At the end of 2024 an independent social researcher, Rachael Reilly, carried out a participatory social research study in the villages of Tyler Hill, Blean and Rough Common. The aim of the research was to listen to the voices of local residents, campaigners and community leaders to understand […]

Local Swale Councillor Terry Thompson is campaigning to reconnect the Blean Ancient Woodland and have it designated part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (National Landscapes were previously known as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty). Working with local MPs, Councillors, wildlife groups and landowners, he has been developinga […]

Canterbury MP Rosie Duffield and neighbouring MP for Herne Bay & Sandwich, Sir Roger Gale, have both urged the University of Kent to ditch its proposal for 2,000 houses in the Blean and instead back innovative plans for a Blean Biopark. Ms Duffield has written to the University […]

On Wednesday 7th May, our photography exhibition All That Could Be Lost will make a pop-up appearance at the coffee morning at Rough Common Village Hall. This will give local residents in Rough Common (and anyone else who missed it in Canterbury and Blean) an extra chance to […]

We have now handed in our petition to Canterbury City Council – huge thanks to all who signed it either on paper or via Change.org. A group of residents from Canterbury and Whitstable set it up in October, with the following wording: We, the undersigned, urge the protection and […]

On Monday evening Jules, William and Max spoke superbly in front of the Council’s Cabinet (members of which provide strategic leadership in Canterbury City Council). Jules started by highlighting the huge public backing we have for protecting and enhancing the Blean Woodland Complex, as evidenced by the 25,000+ […]

Many thanks to all who attended the Save The Blean community meeting at Blean Village Hall, where we presented our vision for a new country park for Canterbury and North Kent, Blean Biopark: A Haven for Nature, Heritage and Community. 55 people attended and there were lots of great […]

As well as campaigning against the proposed development of 2,000 houses in the heart of the Blean Woodland, Save The Blean is working with partners and funders on a pioneering alternative for the land. We are in the early stages of developing a plan for the site – […]

Do something great! Come and join our team. Save The Blean Action Group is a highly effective and motivated group of people working to protect The Blean and stop land within the Blean Woodland Complex being developed into a massive housing estate. As well as campaigning against the […]

Details have emerged of the transport and infrastructure plans being put forward by the University of Kent for site C12. They include: We understand that Kent County Council is currently undertaking transport modelling, which will then inform further research into the potential changes in city traffic, air pollution, […]