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Lump-sum exit scheme and delinked payments consultation launched by DEFRA.
14th Jun 2021Defra have published the lump sum exit scheme and delinked payments consultation, which will run for 12 weeks and will close on 11th August 2021. The consultation invites you to submit your views on: • the proposed lump-sum exit scheme. • the proposed approach to delinked payments. The c...Read More...Woodland Carbon Guarantee
14th Jun 2021Farmers and land managers across England are encouraged to apply for the Woodland Carbon Guarantee by 9th July, ahead of the next auction which will take place online between 26th July and 1st August. Before applying for the Guarantee, land managers will need to have registered with the Woodland Carbon Code, which provides t...Read More...Forestry Commission Woodland Grants - open all year
14th Jun 2021Woodland Creation and Maintenance grant The England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) is a new grant to support the creation of new woodland and is administered by the Forestry Commission. Many of the options offered under the Woodland creation and maintenance grant are also available under EWCO and you may be eligible for higher payment r...Read More...South Downs National Park Authority elects new Chairman
19th Jul 2020At the July National Park Authority Meeting, Ian Phillips was elected as its new Chairman. Ian was appointed to the SDNPA in April 2013 as a national appointee. He is a chartered landscape architect and town planning consultant with many years’ experience in the local government, NGO, not-for-profit and private sectors. Seve...Read More...New Partnership Management Plan for South Downs National Park Launched
11th May 2020The new partnership management plan sets out a bold vision for the future of the South Downs National Park. Launched by the South Downs National Park Authority, at the end of April, the Plan aims to bring together environmental organisations, land managers, farmers, community organisations, businesses and volunteers. Ten key outcom...Read More...Dates set for 2020 SDNPA - Landowner Meetings
12th Dec 2019South Downs National Park Authority Landowner meetings I have received the following information from the South Downs Na...Read More...Adoption of South Downs Local Plan
16th Jul 2019On 2nd July the South Downs National Park Authority Members voted unanimously to formally adopt the Local Plan. The South Downs Local Plan is the first Local Plan to cover the whole of the South Downs National Park. It sets out strategic and non-strategic policies (including site allocation policies) which form part of the statutory develop...Read More...STAKEHOLDER WORKSHOP INVITATION: WORKING TOGETHER TO BUILD A RESILIENT WATER FUTURE FOR THE SOUTH EAST
15th Jun 2019Southern Water, South East Water and Portsmouth Water are running a series of stakeholder workshops where your feedback will help shape their proposed approach to addressing some of the major challenges the water sector is facing in the coming years. The population of the South East is growing rapidly. In addition, the impact of climate change w...Read More...South Downs Local Plan Modifications consultation
6th Feb 2019Following a series of public hearings, the Inspector has invited the South Downs National Park Authority to consult on a schedule of main modifications. These changes have been considered or in some cases proposed by the Inspector with regard the soundness and legal compliance of the South Downs Local Plan. The schedule includes all the main change...Read More...Submission of CIL Draft Charging Schedule, Brighton & Hove City Council
5th Feb 2019B&HCC are submitting a Draft Charging Schedule (DCS) for an examination in public in accordance with CIL Regulations 2010 (as amended). You have the right to request to be heard by the examiner on those modifications by reference to the Statement of Modifications to the Draft Charging Schedule. Information and documents are available on their...Read More...New Forestry Commission guidance on managing ash in woodland in light of ash dieback
24th Sep 2018Read the new guidance on responding to ash dieback to help you manage your woodland for the future. To support woodland owners in the management of ash in woodlands (in light of ash dieback) FC have published new guidance – Responding to ash dieback operations note 46 which provides practical advice to those with...Read More...Do your Big Butterfly Count now
12th Aug 2018Send in your count by the end of August Finished harvest? Do you have 15 minutes to spare? Why not take part in the Big Butterfly Count. Simply download a simple identification sheet from bigbutterflycount.org/idchart and find a sunny spot....Read More...Grant scheme to increase affordable housing
9th Aug 2018Does your village need more affordable housing? The National Park Authority has launched a new grant scheme, using money paid by developers, to deliver more affordable housing in the South Downs. Grants of between £10,000 and £30,000 are available for affordable dwellings constructed on rural exceptions sites (sites that would not ...Read More...Countryside Stewardship Deadline Extended
17th Jul 2018The deadline for returning Countryside Stewardship Application packs has been extended by one month, Mid-Tier applications should now be with Natural England by 31st August 2018. Find out more at https://www.gov.uk/government/news/application-return-deadline-for-countryside-stewardship-extended​...Read More...Ash Die Back Update
17th Jul 2018Update: Ash dieback Signs of Ash Die Back have been found in significant areas of the South Downs Foresters and landowners are asked to continue to be vigilant for signs of infection, and to regularly inspect their ash trees. In particular, they should consider any safety concerns from the...Read More...South Downs Local Plan Submitted to Secretary of State
10th May 2018The South Downs National Park Authority has submitted their local plan to the Secretary of State for examination. The Pre-Submission Local Plan consultation was held between 26 September 2017 and 21 November 2017. They received over 2500 comments from 568 respondents. All the comments can be seen on their Local Plan examination page...Read More...Update on the Proposed Replacement of the Esso Fuel Pipeline from Southampton to West London
23rd Apr 2018The CLA are hosting a meeting on Wednesday 25th April between 3.30pm and 6.00pm at East Tisted Village Hall, Rivendell, Gosport Road, East Tisted, Alton GU34 3QW. Speakers will include CLA Chief Surveyor Andrew Shirley, Alastair Wilson, Partner Rural Consultancy, from BCM and representatives from Esso. This event offers an opportunity for af...Read More...Brighton & Hove Community Infrastructure Levy Draft Charging Schedule
3rd Apr 2018Brighton & Hove City Council are publishing and consulting upon a Draft Charging Schedule (DCS) for their Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), in line with CIL Regulations 2010 (as amended). They are inviting representations on this draft charging schedule. The consultation period is open for 6 weeks between 28 March 2018 and 8 May...Read More...Defra workshops
3rd Apr 2018Together with the Soil Association, Defra are holding a workshop to discuss some of the key Government proposals for building a thriving agricultural sector outside of the EU. The event will take place at the Sheepdrove eco conference centre on the 23rd of April 2018. The event will run from 10:00am until 15:30pm. Please l...Read More...
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