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The mellow magic of autumn in the South Downs National Park

September 23rd, 2025

“Her pleasure in the walk must arise from the exercise and the day, from the view of the last smiles of the year upon the tawny leaves and withered hedges” Powerful words from the great Jane Austen, who loved autumn walks in the South Downs countryside around Chawton, often covering five miles a day or […]

Just two weeks to go on Joint Call for Sites to meet Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople accommodation needs

September 23rd, 2025

Time is running out for potential sites to be submitted as part of a major call-out on permanent Gypsy and Traveller pitches and Travelling Showpeople plots. Local planning authorities are joining forces for a coordinated call for sites to help identify suitable locations for permanent Gypsy and Traveller pitches and Travelling Showpeople plots across their […]

Permanent injunction is secured following unauthorised works in South Downs National Park

September 11th, 2025

Chichester District Council has secured a permanent injunction from the High Court on a site near Lurgashall, in the South Downs National Park, following unauthorised engineering operations and the presence of caravans on the land. The permanent injunction was granted by a High Court judge at a hearing on 9 September 2025, which prohibits all […]

New art exhibition about the South Downs Way

September 10th, 2025

A new exhibition exploring the South Downs Way through inspirational artworks opens this autumn. Every Step of The Way has been curated by artist-curators, Tim Craven, Deborah Richards and Melanie Rose, to illustrate walking the 100-mile-long national trail from Eastbourne to Winchester. The exhibition is structured around the 11 sections of the trail and features […]