The Kent High Weald Partnership has been engaged by Southborough Town Council to write a new management plan for Southborough Common. Following guidance issued by the Open Spaces Society and Natural England, this plan will be produced in consultation with the local community.

From January to March 2012 a number of workshops will be held in Southborough to provide expert guidance on landscape, access and wildlife, and to help stimulate discussion. Feedback from these workshops will then be reviewed at a final workshop entitled 'Managing Southborough Common', where the best options for the future management of the common will be assessed.

As well as the workshops, KHWP will be holding a number of drop-in sessions in Southborough where people can talk to us about the common. There will also be a static display and a comments box available at Southborough Library throughout the consultation period.

How can I take part in the consultation?
There are several different ways to take part in the Southborough Common consultation:

Join one of our evening workshop sessions in Southborough;

Visit our discussion forum to add your thoughts;

Come to a drop-in session, or add your thoughts via our comments box at Southborough Library;

Email us directly to let us know your thoughts: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

We look forward to hearing from you.