Dartford council news
Dartford council news, newest first: decisions, budgets, council tax, bins and services, each linked to the council's own papers.
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Dartford Carol Concert: Wed 9 Dec, Central Park, Free
Dartford's free carol concert is Wednesday 9 December, 6.30pm, Central Park Outdoor Theatre. Free tickets came out in early November in 2024 and 2025.
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Planning
Dartford Planning: Fulwich Road HMO Would Make Four in a Row
A six-bed HMO on Fulwich Road would be the fourth in a row, its own statement says. Plus cladding works at 152-flat Phoenix Court: all 17 new applications.
Council
Dartford Museum Shuts 1 October for £562,100 Redesign
Dartford Museum closes on 1 October for a £562,100 redesign, 84 per cent of it riding on a developer levy bid with no published decision. Reopening hoped for autumn 2027.
Christmas
Dartford Christmas Switch On 2026: Joe Pasquale, Lights 5pm
Dartford's free switch-on is Saturday 14 November: stage from 2pm, lights on about 5pm, with Joe Pasquale and Buble, Freddie Mercury and Taylor Swift tributes.
Bins
Dartford Bin Collections After the 31 August Bank Holiday
Every Dartford bin round moves a day later from Monday 31 August: Monday's rubbish goes out Tuesday 1 September and Friday's on Saturday 5 September. All five days listed.
Orchard Theatre
Orchard Theatre Dartford Reopens 12 December with Cinderella
The Orchard reopens on 12 December with Cinderella after RAAC removal and an £11.6m budget. Orchard West's last listed show is Al Murray on 4 September.
Bins
Dartford Christmas Bin Collections 2026/27: Every New Day
Dartford's Christmas bin dates are out: Christmas week holds until Thursday, then rounds slip up to four days into mid-January. Every revised day, in one table.
Recycling
Dartford Tip Opening Times: 8am to 4.30pm, Book a Slot
Dartford tip on Old Rochester Way opens 8am to 4.30pm, Sundays and bank holidays 9am to 4pm. You must book a free slot first. Charges, van rules and Christmas.