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, […]

Save the Blean is proud to present a photography exhibition All That Could Be Lost highlighting the wildlife, countryside and heritage at risk of destruction. The exhibition features photographs taken by members of the public capturing the unique landscape and biodiversity of this area of North Kent. The […]

Save The Blean Action Group continues to track developments regarding site C12 in the draft Local Plan to 2040. In the autumn, we complied this briefing paper to summarise critical feedback gathered during the Regulation 18 consultation that took place March-June 2024.  This document aimed to consolidate and […]

As you start to think about Christmas presents we’d highly recommend our Save The Blean 2025 calendars. They feature twelve photos submitted by local residents for our upcoming exhibition in February, and they are a great way to organise your diary and enjoy stunning pictures of the Blean […]

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT. Without you we cannot keep up our campaign fight. We have now launched a petition calling for Canterbury City Council to protect and enhance the Blean landscape and woodland complex as a vital hub of biodiversity, heritage, agriculture, and community […]