Useful links for Gravesend
The official and local pages worth bookmarking if you live in Gravesend: the council, bins, transport, health, schools and more.
Council & services
- Gravesham Borough CouncilThe borough council's homepage and the starting point for bins, planning, housing, benefits and licensing.
- Council TaxPay your council tax, set up a direct debit or manage your account online.
- Help with your Council TaxCheck eligibility for the single-person discount, Council Tax Reduction and other exemptions if money is tight.
- Report a problem (Keeping Gravesham Clean)One place to report fly-tipping, littering, graffiti, dog fouling and abandoned vehicles.
- Planning application searchSearch planning applications and appeals by postcode or reference, and comment on a nearby development.
- Find your councillorLook up who represents your ward and how to contact them.
- Kent County CouncilCounty-level services the borough doesn't handle: roads, social care, education and registrations.
- Report a pothole or road fault (KCC)Report and track potholes, flooding, broken streetlights and damaged signs (Kent CC is the highways authority).
Bins & recycling
- Check your bin dayEnter your postcode to see collection dates for rubbish, recycling, food and garden waste.
- Bins & recyclingWhat goes in each bin, ordering new bins, and reporting a missed collection.
- Bulky waste collectionBook and pay for collection of furniture, appliances and other large items.
- Pepperhill Recycling Centre (the tip)The household waste and recycling centre serving Gravesend, at Station Road, Southfleet DA13 9PA.
- Book a tip slot (KCC)Book the slot you now need before driving to Pepperhill or any Kent tip.
Getting around
- Gravesend station (Southeastern)Times and tickets, including the high-speed Javelin to London St Pancras in about 24 minutes.
- Live train departuresReal-time departure board with platforms and delays before you leave home.
- Gravesend buses (Arriva)Local routes to Bluewater, Dartford and beyond, with timetables and a journey planner.
- Bus passes & info (KCC)Apply for a concessionary bus pass and find county-wide bus and Fastrack information.
- Gravesend car parksThe town's council car parks with locations, charges and payment options.
- Traveline journey plannerPlan a door-to-door trip across bus, train and ferry anywhere in the South East.
- Gravesend-Tilbury Ferry (status)The Thames passenger ferry to Tilbury is currently suspended; this is the official page to check for its return.
Health
- Dartford & Gravesham NHS TrustThe trust running your local hospitals, with appointment, department and visiting information.
- Darent Valley Hospital (A&E)The nearest hospital with an A&E, on Darenth Wood Road, Dartford DA2 8DA.
- Gravesham Urgent Treatment CentreWalk-in urgent care on Bath Street, open 8am-8pm daily for injuries and illness that aren't emergencies.
- NHS 111 onlineGet assessed and pointed to the right care when you're unwell and unsure where to go.
- Find a GPSearch and register with a GP surgery near Gravesend by postcode.
- Find a pharmacyLocate a nearby or late-opening pharmacy and check Pharmacy First services.
Schools & education
- Apply for a school place (KCC)Apply for a primary or secondary place, or an in-year move, and check the deadlines.
- Kent Test (11-plus)How the grammar-school selection test works and how to register your Year 5 child.
- Find a school (Kent Schools Search)The official directory to find schools in Gravesend by postcode, name or type.
- North Kent College - GravesendThe town's further-education campus on Lower Higham Road, with vocational and maritime courses.
- Kent school term datesOfficial term and holiday dates to plan around (academies may differ slightly).
- Free school meals (KCC)Check whether your child qualifies for free school meals and apply.
Community & leisure
- Cascades Leisure CentreGravesend's main leisure centre on Thong Lane: gym, leisure pool, swimming lessons and classes.
- Parks & play areasFind the riverside promenade, Windmill Hill, play areas and the skate park across the borough.
- Kent LibrariesFind Gravesend Library (Windmill Street), opening hours, and search or reserve books online.
- The Woodville - what's onGravesend's theatre and cinema: browse shows, comedy, music and films and book tickets.
- St George's Shopping CentreThe town-centre shopping and leisure hub on Bath Street, with shops, parking and opening times.
- St George's Church (Pocahontas)The parish church where Pocahontas is buried, with details of the memorial and statue to visit.
- Guru Nanak Darbar GurdwaraOne of the largest Sikh gurdwaras outside India, with a visitor guide, service times and events.
Local news & what's on
- KentOnline - GravesendDaily local news for Gravesend and Northfleet from the Gravesend Messenger.
- Gravesham Grapevine - what's onIndependent guide to what's on across Gravesham: gigs, exhibitions, comedy, walks and workshops. (Visit Gravesend's website closed in 2026; it now posts on Facebook and Instagram only.)
- Visit Kent - GravesendThe county tourism board's guide to attractions and days out around Gravesend.
Safety & emergencies
- Kent Police (report / 101)Report a non-emergency crime or incident online, or call 101 (999 in an emergency).
- Kent Fire & RescueBook a free home safety visit and get smoke-alarm and fire-prevention advice.
- Flood warnings: Gravesend & NorthfleetLive tidal-Thames flood warnings for the specific area covering Gravesend and Northfleet.
- Check for flooding (Environment Agency)Search any postcode for live flood alerts, 5-day risk and river and sea levels.
- Kent PreparedHousehold emergency planning for flooding, severe weather and utility failures - relevant this close to the river.
Jobs & business
- Find a job (GOV.UK)The official government job-search service and route to Jobcentre Plus support.
- Business rates (Gravesham)Register a business, view and pay bills, and apply for small business rate relief.
- Business support (KCC)County business support, apprenticeships, skills and funding signposting.
- Kent Invicta Chamber of CommerceNetworking, trade and export documentation, and HR, legal and tax advice for local businesses.
- Invest KentFree support for businesses relocating to or growing in the area, plus commercial property search.
Utilities
- Southern WaterSupplies both water and sewerage to Gravesend - manage your account, pay bills or report a leak.
- UK Power Networks (power cuts)Report and track a power cut with the network operator for Kent, or call 105 free from any phone.
- SGN (smell gas / gas safety)Gas safety advice for the area; if you smell gas call the emergency line on 0800 111 999.