The South Downs National Park Authority is reviewing its policy on ‘Whole Estate Plans‘ and is asking for comments and suggestions. They have published a consultation on their website. Comments must be submitted by Sunday 21st March 2021. In just one week’s time, the Park’s consultation will close. The South Downs Network (SDN) will be […]
Free conference Association – 24th March: Introducing 20 Minute Neighbourhoods
South Downs National Park ignore their own policies and legal obligation “to conserve and enhance” in giving the go ahead to intrusive works at Seven Sisters cliffs! #SouthDownsNationalPark @sdnpa #SevenSistersCountryPark #CuckmereHaven @NaturalEngland
Over the last few years, there has been much talk and controversy over the possibility of a ‘motorway’ style road being constructed from Lewes to Polegate. The debate will go on for some time as to whether or not a scheme is formally announced by the Government as part of it’s Road Infrastructure Strategy. In […]
Rural Transport: South Downs Network call on the Government to restore rural bus services to pre 2010 levels – the cost would be less than 1% of roads budget of £27 billion
The Missing Link Project – safer cycling and walking in the South Downs National Park
Future of Transport: rural strategy – call for evidence – Closes at 11:45pm on 16 February 2021 UPDATE: the South Downs Network have submitted their views to the Government: click HERE to see the report on rural transport In just under two weeks’ time, the Government’s consultation on RURAL TRANSPORT will close. The South Downs […]
Did you know there was a Countryside Code? It is produced by the UK Government’s natural environment watchdog, Natural England. It has a statutory duty to produce and promote the Code to guide people visiting the countryside and to advise landowners and managers in relation to access on their land. CLICK HERE to see the […]
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 7:30 PM Zoom talk with Sir Charlie Burrell The Friends of the South Downs have arranged a talk by Charlie Burrell, the owner of Knepp Castle, a 3500 acre estate that has been in the Burrell family for 220 years. Charlie is the inspiration behind the Knepp Wildland Project. He […]
Currently, due to Covid restrictions, all meetings are held on line. For further details go to: https://www.southdowns.gov.uk/national-park-authority/commitees-meetings/ Here are details of the currently published future meetings of the main committees of the SDNPA: Authority Meetings – Forthcoming Meetings 25 March 2021 27 May 2021 Annual General Meeting 6 July 2021 Members: https://www.southdowns.gov.uk/national-park-authority/our-people/members/ Planning Committee Forthcoming meetings 21 January […]
