All posts by jefftravis

Homes are approved for Alfriston site

April 22nd, 2024

Seven homes are to be built on the edge of a historic village as a disused farmstead is redeveloped. The National Park Authority’s Planning Committee voted to approve plans for a residential development in King’s Ride, Alfriston. The site is located at the western end of the East Sussex village and directly abuts the South […]

New partnership helps more children have access to countryside

April 15th, 2024

Hundreds more schoolchildren will be able to enjoy inspiring school trips to the National Park than in previous years, thanks to an innovative new partnership between the South Downs National Park and National Express Transport Solutions. The National Park has teamed up with the leading bus and coach hire specialists to offer schools based in […]

Time running out to enter South Downs Design Awards

April 11th, 2024

Planning agents, developers, builders, landowners and community groups are being urged to get their nominations in as the clock counts down to the deadline for the South Downs Design Awards. After a five-year break, the prestigious South Downs Designs Awards are back for 2024 with an extended line-up of categories. The awards celebrate high standards […]

Report calling for greater support for nature in National Parks is welcomed

April 10th, 2024

“Nature is in crisis and National Parks need to be at the heart of raising our national ambitions and delivering a future where nature is thriving rather than simply surviving,” says Tim Slaney, Interim Chief Executive of the South Downs National Park Authority. “We welcome the spotlight on nature from the Campaign for National Parks’ […]

Big boost for nature in South Downs National Park as grants are announced

April 5th, 2024

Creating new havens for butterflies and barn owls, establishing new wetlands and saving the under-threat juniper tree are among the exciting projects to benefit from a funding boost of over £130,000. Thirteen community-led projects across Hampshire and Sussex will be receiving a ReNature grant from the South Downs National Park Trust to help restore biodiversity. […]