Councillor Tutt: "Thank you for the bold decision you've made"
Written by CPRE SussexLetter sent to Councillor Tutt, Leader, Easbtbourne Council by the South Downs Network, 14 March 2017.
CPRE Sussex has submitted comments on the West Sussex County Council and South Downs National Park draft Joint Minerals Plan.
Huge housing target imposed on Mid Sussex District: a wake-up call
Written by Roger F SmithLetter published by the West Sussex Gazette 1 March 2017
The result of the poll published in the Eastbourne Review asking local residents whether they would prefer the Council to sell the Freehold of the Downland Farms or make cuts to frontline services has resulted in the decision not to sell off the Downland Estate.
So as from now, the potential sale of the Farms is off the table.
We are delighted that Eastbourne Council is listening to its local residents and halting the sale of iconic downland. At CPRE Sussex we believe that public ownership of this land ensures public accountability and a co-ordinated approach to land management and access.
The following article was written by residents of Horsted Keynes. It eloquently explains many of the problems now facing Sussex's rural communities:
I understand that you are launching a campaign to fight for fair and sustainable levels of development in the district and I am writing to let you know about the current situation regarding potential development in our village of Horsted Keynes.
Hundreds Protest Against Eastbourne Downland Farms Sale
Written by CPRE Sussex
Hundreds of people turned out to protest against the proposed sale of the freehold of the Downland farms in Eastbourne on 25 February.
Letter: HDC's review of the Planning Framework has serious implications
Written by Roger F SmithLetter published by the West Sussex County Times, 23 February 2017:
Mid-Sussex Times: Dark Day for Mid-Sussex as Housing Target Increased
Written by CPRE SussexThe following article, including CPRE Sussex's responses, was published in the Mid-Sussex Times on 22 February 2017:
