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Avtar was born in Punjab which is one the most affluent parts of India, but moved with his family to Dartford in 1969, attending St Albans School, York Road School following on to The Downs School Dartford. After leaving school he began to run the family business which was set up by his late father Darshan Sandhu MBE.
Avtar lives with his wife and their daughter & son. He has been involved in community work since the age of 20. Enhancement of community relations is something very close to my heart, its something my late father Darshan Singh Sandhu MBE was keen on and I’m very privileged to be in a position to be able to continue in his footsteps. He has always had a special passion for youth facilities and was was involved with a varied range of organisations.
NHS, Darent Valley’ as well as something to do with being a member of Dartford Lions, ‘Past Mayor of Dartford’ and ‘Lead Member for Business & Enterprise DartfordDirector Of Dartford Football ClubMember of the Dartford Lions ClubParent governor of St Albans School,Vice Chairman of Duke of Edinburgh Awards,Vice Chairman of Temple Hill & Highfield Youth Centres
Avtar is available to provide advice on a range of business matters in Dartford
I would very much appreciate the support of the local residents in order to maintain and further develop the area of Brent Ward which I represent. I an sincerely grateful for any support which I am given because we all know life is very busy and so devoting a small amount of time towards your area can make a huge difference. Please click here to contact me about how you’d like to improve your area.
Thank you.
As a local resident and as an elected member of Dartford Borough Council, I would like to do everything within my power to better the lives of Dartford Residents and all those who work within it!
In May 2014, I was sworn in as Mayor of Dartford. To be the first citizen of Dartford was an honour and I jumped at the opportunity. throughout my term I attended over 600 events and raised approximately 50,000GBP for my chosen charities, groups and organisation. I would like to thank everyone who supported me and my wife Sukh throughout the year.
In May 2015 I was elected Conservative Councillor for Brent Ward, Dartford. As with everything I do, I will help the local community to the best of my ability and ensure that Dartford is the best it can be.
This page consists of a range of thank you’s from the Mayor for those who have shown their support and dedication to him and his chosen groups throughout his Mayoral year.
The Mayor of Dartford Avtar Sandhu MBE would like to thank Caveman Brewery for supplying their beer for the Annual General Meeting and Mayor making ceremony on Wednesday 7th May 2014.
The Mayor of Dartford Avtar Sandhu MBE would like to thank Howarth Timber for donating a raffle prize for the Charity Curry Night on the 30th May 2014.
The Mayor of Dartford Avtar Sandhu MBE would like to thank Mercedes Benz Dartford for their contribution of a Mayoral Car during the Dartford Festival
The Mayor of Dartford would like to thank Furniture Hire UK for their contribution of posts and ropes for use at the Dartford Festival.
The Mayor of Dartford would like to thank Twins Noodle Bar Dartford for hosting a successful Charity Chinese Night
The Mayor of Dartford would like to thank Dartford Greek Taverna for their well attended Charity Greek Night.
The Mayor of Dartford would like to thank The Parents Consortium for their continued support throughout his time in office.
Serving the community in :
Brent Ward at Dartford Borough Council
Wilmington Division at Kent County Council