Latest News
New Parish Clerk
20th February 2022
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our new Clerk Helen Penney. Helen's previous Local Authority and NHS experience stand her in good stead for the role and her MSc in Sustainable Management of Natural Resources is an asset to the Council given the Parish's standing within...
New Parish Council Notice Board
16th February 2022
A new Parish Council notice board has recently been installed at Irving's Corner and replaces the pervious notice board that stood adjacent to the Village Hall.Two panels are reserved for Parish Council notices whist the third, righthand, panel may be used by villagers to post notices. ...
New Address for Correspondence
8th January 2022
Whilst the Council does not have an Office, you may write to us at: Farningham Parish Council, PO Box 543, FARNINGHAM, Dartford, Kent DA1 9UT ...
Farningham Village - Traffic Calming
20th December 2021
Farningham Village – Traffic Calming As previously reported Farningham Parish Council (FPC) has been investigating various traffic calming schemes for the Village and have met with Kent County Council (KCC) who are the regulatory body for traffic issues. Initially we are seeking...
Vacancy for Parish Clerk
8th December 2021
Vacancy for Parish Clerk Farningham Parish Council (FPC) have a vacancy for a Parish Clerk. Farningham is a small Parish, and this is a part time role requiring 15 hours per week. The role is home based as FPC have no office premises. Council meetings take place once per month in the...
Sevenoaks District Council - Draft Local Plan
15th October 2021
Sevenoaks District Council (SDC) are formulating a new Local Plan which is a requirement of central government. The previous iteration of the Plan was rejected by the Planning Inspectorate after a lengthy legal dispute. As part of the process SDC are conducting a Landscape Character Study and...
Farningham Day - Saturday 4 September 2021 - 11am -3pm Market Meadow/Village Hall
10th July 2021
After a long 18 months we have an opportunity for Farningham residents to get together again. Join us for a variety of activities including: barbeque, tea and cakes, a dog show children's activities and entertainment,live music, a jigsaw puzzle exchange, a beer tent ...and much more. Entry...
M25 Junction 2 Hawley Road Bridge, Hawley, Kent - Structure Repairs and Maintenance
19th June 2021
M25 Junction 2 Hawley Road Bridge, Hawley, Kent Structure Repairs and Maintenance Appended below is the full text of a Press Release from the contractor who will be carrying out this work. Whilst the work is taking place outside the Parish it has the potential to cause considerable issues with...
Farningham Woods and Oriental Chestnut Gall Wasp
17th June 2021
In 2015 the Oriental Chestnut Gall Wasp (OCGW: Dryocosmus kuriphilus) was discovered in the Woods. This was the first recorded incidence in the United Kingdom. OCGW is an insect pest which stimulates gall production on the leaves and buds of sweet chestnut trees which constitute a very...
Friends of Farningham - The Great British Clean-up Saturday 5 June 2021
7th June 2021
Friends of Farningham had a very rewarding day on Saturday and were also delighted to welcome another new member to our group and the return of a long-standing member. Ken, Ray and Jacki worked on the riverside path from The Lion through to the A20 bridge, making it easier to walk through by...
