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Petition over Greater London boundary charge reaches 25,000 as Dartford Labour joins in opposition to Mayor's proposals  |  Updated: 10:56, 17 February 2021 A petition calling on the London Mayor to drop "disastrous" plans to charge Dartford motorists crossing into Greater London has surpassed 25,000 signatures – and has drawn opposition from the Labour party. In two years' time it could cost £3.50 for north Kent residents to drive into the neighbouring borough of Bexley. Dartford residents hit out at proposed Greater London boundary charge The Greater London Boundary Charge is amo...

Dartford Borough Council propose freezing council tax  |  Updated: 18:04, 08 February 2021 A local authority in Kent has proposed freezing council tax from April as more residents and businesses face financial hardship from the pandemic. Dartford council leader Jeremy Kite (Con) has pledged to keep the fees paid to his Conservative administration at the same level for the next financial year. Council leader Jeremy Kite Picture: Steve Crispe If approved next month, hundreds of Band D householders would continue to pay £181 for the borough council portion of the council tax bill. The cash ...

Consultation on Crossrail extension to Ebbsfleet and proposals for Dartford and Gravesend  |  Updated: 09:13, 01 February 2021 Five proposals aimed at improving public transport in north Kent have been tabled including plans to extend Crossrail to Ebbsfleet. The C2E Partnership, which includes both Dartford and Gravesham councils, has launched a consultation on new options for faster services connecting Ebbsfleet to the two towns. It is proposed to extend Crossrail from its currently terminus at Abbey Wood to Ebbsfleet. Plans include three options to extend the Elizabeth Line from its curre...