All posts by lukewalter

Most asked: Kathryn Steele, Support Services Officer

August 6th, 2020

Can you tell us a little about what you do? Day to day it can be quite diverse, Support Services support projects and other teams across the park as well as managing reception and the Visitor Centre. Projects for me include events, the photo competition and forums. A large part of my role is Volunteer […]

Most asked: Anooshka Rawden, Cultural Heritage Lead

August 6th, 2020

Can you tell us a little about what you do? I develop projects and support initiatives that help cultural heritage in the National park to thrive, and which help more people feel connected to creativity and culture. What is a typical day like for you? Prior to Covid-19, much of the job was about getting […]

Most asked: Charles Winchester, South Downs National Park Ranger

August 6th, 2020

Can you tell us a little about what you do? I’m a Ranger for the South Downs National Park. I have a ‘patch’, or area, of the Park that I’m responsible for, and within that area I work with a range of partners – from farmers, to large estates, to other conservation organisations, like the […]

New planning guidance published

July 14th, 2020

The SDNPA has published new planning guidance to support the implementation of the policies in the South Downs Local Plan (SDLP).  The Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) and the Extensions and Replacement Dwellings Technical Advice Note (TAN) have been produced to guide applicants and decision-makers in interpreting specific policies of the SDLP. The Affordable […]

Wildlife art competition winners

July 11th, 2020

Thank you to everyone who entered the 2020 Madhurst Wildlife Art Competition. Below are the submissions from all the entrants. Congratulations to the winners. The judges certainly had some tough decisions to make. Under 5’s category 6 – 8 Category 9 – 11 Category