Dartford's Economic Development Strategy
In Dartford, we are proud to be a diverse, enterprising and hard-working Borough. We want Dartford to be one of the best places in the UK to start and grow a business – and where there are opportunities for everyone to progress in work. This Strategy sets out what we are going to do to support responsible economic growth, recognising that good jobs and good business opportunities will help make Dartford a place where everyone can thrive.
View our 2025-2027 Economic Development Strategy
Free Energy Saving Grants for Local Businesses
Dartford based small-medium businesses can now receive FREE support to cover the cost of energy saving changes like LED lighting, insulation, heat pumps, solar panels and double or triple glazing, by applying for a Dartford Borough Council Low Carbon for Businesses grant of £5,000.
Find more information about the grant.
Beam
Funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, for the second year running Beam is partnering with the Council to deliver one-to-one employment and life skills support to economically inactive residents, including socially excluded residents (E33) and people furthest from the labour market (E34) in Dartford.
Their delivery will take place until the end of the UKSPF year 3 provision (31st March 2025), and will include:
- Employment provision of tailored, one-to-one employment support to residents, to support them on their journey towards employment.
- A 60-minute one-to-one Skills Shop meeting with their Beam caseworker, tailored to their support needs, covering various life skills topics.
- Access to vocational, accredited online courses for service-users.
- Funding for vocational licences for service-users (i.e. SIA Licence).
If you’re interested in the support that Beam can offer visit the Beam website or email referrals@beam.org or call 0203 819 3509.