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!
Heritage Evidence Submitted
We’ve submitted our heritage evidence documents, which will be part of the first tranche of topics at the planning inquiry starting Tuesday, 11 March. The heritage report, prepared by our expert Dr. Nicholas Doggett, provides a detailed assessment of the development’s impact. A crucial step in making our case—thank you for your continued support!
Successful Launch Event at Teynham – Thank You!
Our public session on 9 February 2025 was held in the Village Hall at Teynham. Around 55 people attended, learning about the how we plan to respond, plus opportunities to get involved. £500 was also raised for campaign funds. Members of Doddington, Lynsted with Kingsdown, Newnham, Teynham, and Tonge Parish Council
Crowdfunding campaign started
The Teynham & Highsted Action Group has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help fund our fight against the Highsted Park development. How You Can Help: Donate, Share & Stay Updated GoFundMe Link: https://gofund.me/74abfcca
Statement of Case published
Today, Friday, 17 January, the Action Group formally submitted its Statement of Case to the Planning Inspectorate as part of the Highsted Park planning inquiry process. This document outlines the Action Group’s principal arguments and supporting evidence opposing the proposed development.
Donate Now
The Action Group needs your help to stop the Highsted Park development. Donate now! Donations will fund a barrister to present our case, expert transport analysis, and campaign materials like this website. Together, we can safeguard our countryside and communities.
Introducing ‘The Action Group’
We are The Action Group: a coalition of five parish councils—Doddington, Lynsted with Kingsdown, Newnham, Teynham, and Tonge—united in opposition to the proposed Highsted Park development.