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Father and son’s passion for walking “in” the South Downs

January 14th, 2020

Feeling part of the landscape is good for the soul. That’s the verdict of father and son Alan and Matthew Crook, whose passion for walking has seen them compile dozens of guided walks and maps across West Sussex. Their adventures have seen them cover the length and breadth of the county and they continue to […]

Stargazing extravaganza returns to South Downs National Park

January 14th, 2020

The South Downs National Park’s Dark Skies Festival returns bigger and better than ever next month with an action-packed line-up of cosmic fun for all the family. As the National Park marks its 10th anniversary in 2020, the SDNPA is pulling out all the stops to bring the wonders of the star-studded skies to people […]

An “otherworldly” misty sunrise wins South Downs National Park’s annual photo competition

January 8th, 2020

A breathtaking composition capturing a runner jogging into the mist-covered hills at sunrise is the winner of the South Downs National Park’s Annual Photo Competition. “Into The Mistic”, by Andrew Gambling, took first place in the popular photography contest, which attracted more than 170 entries capturing scenes from across the length and breadth of the […]

South Downs National Park receives major award from Royal Town Planning Institute

December 19th, 2019

The South Downs National Park Authority has won a prestigious award from the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) for the environmental excellence of its Local Plan. After picking up the South East award for Excellence in Planning for the Natural Environment, the Authority is now vying for a national award from the RTPI in the […]

Update on Soft Sand Extraction review

December 16th, 2019

Kirsten Williamson, Planning Policy Lead at the South Downs National Park Authority, outlines the next steps in the consultation process. The SDNPA and West Sussex County Council are working together on a revised policy for soft sand extraction. Following our consultation in early 2019, we will be consulting on our Proposed Submission Soft Sand Review […]