District News
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.
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.
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.
Below is a letter to Councillor Tutt, Leader, Eastbourne Council from the South Downs Network, an independent, voluntary network of conservation, environmental and community organisations with an interest in the South Downs.
We urge CPRE Sussex's membership to write to Councillor Tutt to articulate their concerns about its plan to sell off the majority of its landholding in the South Downs.
