DARTFORD and Sevenoaks Councils have come together to provide a joint environmental health service.
The partnership, which goes live at the beginning of April, will save the councils a combined £1.7m over five years.
Residents will continue to contact their own council for environmental health services, such as food safety and noise complaints.
The new team will be based at Dartford’s Civic Centre, with a satellite office in Sevenoaks.
Dartford’s cabinet member for frontline services, Councillor Pat Coleman, said: "This latest service partnership with Sevenoaks District Council demonstrates Dartford’s commitment to make economies in the cost of its services wherever possible.
"I am sure this joint venture will not only amalgamate a lot of specialist expertise in environmental matters but also further improve our environmental services to the public."
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