Welcome to Hartley Parish Council website

Hartley Parish Council serving the village of Hartley in Kent.

The Village of Hartley in Kent lies on the northern side of the North Downs between Sevenoaks, Dartford and Gravesend. The northern boundary of the village is the main railway line to London and the southern boundary is some 2 miles south to the roundabout at New Ash Green. At its widest it is some 1.5 miles wide (see map). The envelope of the village is offered protection by the Metropolitan Green Belt that surrounds it.

Hartley is home to some 5,500 people and is a mixed community which has retained its rural roots. The village has two beautiful historic churches one of which originates from the Norman times. The other is one of only a handful of thatched churches in Kent. We also have local shops, a pub, social club and country club as well as many societies and other associations for the young and not so young alike and of course some beautiful countryside.

We hope you will enjoy using the website to:-

  • Read Agendas and Minutes of Parish Council Meetings as well as those of the various committees and working groups and keep up to date on what is happening in the village. (Please note, we are unable to upload all supporting documents to the website but these are available on request in the Parish Office or by email.)

  • You can use the links to find Useful Information about the village and the surrounding area.

Please contact us if you have questions concerning the work of the Parish Council, if you have any concerns that you feel the Council should be aware of or where it can help or support you.

Please click here to visit the Hartley Neighbourhood Plan website.

Latest News

Notice of Vacancy in the Office of Councillor

Published: 10 Dec 25

Notice of Vacancy in the Office of Councillor Read More...

Sevenoaks District Council Local Plan

Published: 19 Nov 25

Drop in Session - Wednesday 26th November 2025 between 18:00-20:00 at Hartley Village Hall, Ash Road. Read More...

Remembrance Sunday Service 9th November 2025 at 15:00

Published: 29 Oct 25

Remembrance Sunday Service in Hartley at 15:00 on 9th November Read More...

Upcoming Meetings

Planning

17 Dec 25 - 10:00

Meetings are held in Hartley Library. Members of the public are invited to attend.

Agenda

Finance & General Purposes

17 Dec 25 - 10:15

Meeting to be held at Hartley Library at 10.15a.m. or at the conclusion of the meeting of the Planning Committee, whichever is later. Members of the public are welcome to attend

Agenda

Amenities and Open Spaces

17 Dec 25 - 10:45

Meeting to be held at Hartley Library at 10.45a.m. or at the conclusion of the meeting of the Finance & General Purposes Committee, whichever is later. Members of the public are welcome to attend

Agenda