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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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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.