On behalf of CPRE may we thank all those of you who responded so generously to our plea last autumn for funds to support our ongoing countryside protection work across Sussex.
CPRE South East Bulletin, Feb 2017
In this issue:
The Housing White Paper: how the new proposals tip the the balance further in favour of developers.
"The housing white paper will make the imbalance worse. The government is to create a new threat to local authorities and communities. It’s called the housing delivery test"
Download to read this detailed analysis of what the White Paper will mean for the South East.
Shoreham Herald: "Lack of ‘common sense’ over flood risk in New Monks Farm development"
Written by CPRE Sussex
Shoreham Herald, 9 Feb 2017, reported on CPRE Sussex's "strong opposition" to plans to build an IKEA and 600 new homes on a Lancing floodplain.
In an article published on 8 Feb 2017 the West Sussex Country Times writes: "Campaigners have warned that the government's white paper to 'fix the housing market' could jeopardise Sussex's unprotected countryside.
West Sussex County Times: "What does housing white paper mean for Sussex?"
Written by CPRE SussexIn an article published on 8 Feb 2017 the West Sussex Country Times writes: "Campaigners have warned that the government's white paper to 'fix the housing market' could jeopardise Sussex's unprotected countryside.
Worthing Herald: "Grave over flooding in Local Plan"
Written by CPRE Sussex
An article published in the Worthing Herald 16 Feb 2017, reports that, 'Plans to build an IKEA and 600 homes on a Lancing floodplain were opposed last Wednesday as councillors and developers debated the prospect of flooding in Adur.' The article includes strong arguments from CPRE Sussex and the Sussex Wildlife Trust pointing out that the development will substantially increase flood risk.
CPRE Sussex Review Winter/Spring 2017
Download your copy of the Sussex Review below, featuring:
- Nick Herbert MP on his real concerns for countyside surrounding the National Park
- The Mid Sussex Local Plan and battle we can't afford to lose
- How Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty are not providing the protection they should
- Sussex Wildlife Trust on protection for natural spaces after Brexit
- Our ancient woodlands
- The latest on Eastbourne's plans to sell of Downland
- Help save the sparrows!
And more. Download your copy now!
Letter: Number affordable homes is "shockingly bad"
Written by Roger F SmithLetter published by the West Sussex County Times 9 February 2017:
Councillors reject sale of Plumpton Hill and Poynings Field
Written by CPRE SussexCity Councillors on BHCC’s Policy, Resources & Growth Committee rejected a senior officers’ recommendation to resume the sale of Plumpton Hill and Poynings Field at their meeting yesterday, 19th January.
