Some years ago Lewes District Council embarked on a Regeneration Strategy, to identify superfluous council-owned sites that might be put to good alternative uses, such as the provision of affordable housing, or sold to realise assets. That seems an entirely sensible project. The council decided to seek a commercial partner to help it realise maximum value; again an entirely sensible precaution if the council itself lacked the necessary expertise.
As the project progressed, some concerns began to be raised. The principal issue was that, on the grounds of commercial confidentiality, the council refused to share with its residents, or even with its town and parish councils, which of the sites it owned were being considered for inclusion in its list of superfluous assets. The news did leak out that there were 49 of them, and there were strong rumours, not denied by the council, that the list included sites that were in current use in such roles as community centres, car parks and playing fields. The council steadfastly refused to explain or justify its plans and claimed exemption from FOI requests.
Balcombe Residents point to lethal chemical in "acidising" proposals
Written by CPRE SussexFrack Free Balcombe Residents association have issued a press release condemning the Environment Agency's proposals which "would do away with site-specific permits for many onshore ‘oil and gas activities’", pointing out that the new "standard rules" would "include a sinister successor to fracking: ‘acidising’, with hydrofluoric acid".
Balcombe Residents point to lethal chemical in "acidising" proposals
Written by CPRE SussexFrack Free Balcombe Residents association have issued a press release condemning the Environment Agency's proposals which "would do away with site-specific permits for many onshore ‘oil and gas activities’", pointing out that the new "standard rules" would "include a sinister successor to fracking: ‘acidising’, with hydrofluoric acid".
Letter published by the West Sussex County Times 28 May 2015
Sir,
Accommodating the additional 2000 houses imposed by Planning Inspector: an open door for developers
Letter: Horsham DC effectively allows developers to choose where to build
Written by Roger F SmithLetter published by the West Sussex County Times 28 May 2015
Sir,
Accommodating the additional 2000 houses imposed by Planning Inspector: an open door for developers
Letter published by the West Sussex County Times 21 May 2015
Sir,
Dear Sir,
Mr Jeremy Quin, the newly elected MP for Horsham makes no mention of planning in his article ‘Jeremy Quin: now the hard work begins’ (WSCT May 14, 2015).
CPRE Sussex (Horsham District) has responded to each of the HDPF Proposed Main Modifications listed in the table below. Submissions were made on-line by means of Horsham District Council’s consultation portal. Please download the proposals below.
Respose to Horsham District Council: Horsham District Planning Framework
Written by Roger F SmithCPRE Sussex (Horsham District) has responded to each of the HDPF Proposed Main Modifications listed in the table below. Submissions were made on-line by means of Horsham District Council’s consultation portal. Please download the proposals below.
The battle to protect our countryside has been taken to a new level by Twineham farmer, Robert Worsley who has become something of a national hero after turning down a fortune to thwart plans for a Sussex New Town.
