The first batch of signboards has been dispatched.

The Teynham & Highsted Community Action Group’s first batch of garden boards are ready for delivery. Thank you to the volunteers who produced the boards, supplied the posts and staked them up – all free of charge! To donate: Click here

Week 1: Highsted Park Planning Inquiry Begins

The Highsted Park planning inquiry has officially commenced. Throughout the week, members of the Action Group—including Bev Smith, Julien Speed, Paul Townson, and Emma Turner—have taken turns observing the proceedings in the inquiry room at Swale House, Sittingbourne. To donate: Click here

Highsted Park Planning Inquiry starts on Tuesday

The Highsted Park Inquiry will open at 10:00 am on Tuesday, 11 March 2025, at Swale House, East Street, Sittingbourne, ME10 3HT. Members of the public can observe in person (limited space available) or watch online via the Swale Borough Council YouTube channel. Recordings will be available after each day. If attending in person, please …

Barrister and members of the ‘Action Group’ and ‘Five Parishes’ visit sites

Representatives from the ‘Action Group’ and the ‘Five Parishes’ group have visited the proposed northern and southern development sites alongside our joint barrister, Simon Bell. The site visit included key locations such as Tonge Mill, the Tonge Conservation Area, Rodmersham Church, Frognal, archaeological dig sites, Highsted Valley, and the proposed motorway junction location.

Doddington meeting raises £580

Great turnout at Doddington Village Hall this morning, where 50 local residents gathered to learn more about the proposed Highsted Park development (8,400 new houses). We raised an impressive £580 towards our crowdfunding campaign. On stage representatives from Doddington, Lynsted with Kingsdown, Newnham, Teynham, and Tonge Parish Councils, standing together for our communities. Thank you to everyone who …

New Total: £21,838 raised (28 February)

We’ve now raised 70% of our target to fund a barrister and professional consultants to stop 8,400 houses being built at Highsted Park. Please help us reach 100%.

Delivery of leaflets starts

Volunteers from the Action Group have begun distributing leaflets to residents across the parishes of Doddington, Lynsted with Kingston, Newnham, Teynham, and Tonge.

Volunteer: Sign Up to Help

We need your help. We’re fighting a proposal to build 8,400 new houses between Sittingbourne and Faversham. We need leaflet distributors, people to set up meeting venues, and social media helpers to name but a few roles. Could you spare an hour or two? To volunteer, complete this online form.

New Total: £17,483 raised (16 February)

Thanks to generous supporters, we’ve raised £17,483 towards our £31,000 target! Your contributions are making a real impact—let’s keep the momentum going!