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Dartford News October 1, 2020

New website for Kent and Medway CCG
by dgsccg on April 1, 2020 at 10:00 am
On 1 April 2020, Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) joined with the other seven CCGs in the county to create the single Kent and Medway Clinical Commissioning Group. This website is no longer updated but remains visible for you to access historical information if needed. For all Kent and Medway CCG information, The post New website for Kent and Medway CCG appeared first on Dartford Gravesham and Swanley Clinical Commissioning Group.
Go-ahead for single clinical commissioning group for Kent and Medway
by dgsccg on March 20, 2020 at 4:16 pm
The eight clinical commissioning groups in Kent and Medway will merge to form a single clinical commissioning group from 1 April 2020 after NHS England and NHS Improvement gave formal approval. Dr Navin Kumta, who has been appointed clinical chair of the new NHS Kent and Medway Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “The eight CCGs have The post Go-ahead for single clinical commissioning group for Kent and Medway appeared first on Dartford Gravesham and Swanley Clinical Commissioning Group.
Governing Body meeting to be held virtually
by dgsccg on March 20, 2020 at 10:43 am
Due to recent developments the CCG Governing Body on 26 March 2020 will be held virtually and there will not be a Listening Post after the meeting. Papers are published on our website in advance of each meeting. The post Governing Body meeting to be held virtually appeared first on Dartford Gravesham and Swanley Clinical Commissioning Group.
Coronavirus (Covid-19)
by dgsccg on March 10, 2020 at 4:40 pm
Coronavirus is a highly infectious respiratory disease. Nationally and internationally, guidance on Coronavirus (Covid-19) continues to change rapidly. For the latest information, please use the links below. Information for patients and the public: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ Information and guidance for health professionals: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/wuhan-novel-coronavirus Information and guidance specific to primary care teams (GP […]
Primary care commissioning committee meeting cancelled
by dgsccg on March 10, 2020 at 12:41 pm
In line with current guidance, the meeting of the CCG’s primary care commissioning committee scheduled for Tuesday 24th March has been cancelled. The CCG apologises for any inconvenience caused. On 1 April 2020, all eight CCGs across Kent and Medway will merge to form one new CCG for Kent and Medway. In future, there will The post Primary care commissioning committee meeting cancelled appeared first on Dartford Gravesham and Swanley Clinical Commissioning Group.

Erith suspect arrested after assault in Gravesend
on September 30, 2020 at 2:17 pm
A man from Erith has been arrested after an assault in Gravesend town centre has left a man in hospital.
Full list of Covid-19 rates and cases in south east London
on September 26, 2020 at 2:24 pm
The Covid-19 infection rate has increased across all four south east London boroughs over the last week, with nearly 250 new cases confirmed.
South east Londoners charged with drug offences after raids
on September 24, 2020 at 4:30 pm
Five people from Greenwich, Bexley, and Dartford have been charged following a series of raids investigating the large-scale supply of Class A drugs on Tuesday.
Uni of Greenwich to host walk-in Covid-19 testing centre
on September 24, 2020 at 2:57 pm
A new walk-through coronavirus testing facility is to open at a University of Greenwich campus amid a backdrop of national testing shortages and rising infection rates.
Dartford Lions Club fireworks cancelled due to Covid fears
on September 22, 2020 at 6:41 pm
One of Dartford's best-loved and most popular annual events has been cancelled due to coronavirus fears, it was revealed today (September 22).

The 2 parts of Kent with among the lowest COVID rates in England
by kentlivenewsdesk@reachplc.com (Lauren MacDougall) on October 1, 2020 at 7:16 am
Just five places in England had a lower new case rate than Dover, where it currently stands at 5.1
'I married a total stranger before going into lockdown together'
by kentlivenewsdesk@reachplc.com (Katie Begley) on September 30, 2020 at 7:15 pm
Primary school teacher Michelle and sales manager Owen met just moments before they said 'I do' at Eastwell Manor in Ashford on the Channel 4 show Married At First Sight
The moment Martin Freeman made amazing gesture during visit to Broadstairs
by kentlivenewsdesk@reachplc.com (Lauren MacDougall) on September 30, 2020 at 6:41 pm
The Office and Hobbit star was filming for his Sky sitcom Breeders at Viking Bay
Kent coronavirus and lockdown rules in full
by kentlivenewsdesk@reachplc.com (Lauren MacDougall) on September 30, 2020 at 5:39 pm
Everything you need to know about the latest figures and restrictions for Kent and the surrounding area
Maidstone Oktoberfest ‘will not’ be affected by COVID-19 rule changes
by kentlivenewsdesk@reachplc.com (Will Rider) on September 30, 2020 at 5:29 pm
The beer festival is being held at Mote Park on Saturday, October 3

Find my Polling Station
by Your Dartford on April 7, 2019 at 12:58 pm
If you’re registered to vote in the local elections on May 2nd but don’t know where your designated polling station is, the Electoral Commission have a really simple-to-use Polling Station finder. All you need is your postcode. Visit the Polling Station Finder here : FIND MY POLLING STATION
First time voter?
by Your Dartford on April 4, 2019 at 9:53 am
If this is your first election as a voter, there’s really no need to worry about what to do. There’s no shortage of people willing to help once you enter a polling station and polling staff will be only to pleased to assist you. What happens on polling day? We’re going to make the assumption
Hands off the Countryside
by Your Dartford on December 3, 2018 at 8:12 pm
Conservative Dartford says neighbouring councils should follow its lead and plan for growth WITHOUT a threat to the Green Belt. Dartford’s Conservative Council has urged two neighbouring councils to ‘step back from the brink and think again’ before allowing huge housing schemes on Green Belt land. Sevenoaks District Council has held a series of public
A new Blue Plaque. The Bombing of The Morning Star remembered.
by Your Dartford on November 4, 2018 at 5:24 pm
It’s a great pity that more local councils don’t take steps to mark the places, people and events that shape a town. It’s something we’ve done for a decade or more and it’s been a great delight to install blue plaques to mark everything from the last days of Railway Engineer Richard Trevithick at the
Brewery Square
by Your Dartford on October 24, 2018 at 11:39 pm
New green spaces, safer calmer traffic and better parking in the heart of town. A major new uplift for Market St. Having pretty much completed the successful traditional renovation of Central Park and started work on the heritage restoration of the Acacia Hall estate it’s connected to, Dartford Council is now exhibiting plans to regenerate