All posts by jefftravis

Putting landscape first in the planning journey

April 21st, 2020

Landscape Officer Ruth Childs gives her take on an event that saw planners, designers and architects come together to discuss the benefits of landscape-led design. The South Downs National Park was honoured to host the annual joint RTPI (Royal Town Planning Institute) – LI (Landscape Institute) evening event.  Attended by architects, landscape architects, urban designers […]

Celebrating 10 years of the South Downs National Park: Key planning milestones

April 21st, 2020

Ten years ago a long-standing vision finally became a working reality when 1,600km2 of England’s most-cherished lowland landscape was designated on behalf of the nation as a special place for natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage. A decade on and significant strides have been made to conserve and enhance the National Park, promote opportunities for […]

Connecting communities with local suppliers and support during the Covid-19 pandemic

April 8th, 2020

During this challenging time we felt it was important to help connect our communities by providing information on local food and drink suppliers, and other help available particularly for the vulnerable and elderly, being provided both by businesses and communities. We have created this interactive map so that you can search and find suppliers, deliveries […]

Enjoying the South Downs National Park safely in light of Coronovirus (COVID 19)

April 8th, 2020

These are difficult times for us all and we know many would normally seek solace in the South Downs National Park. However, as recent weeks have shown, many people are flocking to this and other National Parks, increasing the risk to themselves and others. We want you and our communities to stay safe. The  Government […]

Major initiative launches to protect our precious aquifer

April 8th, 2020

A major five-year £500,000 project launches today to help safeguard the chalk aquifer of the South Downs that supplies water to 1.2m people and is under increasing threat from climate change. The Aquifer Partnership will work to protect groundwater in the Brighton Chalk Block from pollution, as well as increase resilience to climate change and […]