A new community hub and heritage centre in Droxford, Hampshire, is taking shape thanks to the support of the National Park’s Sustainable Communities Fund. The Friends of Droxford Church launched their appeal for £75,000 in October and were able to appoint a contractor in January and start building the Community Hub annex. Progress has been […]

A sterling team effort on a glorious summer’s day saw the entire 100-mile South Downs Way completed in a single day. Whether they ran, walked, or cycled, people of all ages and fitness levels covered a stretch of the national trail as part of the Way In A Day challenge. The day included South Downs […]

Giles Babb fell in love with the countryside from those summer walks on the South Downs as a child. Now the well-known businessman and publican is giving something back by partnering with charity the South Downs National Park Trust. Giles recently took over The Star & Garter, an 18th century pub nestled in downland at […]

Landscape and the needs of local communities are central to the new South Downs National Park Local Plan which was adopted by Members today (July 2). The Plan covers the entire National Park for the next 14 years and rather than being “target driven”, the policies in the Plan are based on the nationally-designated landscape. […]

The South Downs National Park Authority has been named as the preferred bidder for Seven Sisters Country Park and is announcing ambitious £1.4m plans, including improving habitat for seven key species and creating a world-class visitor experience. Following a decision by East Sussex County Council’s Deputy Leader, Cllr Nick Bennett, a process will begin to […]