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The website for Hartley and district
Welcome to the original website for Hartley and district, where there's a lot to read on Longfield, and New Ash Green too.  Founded in 2000 we now get over 60,000 visits a year, but want to make it better still.  Please use the feedback form to let us know how we're doing and what you want to see on the site.

 

What's in the Pipeline?
(14.6.09) Read about the new gas pipeline being built at the moment at Ash and Fawkham.

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Latest News (for more see news page)

Bus fares rise
Local Arriva bus fares were increased from 1 June. Most single fares increased by 10p and returns by 20p. This means the fare from Longfield to most of Hartley rises from £1.70 to £1.80
 
We're out of the woods in tree fight
Dartford Messenger 21.5.09 p9
Feature on the designation of the part of Hartley Wood owned by Southwark Council as a village green. Picture of residents in another part of the wood included.
 
Jumping for joy
Dartford Messenger 7.5.09 p 7
Picture feature on New Ash Green Primary Schools health campaign.
 
Ditch the bridge? How ferry clever
Dartford Times 21.5.09 p9
Writer says when they moved to Hartley in 1965, the Dartford Tunnel toll was 26p and suggests people use the Woolwich ferry instead

 

 

 

 

2009 Election Results
(5.6.09) Conservative David Brazier successfully defends the local Sevenoaks North East seat, while the parish council by-election is won by Robert Coates.

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Maps of Hartley 1769 - 1946
(20.10.08) See the development of Hartley from the age of a handful of houses divided by narrow lanes, chronicled in map form.  Click to go to the maps index page.

 

 

 

 

 

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