- Council Control: Con
- Conservatives 28
- Labour 10
- Liberal Democrats 0
- Green 0
- Reform UK 2
- Other 2
Independent 1, Ungrouped 1. North Kent town in the Thames Gateway area, with the Bluewater shopping centre and one of the largest commercial ports.
The government proposes to merge the council with Gravesham and Medway to create a unitary North Kent council in 2027. Laura Edie (Newtown) moved from Green Party to Independent in May 2026.
Next local elections
2027
Election cycle
Full
Local authority type
District
Address
Home Gardens, Dartford DA1 1DR
Phone
01322 343434
Website
http://www.dartford.gov.uk/
Council Tax (Band D)
£2375.15
Upper tier authority
Kent
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