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Chilmington Green Latest Updates: News, Roads, Homes & Schools

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A running, plain-English record of what is happening at Chilmington Green in Ashford, Kent. Newest updates first. Each story links to official sources and to our wider guides on planning, homes, schools and the CMO.

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August 2026

Chilmington Green school bus: 501C timetable confirmed

The Stagecoach 501C is in place from 30 August 2026 - full stops and times, a double decker seating around 80, term-time only running, and how to get a KCC Travel Saver or Stagecoach ticket.

August 2026

Yard and field fire near Chilmington Green

Six fire engines tackled a blaze at a yard in Great Chart on 11 August 2026, with residents told to keep windows and doors closed overnight because of smoke.

August 2026

Council: Section 106 breaches should not block home sales

Ashford Borough Council's 4 August update tells conveyancers that private homeowners and their lenders are released from liability for Section 106 breaches - with two exceptions.

June 2026

Drainage works gridlock the A28 Chart Road

Temporary traffic lights for collapsed gullies and damaged pipework caused 30-minute queues, underlining how little spare capacity the corridor has.

July 2026

Councils take legal advice on Chilmington Green obligations

Ashford Borough Council's 1 July statement confirms it is taking legal advice with Kent County Council on how the Hodson administration affects Section 106 and the A28.

June 2026

Chilmington Green School receives first Ofsted rating

The new secondary school has been officially inspected for the first time - here is what the June 2026 report actually says, in plain English.

April 2026

Hodson Developments enters administration

Administrators from Grant Thornton were appointed to Hodson Developments (Ashford) Ltd and four associated companies on 24 March 2026. What it means for the estate.

April 2026

A28 Chart Road scheme: where things stand in 2026

The £30m dualling project is in doubt after the appeal outcome and the developer's collapse. Here is the current picture and what could happen next.

February 2026

Botched speed bumps near the secondary school need rebuilding

New speed bumps on a road near Chilmington Green Secondary School have been criticised as unsafe and are being reworked.

January 2026

Community 'win' as Hodson loses Section 106 appeal

A planning inspector dismissed Hodson's bid to drop around £50m of Section 106 obligations, including £30m for the A28 Chart Road dualling scheme.

May 2026

May 2026 overview: roads, homes and schools

Our earlier overview covering Hodson Developments administration, Section 106, the postponed A28 Chart Road scheme, schools, homes and local facilities.

Frequently asked questions

How often is this updated?

We add a new dated update whenever there is meaningful public news about Chilmington Green - councils, developers, schools, roads or Section 106 obligations.

Where does this information come from?

We rely on official sources where possible: Ashford Borough Council, Kent County Council, the Chilmington Management Organisation, the schools' own websites, Ofsted, BBC News, KentOnline and Companies House.

How can I be told about new updates?

New dated updates are posted on this page as soon as we have meaningful public news. Check back regularly for the latest local information.

Related guides

What is Chilmington Green?

The background to the 5,750-home garden community.

Homes

Developments built, selling and still planned.

Schools

The primary and secondary schools, plus future places.

A28 Chart Road scheme

Where the £30m dualling scheme stands.

Section 106 explained

The obligations behind the roads, schools and parks.

Hodson administration

What the developer's administration means locally.