Government plan to scrap Natural England?
Government plan to scrap Natural England? Campaigners have raised the alarm after spotting the proposal buried in a recent government consultation on nature recovery
Getting the best out of National Highways!
National Highways is mainly known for its major road projects but they have fund to support non roadbuilding projects under headings such as Environment and wellbeing as well as supporting communities. Read more in this article
BBC Countryfile majors on rural cycling and walking
For those interested in cycling and walking its well worth watching the ‘Warwickshire Greenways’ episode of BBC Countryfile but a lot more is covered about cycling & walking in this episode than the title implies!
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
Arundel bypass public consultation closed – many organisation have submitted objections
Arundel bypass public consultation closed – many organisation have submitted objections including the South downs National Park!
South Downs Networks chair objects to Arundel bypass plan!
South Downs Networks chair, Dr Tony Whitbread, sends in his personal objection to the National Highways Arundel bypass proposals!
Climate Change – why the soil under our feet is so important
Climate Change – why the soil under our feet is so important – this article provides some video links which help us understand why soil is so important – in farming and agriculture and above all in helping us tackle climate change!
South Downs Network: Response to National Highways consultation
South Downs Network response to National Highways says they should think of the environment, nature and develop solutions to reduce emissions and pollution to tackle climate change and move over to solutions that include bus and rail infrastructure
National Highways – major consultation closes 31st Dec
Are you concerned about major road & motorway construction destroying nature, the countryside & making climate change worse? If so, please respond to this consultation