A new scheme aimed at helping first-time buyers and key workers get on the property ladder is now an important consideration for developers and agents. Since 28 March, the Government’s First Homes scheme is relevant to the determination of all new full and outline applications in the National Park. The key aspects of First Homes […]

New funding is helping people learn new skills and develop their career through apprenticeships. Section 106 developer contributions, which are administered by the Authority, were awarded to Get East Hants Working Apprenticeship Scheme, creating eight new apprenticeships for people living in the Petersfield area. The scheme supports businesses in East Hampshire district, enabling small business […]

An urban wildlife haven is enjoying a new lease of life, thanks to CIL funding to the tune of over £15,000. People and wildlife are benefitting from the improvements at Lewes Railway Land, which is situated in the heart of Lewes, just off Cliffe High Street and behind the train station. Nestled on the flood […]

Best practice guidance has been produced by the National Park Authority to help organisers of light festivals and artistic installations. The advice has been created to help protect the National Park’s Dark Skies, which are so special that they were given international status six years ago. The simple takeaway message from the report is: The […]