All posts by jefftravis

South Downs business initiative leads green economic recovery

May 19th, 2022

An exciting new business initiative launches today, aimed at tackling climate change, helping nature and kickstarting a green recovery for the region’s economy following the pandemic. Our South Downs has been created to provide an innovative network where businesses and organisations can connect with each other, share services and products, and work together towards sustainability. […]

Celebrating the marvellous museums of the South Downs National Park

May 18th, 2022

Museums are as important for the future as they are for preserving the past. They play a crucial role in conserving our local culture, harbouring artefacts, discoveries, artistic creations, and writings that are vital for both regional and national identity. But they are so much more than just historical treasure troves and windows to the […]

Plans submitted for Lewes Bus Station site

May 12th, 2022

A planning application for the Lewes Bus Station site has been submitted to the National Park Authority and details are available on our website planning portal by searching: SDNP/22/02197/FUL. The Authority will consider the information that has been provided as part of its assessment of the application. How to view and comment on the application […]

Be “tick aware” when out and about in the South Downs

May 10th, 2022

As tick season begins, people are being encouraged to become “tick aware” and take some simple precautions. Lyme disease is an infection that can be passed to people when they are bitten by an infected tick. People are most likely to encounter ticks when doing activities in the countryside or other green spaces such as […]

“This is music for people who love the earth”

May 10th, 2022

Last year award-winning composer Ed Hughes and film-maker Sam Moore were commissioned by the Authority to create a special five-minute film to celebrate the National Park’s 10th anniversary. Now the film will receive a special screening at the Attenborough Centre for Creative Arts, at the University of Sussex, in Brighton, on Monday 20 June at […]