Hodsoll Street community buys the Green Man pub to begin its rebuild
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Hodsoll Street community buys the Green Man pub to begin its rebuild

14 Jul 2026 · Originally published 14 Jul 2026 9/10 Original headline: Lightning-hit ‘heart of the community’ pub to be rebuilt after community rallies together
The Green Man pub in Hodsoll Street was demolished after a lightning strike caused a fire in 2021, leaving the village without its long-standing social hub. Local residents have now purchased the site to ensure the historic building is restored, securing a future for the venue as a community-owned asset.
Source: Kent Online Kent
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