Category: "in-your-area"
Keep It Real
Keep it Real is a new toolkit to help tourism businesses to sell sustainability as part of their unique offer, something many organisations on the Manhood Peninsula do already for their visitors. It is designed for those businesses who have already taken action to be more sustainable and want to maximise the... read more »
Rare birds at Medmerry
For the first time in nearly thirty years, rare Black Winged Stilts have hatched at two sites in the UK, one of which is Medmerry. The RSPB announced this amazing fact a few days ago. Black Winged Stilts are found rarely in northern climes, but climate change and increasing... read more »
Medmerry
Most of the new paths have been open in their unfinished state this winter, and many people have taken the chance to try them out. Many people have been delighted, even in this condition. A temporary leaflet to help you find your way around Medmerry is available at the... read more »
Clean Bathing Beaches
The Marine Conservation Society have recommended hundreds of UK beaches as having excellent water quality for taking a dip. Their annual ‘Good Beach Guide’, http://www.goodbeachguide.co.uk/ launched on Tuesday 15th April 2014, states that 'One of the UK’s driest summers in recent memory has resulted in more bathing beaches than ever... read more »
A Distinctive Peninsula
The Natural England publication - the Natural England National Character Area Profile: 126 South Coast Plain (NE525) – was published 24 February 2014. This excellent piece of work highlights the importance of the Manhood Peninsula as a ‘Distinct Area’ in the South Coast NCA – as ‘one of the last,... read more »
Operation Watershed
Operation Watershed was set up by West Sussex County Council primarily to repair damage to highway and drainage infrastructure caused by extreme weather. In addition it has also supported communities by enabling them to take responsibility for local flooding and land drainage issues. It has done this through the allocation of funds,... read more »
Medmerry Unveiled
On the 4th November 2013, one of the highest tides of the year occurred along the south coast, giving the Environment Agency and the local community a fantastic opportunity to celebrate an important date in a fifteen year project at Medmerry, near Selsey West... read more »
Medmerry Time Lapse
The Environment Agency’s time lapse cameras showing recent progress at Medmerry are now up and running. You can view the time lapse cameras on the Environment Agency’s website by following this link to their webpage: www.environment-agency.gov.uk/medmerry. Follow the link on the right hand side of the page that asks... read more »
Chichester Food Fair
The 6th Chichester Local Food Fare will be taking place this weekend from Friday 30 August - until Sunday 1 September. There will be many local food producers who have a huge selection of enticing late summer produce. Last year the event attracted over 140,000 people into the city centre over the three days, making it one of... read more »
Medmerry August Update
In their recent August update about progress on the Medmerry scheme the Environment Agency are pleased to say that everything is on schedule for the planned breach of the shingle bank this autumn. The following documents contain the most current information about progress on the scheme, the status of public footpaths... read more »
Speed up Coastal Re-alignment
Managed or coastal realignment involves moving sea defences further inland and restoring coastal habitats, a program which will shortly be delivered by the Medmerry Managed Realignment Scheme on the Manhood Peninsula. According to climate change advisors however, Councils must increase the rate at which managed realignment takes place nationally. The... read more »
Medmerry Update
The Environment Agency are pleased to report that work is progressing well on the construction of the new Medmerry Managed Realignment Scheme. The proposed completion this autumn is looking on schedule. There are some temporary road closures planned: Medmerry and Earnley Road closures The EA has been liaising with West... read more »
Chichester Harbour AONB Management Plan
Chichester Harbour Conservancy is currently reviewing the Management Plan for the AONB. To take part and make your views count by the closing date of 19th July 2013 see the Chichester Harbour Conservancy websiteread more »
Chichester Harbour in June
Chichester Harbour Conservancy are making sure that there is a lot happening in Chichester Harbour this June. Contact the Conservancy directly to take part in any of the following events. Details are shown next to the event. For more information ring the Conservancy on 01243 513275. Sat 1 June... read more »
Neighbourhood Planning
The government has awarded a contract to Locality in partnership with the Royal Town Planning Institute, Planning Aid England and partners to deliver a new £9.5 million, 2-year programme to support communities to progress their neighbourhood development plans and neighbourhood development orders. Follow this link to the factsheet, read more »
Medmerry Update
The Environment Agency has issued the latest update on construction of the Medmerry Managed Realignment Scheme. The last project update in November 2012 reported that about 80% of the work required to build the new inland flood banks had been completed. The Environment Agency explained that the ongoing wet weather... read more »
Winter Resilience
The Department for Transport has issued guidance for local councils to help them with their preparations for winter. Follow this link to read a letter from Transport Minister Norman Baker containing a few suggestions. Winter Resilience Letter to local councilsread more »
Autumn Visitors
The first Brent Geese have arrived back in Chichester Harbour from their breeding grounds in Siberia. Recent arrivals for the autumn/winter season number 200-300 currently, but there are thousands on the way! Find out what is happening at Chichester Harbour Conservancy this month to help you make the most of these winter visitors and... read more »
West Wittering Flood Banks
The Environment Agency have now started work on site to build the new flood defence at West Wittering. Once completed it will provide a better level of protection from flooding to 55 properties, the local school and the pumping station. The new defence will look similar to the one... read more »
Selsey Festival
The tenth Selsey Festival takes place this year between Monday 6th and Monday 27th August 2012. Over 70 events will be taking place in and around Selsey, such as the Fantastic End of the Pier Show and Sir Patrick Moore - Journey to the Stars. A number of events can... read more »