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Plans for Scheme at East Head Submitted

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Saturday, 20 December 2008 08:46

A planning application has been submitted to Chichester District Council to recycle some 15,000 tons of sand and shingle into the vulnerable hinge and neck area of East Head in Chichester Harbour.

The plan will involve recycling material from the north to the south of East Head to create an enlarged barrier beach that will significantly widen and strengthen the point of the beach where East Head joins the West Wittering car park.

This work is the first step in implementing the new Coastal Defence Strategy for the West Wittering and East Head frontages, and it is hoped it will be undertaken in March 2009.

The strategy is based on the Adaptive Management of East Head and will seek to maintain the social, economic, environmental and navigational value of the feature for the life of the strategy. It will involve responding and adapting to changes at East Head caused by coastal processes and sea level rise with a number of different measures.

The project is being taken forward by a partnership consisting of West Wittering Parish Council, Chichester District Council, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the National Trust, West Wittering Estate, Cakeham Manor Estate, the Woodger Trust and the Chichester Harbour Conservancy. The Harbour Conservancy will act as the contractor to undertake the works on behalf of the partnership.

The scheme enjoys widespread public support, and, despite no available government funding, will be paid for by some of the partnership members.

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‘Have your say’ event on tour!

Residents of Havant have the chance to share their views or to ask questions about Havant Borough Council and the way it is run, at one of three “Have your Say” events.

This annual event has been extended and is being hosted at two additional venues around the borough, rather than in previous years only being at the civic offices.

Councillor Tony Briggs, Leader of the council says, “Previous years have brought a variety of questions and views from residents. It gives people the chance to speak directly to those who make the decisions in a friendly and open environment. I thought it was important to try and take this event out to the community in order to make it more accessible.”

To have your chance to hear how the council sets its budget; its vision for the future; and to question Havant Borough Council’s Executive Councillors you will need to submit your questions in advance and you also need to indicate what event you wish to attend.

Events are being held as follows:-

Monday 24 November 2008 at Civic Offices, Havant, from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.

Tuesday 25 November 2008 at Anders House, Milton Road, Waterlooville, from 7.00pm to 9.00pm.

Monday 8 December 2008 at Hayling Island Community Centre, from 7.00pm to 9.00pm.

For further details on how to submit your question and reserve your place please use this link>>, or call the Democratic Services Team 023 9244 6231.

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1900 Boats to race tomorrow morning!

The infamous Round the Island Race takes place with record entries, many of the 1900 boats and 15,000 sailors taking part will be Chchester Harbour based.

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All in 5,966 days’ work for South Downs Volunteers

Volunteers committed to the conservation of the South Downs achieved almost 6,000 days of effort in the twelve months to April 2008, according to the Annual Review just published by the South Downs Joint Committee.

Tasks varied from replacing fencing and stiles, such as that on the Downs at South Stoke near Arundel, (above) to carrying out wildlife surveys and practical work to conserve threatened chalk downland habitat. Keen local walkers spent 253 days ensuring that public footpaths and other rights of way were clear, whilst other volunteers checked the condition of more than 50 Scheduled Ancient Monuments. In all, 724 practical tasks were tackled as a result of local people generously giving their time and skills.

The Volunteer Ranger Service makes an important contribution to the delivery of the work of the South Downs Joint Committee and its partners including Natural England, The National Trust, The Forestry Commission, local councils and a range of smaller local groups.

Ian Hartle, Volunteer Co-ordinator for the South Downs Joint Committee, expressed his gratitude to the Volunteer Ranger Service, saying:

‘It really is an honour to be associated with a group of individuals who do so much to ensure the future of the landscape and wildlife of the South Downs. The volunteers’ work makes the Downs a better place for people and wildlife.’

Helena Lewis, a volunteer on the South Downs for more than a decade said:

‘Volunteering takes me off the beaten track, amongst friends, doing practical jobs in beautiful surroundings. It’s good to feel that we are making a difference.’

More information about the last 12 months’ work by volunteers and staff of the South Downs Joint Committee can be found at www.southdownsonline.org or by calling 01243 558700.

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Whale beaches itself in Chichester Harbour

A whale, probably a Northern Bottlenose, has beached itself in Chichester Harbour close to the Hayling Island bridge, rescuers are currently battling to save the creature which was first spotted off the entrance to Chichester Harbour yesterday afternoon.