-
The Agricultural Bill – major changes for farming and the environment!
Major changes will take 7 years to implement! Report by Friends of the South Downs Policy Officer Victor Ient The UK’s new Agriculture Bill has been called “one of the most significant pieces of legislation for farmers in England for over 70 years,” says Judith Tsouvalis* and Ruth Little* on The Conversation website. They
-
Missing Links
The Missing Link – creating an accessible road network in the South Downs National Park We are pleased to report that the initial survey by SCATE and the Friends of the South Downs (South Downs Society) which kicked off at the end of August last year is now nearing completion. We have had a very
-
Celebrate the 70th anniversary of National Parks
In 2019 we’re celebrating the 70th anniversary of our National Parks. It’s 70 years since the 1949 Act of Parliament that established the family of National Parks in England and Wales. Known as Britain’s breathing spaces, National Parks are areas of spectacular landscape which are given the highest level of protection so that everyone can
-
Help us complete that Missing Link!
We need your input – creating a more accessible road network in the National Park Help us complete that Missing Link! Do you know of a missing road link that is deterring you from walking or cycling in the National Park? If you do read on………. The Friends of the South Downs (South Downs Society),
-
A27 Arundel by-pass what happens next?
The current consultation is now finished. Click below to read our comments sent last week to Highways England: SDS Response to HE A27 Arundel By-pass proposals 22-10-2019 RevB. Also HERE is a link to see: a) what we said to the National Park at their meeting on the 1st October and b) a link to
-
A27 Arundel Bypass – still time to have your say!
Back in August we alerted Society members and the public of the Highways England announcement of a further consultation on yet more alternative routes for the Arundel bypass. This consultation is still open until 24 October 2019. Click HERE to see the updated consultation document and a link to give your views. A number of
-
Glover Review – Independent review calls for radical plan for England’s National Parks
This long-awaited review was published on 21st September 2019. Click HERE to read the Glover committee summary and detailed report. We welcome the ambition of the review, and many of its recommendations, but it is also clear that a key issue will be – how the proposals are implemented in detail and over what timeframe?
-
A27 Arundel Bypass further consultation: Have your say!
In preparation for a busy autumn season in planning and highways the Friends of the South Downs and the Campaign for National Parks undertook a review of critical planning & highways issues in the South Downs National Park. This included a visit to the possible routes for the proposed Highways England A27 by-pass. Click here
-
Consultation & Climate Change are key issues at National Park’s planning meeting on housing development in Petersfield
At the South Downs National Park’s planning committee meeting on 8th August, the Friends of the South Downs (South Downs Society) challenged the National Park in five key areas over a planning application for a large commercial and housing development North of Buckmore Farm, Beckham Lane, Petersfield consisting of a just under a 5,000sqm business
-
Review of Critical Planning & Highways Issues in the South Downs National Park
The Campaign for National Parks and the Friends of the South Downs (South Downs Society) joined forces this month in a review of some of the critical planning and highways issues in and near the South Downs National Park. Ruth Bradshaw, the Policy and Research Manager of Campaign for National Parks met up with Vic