West Sussex Bus Forum – now launched!
West Sussex County Council have just launched #WestSussBus – a long-term engagement project – to collect views, suggestions and ideas about local bus services
Defra Publishes ‘Underwhelming’ Nature Green Paper – consultation closes on 11 May 2022
Defra Publishes ‘Underwhelming’ Nature Green Paper – public consultation closes on 11 May 2022
Boomtown Festival – permanent permission applied for in the South Downs!
Boomtown Festival are seeking a permanent site the South Downs National Park! This will probably be the only permanent major festival site in any national park in England and Wales!
Consultation on the Government’s Storm Overflow Discharge Reduction Plan – Closes 12 May 2022
Untreated sewage is being dumped illegally in rivers across the country on a regular basis, analysis shows. The Government are now consulting on their Storm Overflow Discharge Reduction Plan – Closes 12 May 2022
Consultation on environmental targets Closes 11 May 2022
Consultation on environment – Closes 11 May 2022. It covers biodiversity on land/sea, water quality, waste reduction & air quality. Also woodland cover, particulate matter from smoke etc (PM2.5) and species abundance.
UK Government Consultation – Climate and Nature Action – Closes 24 April 2022
UK Government Consultation – Climate and Nature Action – Closes 24 April 2022! – last chance to give your views!
Boomtown Festival: 14 week ‘construction and scaffolding’ could mar the South Downs landscape east of Winchester – APPLICATION WITHRAWN
Boomtown Festival: 14 week ‘construction and scaffolding’ could mar the South Downs landscape east of Winchester
CPRE Sussex: INVITATION to ‘Rewilding, the Return of the White Storks’ – Thurs 7th April 7.30pm (online talk)
CPRE Sussex: INVITATION to ‘Rewilding, the Return of the White Storks’ – Thurs 7th April 7.30pm (online talk)
Landscapes review (National Parks and AONBs)
The Government are seeking public support for their proposed changes regarding National Parks and AONBs via a public consultation which closes on 9 April 2022. This blog is intended to help prepare for those who wish to respond
The Boomtown Fair music festival restarts in 2022 in the South Downs National Park near Winchester
The Boomtown Fair music festival restarts in August 2022 in the South Downs National Park near Winchester – here is some historical information about the planning and licencing of this event