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Affordable housing gets the green light in South Downs National Park

December 19th, 2023

Much-needed affordable housing will be delivered after plans were approved for three village sites. The National Park Authority’s Planning Committee voted to give the go-ahead to new development in Easebourne, West Sussex, including the conversion of a listed former school to three new homes. Outline approval was also given to create up to 1,000 square […]

Interim Chief Executive leads South Downs National Park into 2024

December 12th, 2023

The South Downs National Park Authority has appointed Tim Slaney as its Interim Chief Executive Officer. Following a meeting of Authority Members, Tim has succeeded Trevor Beattie, who retired on 1 January after 12 years at the helm of Britain’s youngest National Park. Trevor was the Authority’s first permanent CEO, overseeing the significant progress the […]

Volunteers roll up sleeves to help National Park during Tree Week

December 6th, 2023

During National Tree Week, last week (28 November) American Express colleagues from the company’s Brighton and Burgess Hill offices (pictured) rolled up their sleeves to help with hedge laying and coppicing in the South Downs National Park. On the edge of Kingston near Lewes, the American Express volunteers were given demonstrations and instructions on traditional […]

Highlights of the South Downs Dark Skies this festive season

December 6th, 2023

Winter nights can seem long and dark but they are also a great opportunity to explore the amazing habitat that is darkness and the night.  And it is a habitat – many creatures live in and rely on the dark, which is something the South Downs National Park is keen to protect as one of […]

Hedge will connect South Downs and New Forest National Parks

December 6th, 2023

An inspiring project to connect the South Downs National Park and the New Forest National Park with a green corridor of hedgerows has begun. The countryside charity, CPRE Hampshire, launched its flagship project ‘The Hampshire Hedge on the Compton Farm estate just outside Winchester. Ecology students from the University of Sparsholt were joined by over […]