Swanscombe and Greenhithe facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Swanscombe and Greenhithe |
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| Population | 14,128 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | TQ604749 |
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| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | GREENHITHE, SWANSCOMBE, GRAVESEND |
| Postcode district | DA9, DA10, DA11 |
| Dialling code | 01322, 01987 |
| Police | Kent |
| Fire | Kent |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
| EU Parliament | South East England |
Swanscombe and Greenhithe is a place in Kent, England. It is part of the Borough of Dartford. This area is a type of local government division called a civil parish.
The name "Swanscombe and Greenhithe" is quite new. It used to be just the ancient parish of Swanscombe. It includes the villages of Swanscombe and Greenhithe. Until 2019, a large part of the Ebbsfleet Valley new town was also included here. The local government for this area is the Swanscombe and Greenhithe Town Council.
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A Look Back: History of Swanscombe and Greenhithe
How Swanscombe Became a Town
Swanscombe was a very old parish in Kent. A "parish" is like a local area with its own church and local rules. In 1894, a local council was set up for Swanscombe. This was called the Swanscombe Parish Council.
Later, in 1926, Swanscombe became an "urban district." This meant it had more control over its own local services. But this urban district was ended in 1974. The parish council was then formed again.
In 1981, the Swanscombe Parish Council decided to become a "town council." This was a big step! It meant the area was now officially a town. It was renamed Swanscombe and Greenhithe. For the first time, the town could elect its own mayor.
How Swanscombe and Greenhithe is Governed
Local Government: The Town Council
The local government for Swanscombe and Greenhithe is the Swanscombe and Greenhithe Town Council. This council helps manage local services and represents the people living in the area. They make decisions about things like parks, community events, and local planning.
Where is Swanscombe and Greenhithe? Geography and Population
Location and Size
The two villages, Swanscombe and Greenhithe, are located on the south bank of the River Thames. They are about halfway between the towns of Dartford and Gravesend.
In 2011, about 14,128 people lived in the civil parish of Swanscombe and Greenhithe.
Ebbsfleet Valley Changes
Until 2019, a big part of the Ebbsfleet Valley area was included in the parish. This area used to have many cement factories. Now, it is being redeveloped with new homes and lighter industries.
On May 2, 2019, the Ebbsfleet area was removed from the parish. It became an "unparished area," meaning it no longer has a parish council.
Getting Around
Swanscombe village is a very old settlement. Greenhithe railway station is also important because it serves the huge Bluewater shopping centre, which is a popular place to visit.
See also
In Spanish: Swanscombe and Greenhithe para niños
