All posts by jefftravis

Plea for calm after attack at Midhurst fire site

June 7th, 2023

Work has continued apace on the scaffolding to support the façade of the Angel Inn and the adjoining listed buildings with contractors now working extended days until 7pm. The seven-week programme (from 15 May) is currently on track. Unfortunately, we are saddened to report that the contractors, who are working long days to get the […]

Introducing a “Portrait of the South Downs”

June 6th, 2023

Hidden gems and fascinating stories from the South Downs National Park have been revealed as part of an innovative project led by explorer Saira Niazi. Saira, founder and guide for Living London which documents wanderings in both urban and rural settings, has helped to a produce a “Portrait of the South Downs National Park”. The […]

Scaffolding work well under way at fire-damaged buildings in Midhurst

June 2nd, 2023

Work to install support scaffolding is well under way and on schedule. This week specialist contractors have completed scaffolding on the side wall of the Angel Inn. Contractors are also making good progress on installing the scaffolding to support the façade of the Angel Inn. Next week work will begin to install support scaffolding on […]

Work under way to shore up fire-damaged buildings in Midhurst

May 18th, 2023

Specialist contractors started on site on 15 May and work is under way. A crane has been on site this week to enable detailed inspections of the building to take place. This is a complex project with significant health and safety considerations and the project will progress through a series of important stages during the […]

Blooming marvellous! Huge habitat creation for bees in National Park

May 18th, 2023

More than 66 hectares – or 163 football pitches – of lush wildflower habitat have been created in the South Downs National Park to help bees flourish. As the National Park marks World Bee Day (20 May), the Bee Lines initiative continues to give a helping hand to struggling pollinator populations by creating wildflower havens […]