Manhood Peninsula Partnership > In Your Area > New Conservancy Appointment « you are here

New Conservancy Appointment

New Conservancy Appointment

Chichester Harbour Conservancy is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Craven to the new post of Director and Harbour Master. This is part of a wider restructure of the organisation, which sees the amalgamation of the posts of Harbour Master and Director.

Roger Price, Chairman of the Conservancy said, ‘All members of the Conservancy and Advisory were totally supportive of this appointment, and we all wish him well in his new position.'

Richard joined the Conservancy in 1998 as Deputy Harbour Master and has held the position of Harbour Master since 2010. For the last eighteen months he has headed the organisation as Harbour Master and Acting Conservancy Manager.

Richard is looking forward to the challenges ahead and said, ‘ Chichester Harbour is a very special place, and I look forward to working with the team and our partners to safeguard and advance the Harbour as a vibrant centre for recreation, within a pristine environment.'

Chichester Harbour

Chichester Harbour

At 74km2, Chichester Harbour is the largest natural estuary in South East England. It is a living, working landscape, where over 10,000 people live. The Harbour straddles the county boundary between West Sussex and Hampshire, and every year, around 1.5 million people visit, whether to sail the waters or walk the network of footpaths. There are 14 sailing clubs in... Read More»

Coastal Management

Coastal Management

A large part of the Manhood Peninsula is less than 5m above sea level and at risk from flooding, both inland and coastal. It is likely that climate change will increase this risk, through rising sea levels, rising water tables and increased precipitation intensity. Drainage is an increasing problem on the peninsula as the existing ditches are proving inadequate... Read More»

Infrastructure Pressure

Infrastructure Pressure

Increased development in the area for housing during the last few decades has resulted in infrastructure problems, particularly relating to transport and drainage. Future development must be managed extremely carefully to avoid further infrastructure problems and degradation of the area.  To find out more about how these issuea are being addressed at local and national levels see the Consultations, Reports... Read More»