Residents of Ash save the 14th-century Chequer Inn from residential development
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Residents of Ash save the 14th-century Chequer Inn from residential development

31 Aug 2026 · Originally published 31 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: ‘We couldn’t bear to lose our pub - so we bought it’
After the Chequer Inn was purchased by a developer, 130 local residents spent five years campaigning to bring the historic building back into community ownership. The pub has now reopened as a social hub, securing a centuries-old venue that serves as a vital meeting place for the village.
Source: Kent Online Kent
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