Steve Ridley Councillor for Maypole and Leyton Cross Dartford Kent

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This website page will keep residents informed about new public service initiatives, including healthcare, policing, and local library services designed to improve everyday life. Cllr. Steve Ridley advocates for accessible and effective community services, ensuring residents know how to access support and facilities available within the ward. This platform will be an essential resource for staying connected with all public service developments in Dartford. Look out for upcoming changes and service launches.

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Other Local actions:

Ward: Maypole & Leyton Cross

Dev Type: Householder Developments

Location: Wallis Close

Description: Demolition of existing detatched garageand erection of single story detatched annex to provide ancillary accomodation (granny annex) to main dwelling

Applicant: redacted

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Ward: Maypole & Leyton Cross

Dev Type: TPO Applications 25/01010/TPO Received 23/09/2025 Location: Areas Around Pinewood Place, Anvil, Terrace, Maplehurst Close, Childrens Play Area Coopers Drive Bexley Park

Description: Application for various works to 26 trees, subject to Tree Preservation Order No.9 1995 as set out in the schedule submitted with the application

Applicant: Firstport Limited Agent Treeline Services Ltd

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Bus Services:

Click on link below to establish routes , Timings, and costs

https://www.go-coach.co.uk/bus-routes/daytime-routes/429/

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Library Services:

Dartford Library: – Dartford Central Library and Museum is a library in the town centre of Dartford, Kent, England. The library was opened on 1 January 1916.

Opening times ; Monday. 10.00am – 5.00pm ; Tuesday. 10.00am – 5.00pm ; Wednesday. 10.00am – 5.00pm ; Thursday. 10.00am – 6.00pm ; Saturday. 10.00am – 4.00pm.

Link to Dartford Library website – https://local.kent.gov.uk/kb5/kent/directory/service.page?id=VpTiviu6G0Q

Telephone 03000 41 31 31

E-mail dartfordlibrary@kent.gov.uk

Website Kent Libraries

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Healthcare Services:

Hospital Services:

Darent Valley Hospital:

Darent Valley Hospital is a 478-bed, acute district general hospital in Dartford, Kent, England. The hospital has an Emergency Department. The hospital is managed by the Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust.

Address: Darenth Wood Rd, Dartford DA2 8DA

Emergency department: Open 24 hours

Telephone: 01322-428100

Livingstone Community Hospital:

Address: East Hill, Dartford DA1 1SA

Telephone: 01322-242222

Summerhouse Surgery:

Address: Beaconsfield Road, Bexley, DA5 2AE

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Policing:

Kent Police Community Safety Unit is made up of local officers and police community support officers, led by a sergeant and inspector. They’re based in your area and supported by the wider Kent Police team.

We work with councils, community groups and local leaders to tackle the issues that matter most, finding long-term solutions and reducing crime.

We publish the meetings and events we plan to attend, but attendance depends on operational priorities.

My Community Voice is a free messaging service that keeps you updated on local news, events and safety information from your policing team. Find out more and register for My Community Voice.

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Kent Fraud Alert System

BE AWARE: COURIER FRAUD TARGETING KENT

We have been receiving reports from Kent residents receiving calls from a criminal impersonating a police officer.    What these criminals do:The criminal may be able to confirm some basic details about you such as your full name and address. They may then claim: ·  Your bank account has been compromised·  Someone is in custody who says they are related to you or with a copy of your bank card·  They need your help with a police investigation They will then instruct you to:·  Withdraw large sums of cash·  Buy gift cards, foreign currency, or high-value goods such as gold, jewellery and watches. ·  Hand over your bank card They may say an undercover officer will collect the items from your home.They might even tell you to lie to bank staff about what the money is for, claiming they’re “in on it.” THIS IS A SCAM!  The Police will NEVER :·  Ask for your bank details·  Tell you to withdraw cash or buy foreign currency or high value goods·  Ask you to lie to anyone Protect Yourself – Remember the A B C of Fraud: Never ASSUME – Never assume a caller is genuine. Criminals may know basic information about you.Never BELIEVE – Never believe a caller is genuine – scammers can ‘spoof’ official telephone numbers, so the call display may show as an official number such as the police or banks telephone number, but it does not mean it is a genuine call.Always CONFIRM – always confirm if the call is genuine – Ask the caller for their name and badge number. Tell the caller you will hang up and call back to confirm.   To ensure the criminals are still not on the line, use an alternative phone  and call  police on 101 and ask if it was a genuine call.  If you do not have another phone to hand, call a trusted friend or family member first, to ensure the line is cleared, or you can unplug the landline, wait for 10 minutes and then call police to confirm.   If a courier arrives at your property ring 999.  If this has happened to you please contact your bank immediately by calling 159 and report it to Kent Police on 101.

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Crime data:

The above date is taken directly from Kent Police “Crimes and Priorities” information on their website for Maypole & Leyton Cross.

Currently Statistics show for our ward:

21 crimes were reported here in December 2025

Crime type	Instances
Violence and sexual offences	10 – up 5 from previous 2 months
Anti-social behaviour	2 – up 1 from previous 2 months
Vehicle crime	2 – down 1 from previous 2 months
Burglary	1 – no data from previous 2 months
Drugs	None listed down 1 from previous 2 months
Possession of weapons	1 – no data from previous 2 months
Robbery	1 – no dat from previous 2 months

Criminal Damage & Arson	2 – no data from previous months
Other theft	2 – no data from previous 2 months

Community Safety Team:

For Maypole & Leyton Cross – PC Jaininder Shoker

For contact information see “Report an Issue” page on this website