Plant Your Postcode is an exciting initiative to increase the number of trees on streets and in parks throughout towns and cities across Sussex. Initially we are focussing on the Brighton & Hove area but hope to roll out the project more widely in time.
The CPRE Arun group has responded to the recent consultation on the A29 to highlight concerns about the funding and phasing of the road and the impact on the natural environment.
Plant Your Postcode is an exciting initiative to increase the number of trees on streets and in parks throughout towns and cities across Sussex. Initially we are focussing on the Brighton & Hove area but hope to roll out the project more widely in time.
CPRE Sussex has joined the South East Climate Alliance and is supporting the call for West Sussex Council to declare a ‘Climate Emergency’ at its Council meeting on 5th April 2019. The County Council makes hugely important decisions which affect the future for everyone in Sussex, from deciding planning applications for oil extraction and incinerators to building new roads. It is critical that these decisions are made within the context of climate change.
Today (18th March) CPRE Sussex submitted its response to the West Sussex Joint Minerals Local Plan, Single Issue Soft Sand Review – Issues & Options Consultation (Reg.18)
Letter: Will councillors stand up for communities or developers?
Written by Roger F SmithLetter published by the West Sussex County Times 21 March 2019
The Inspector has concluded her initial consideration of the submitted Plan, evidence and duly made representations.
Letter published in the West Sussex County Times 28 February 2019: "Those who govern us have chosen to ignore this reality and are instead blaming and punishing councils and communities."
CPRE Sussex response to Defra Trees and Woodlands consultation
Written by CPRE SussexDr Smith has responded on behalf of CPRE Sussex to Defra’s consultation on Protecting and Enhancing England’s Trees and Woodlands.