The Commons are for Sale

Our Commons. Our Future.

Most people assume that Tunbridge Wells & Rusthall Commons are publicly owned, in fact they are privately owned, and now for sale.  The Friends of the Commons are exploring whether they can raise enough money to buy the Commons for the community, which would provide long-term certainty for this much-loved shared space, keeping it protected, accessible and locally accountable for future generations.

For further information and details on how to pledge your support please see: https://friendsofthecommons.uk/

Want to know more? Please read on….

Targetfollow’s Sales brochure

Conservators’ Fact sheet: Sale of the Commons

The Friend’s campaign video

In the media:

Village green preservation society at war over plans for block of flats: The Telegraph, 21st February 2026

‘It’s now or never’: Tunbridge Wells residents race to save commons from developers: The Guardian, 20th Feb 2026

‘Bid for common land to prevent future development’: BBC News, 26th January 2026

Tunbridge Wells groups express concern over possible sale of Commons: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, 9th October 2025

Tunbridge Wells & Rusthall Commons Are for Sale – Here’s how to Pledge your support for Community Ownership: My Tunbridge Wells

Tunbridge Wells and Rusthall Commons for sale: West Kent Radio, 9th February 2026

Securing the future of the Commons for public enjoyment, nature and heritage.