We had a rare day of sunshine for the Lewes CPRE Group summer outing to Bishopstone in July 2017. CPRE member Philip Pople gave us a very interesting guided tour of the church and village. Most of us marched right up onto the Downs between Bishopstone and Seaford to enjoy the wonderful views.
Members and friends joined us for a busy AGM on the 5th July at the Shoreham Centre.
The final tour of 2017 took place at Penshurst Place House and Gardens on 12th July. CPRE members and friends enjoyed a private tour, followed by afternoon tea. We wish the acting Head Gardener who gave an excellent tour of these beautiful gardens, showing off their summer blooms, every success in his application to become the Head Gardener.
CPRE Sussex has responded to the Southern Water consultation (see PDF downloadable below) to with the view that Southern Water should seek to reverse declines in biodiversity, enhancing as well as protecting the Natural Environment and strengthening and adding to ecosystem services.
Despite the hot weather, last Friday (23 June 2017) residents from across Arun came to a packed village hall to talk about concerns over modifications to the Arun Local Plan.
Letter: Viability test heavily weighted in favour of developers
Written by Roger F SmithLetter published by the West Sussex Gazette, 21 June 2017
Sir,
Viability test heavily weighted in favour of developers
The public examination of the draft District Plan prepared by Mid Sussex District Council (MSDC) rumbles on with a further two days of hearings on housing-related matters convened for late July.
On June 8th a private visit was made to Lullingstone Castle and the World Garden.
Tom Hart Dyke gave a very passionate account of how he created his unique and fascinating World Garden in the grounds of Lullingstone Castle. He vividly described his time in captivity during a plant hunting expedition in the Colombian jungle in the year 2000. It was during this time that he planned his World Garden which has now developed into an amazing collecting of rare an beautiful plants.
Consultation on the Horsham Incinerator Extended – have your say…
Written by Kia Trainor
Britaniacrest Recycling Ltd has submitted further information about its proposed incinerator at the Former Wealden Brickworks, Langhurstwood Road, Horsham to West Sussex County Council. You can comment on this information until Thursday 29 June. To view the application go to the WSCC website: www.westsussex.gov.uk/planning, and search for application number WSCC/062/16/NH - Former Wealden Brickworks, Langhurstwood Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 4QD or visit County Hall, Chichester PO19 1RG or Horsham District Council, Park North, North Street, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 1RL. Viewings should be arranged in advance to ensure that planning files and officer support where necessary, are readily available.
