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| SEFS UPDATE CHRISTMAS 2008 22/12/2008 | |
| 10 Years of SEFS and what have we done read on for more details.... | |
| SEFS Work Plans for 2009 21/12/2008 | |
| A busy year ahead for SEFS... | |
| Still Time to Save Coombe Haven Valley 30/11/2008 | |
| Object and ask the Secretary of State to call in the decision | |
| Updates from AONBs In the Region 27/11/2008 | |
| Click for more details on what is happening in an AONB near you... | |
| What Shall We Eat 27/11/2008 | |
| The issue of food and sustainability is a complicated one. But it needs to be addressed if our Ecological Footprint is to be reduced... | |
| Support EDM Against Heathrow Expansion 21/11/2008 | |
| Ask your MP to sign up | |
| Call In Bexhill Hastings Link Road Planning Application 27/10/2008 | |
| The application for the Bexhill Hastings Link Road is being decided by East Sussex County Council on 5th November there is still time to object... | |
| SEFS Responds to South East Plan Proposed Changes 27/10/2008 | |
| Click to see the full SEFS response to the Secretary of State's Proposed Changes to the South East Plan... | |
| Ancient Woods Under Threat 24/10/2008 | |
| Woodland the size of Birmingham under threat of destruction or degradation... | |
| Still Time To Comment on Unstainable Plan 20/10/2008 | |
| The Secretary of State has proposed changes to the South East Plan consultation closes 5pm Friday 24th October... | |
| Big Green Days Out 03/10/2008 | |
| Find out more about local food, good gardening and green living at National Trust properties this Autumn | |
| Kingsnorth Splits the Cabinet 26/09/2008 | |
| Decision is expect before Christmas on Kingsnorth but ministers split over the issue... | |
| Save Coombe Haven Valley 19/08/2008 | |
| Object to East Sussex County Council Plans to run a road through it. Closing Date 29th August | |
| Can't Go to Climate Camp 08/08/2008 | |
| Here's some suggestions if like me you can't get to Climate Camp... | |
| SEFS Responds to Government Proposals to Abolish SEERA 19/06/2008 | |
| SEFS responds to the consultation on plans to abolish regional assemblies and replace them with the economically driven Regional Development Agencies | |
| Planning Bill Still to Be Debated 18/06/2008 | |
| The previous debate date for the Planning Bill was cancelled it is now due to be debated on 25th June... | |
| Planning Bill Debate 29/05/2008 | |
| The highly undemocratic Planning Bill will be debated on Monday next week. To lobby your MP read on... | |
| DEFRA Maps Noise 19/05/2008 | |
| But Campaigners say this isn't enough and comment questions the implications of new airport runways | |
| Tomorrow's England - South East 14/04/2008 | |
| How will the region cope with Climate Change? | |
| PPS4 Consultation Draws to A Close 07/03/2008 | |
| Consultation on PPS4 - Planning for Sustainable Economic Development finishes on 17th March | |
| Beacon Status for Tackling Climate Change 07/03/2008 | |
| And the South East Winners are... | |
| Job Vacancy 06/03/2008 | |
| Maternity Cover at Campaign for Better Transport | |
| New Climate Change Champion for South East Announced 25/02/2008 | |
| And the winner is... | |
| Update from the New Forest 22/02/2008 | |
| New Forest Friends of the Earth news and info about the Brockenhurst Carbon Footprint project... | |
| Heathrow Expansion 22/02/2008 | |
| SEFS Response to the Heathrow Expansion consultation... | |
| Metering for Water Stressed South East 08/02/2008 | |
| New Government Strategy is published paving the way for compulsory water metering... | |
| And the Winner Is... 14/12/2007 | |
| People's Millions winner announced... | |
| Vote for Cycling & Walking Projects in the South East 21/11/2007 | |
| Nine communities in the South East are in the running for £50 million TV vote, as part of Sustrans' Connect2 Lottery bid | |
| Battle Over Lydd Airport Expansion Goes On 20/11/2007 | |
| 2nd round of consultation on the Lydd Airport expansion is closed but you can still make your voice heard... | |
| SEFS & Smarter Choices 01/11/2007 | |
| SEFS looks at how the region is progressing soft measures aimed at changing how people travel | |
| SEFS & The Sub Regional Review 01/11/2007 | |
| Government propasals to reorganise the way the regions operate are of concern... | |
| T2000 Has Changed 24/09/2007 | |
| New name and website for T2000... | |
| Its Not Too Late 15/08/2007 | |
| To respond to the Government's Planning White Paper - Have your say before it is! | |
| SEEDA Consultation on the Regional Economic Strategy 14/08/2007 | |
| The consultation on the Implementation Plan and the Sustainability Appraisal of the RES closes on 24th August | |
| Change Your World 01/07/2007 | |
| Take a car free trip this week... | |
| Planning White Paper - Planning Disaster 20/06/2007 | |
| If you thought you might like a say in having a nuclear power station or new airport near you think again ... | |
| Waitrose Trail Cycle Trailer 20/05/2007 | |
| Borrow a bicycle trailer and cycle home with your shopping... | |
| Inspector Calls For Radical Rethink of North West Plan 18/05/2007 | |
| Panel report from the North West Plan EiP says the Plan should be overhauled to deal properly with key issues of sustainable development... | |
| Coming Next Week 18/05/2007 | |
| Government papers galore click to read on... | |
| The Battle of Hastings Continues 18/05/2007 | |
| Back in 2004 East Sussex got agreement for £47m to build the Bexhill to Hastings Link Road. An application just submitted costs the project at £89m | |
| Prestigous Award Nomination for South East Green Art Gallery 05/04/2007 | |
| The Pallant House Gallery in Chichester has been short listed for the Gulbenkian Prize for its imaginative extension and use of Geothermal heating... | |
| The Green Standard 02/04/2007 | |
| Tests for environmental leadership launched... | |
| ‘Conservation Principles, Policies and Guidance’ 19/03/2007 | |
| Consultation on sustainable management of England's hisoric environment until 12th May... | |
| SEFS Spring Newsletter & General Meeting 08/03/2007 | |
| Newsletter and Booking form for General Meeting available from Document Library Section... | |
| Job Vacancy In Kent 08/03/2007 | |
| Project Coordinator part-time vacancy | |
| World’s first One Planet Living community in Brighton 08/03/2007 | |
| Planning permission has been given to build the world’s first One Planet Living community development near Brighton Station. | |
| Lydd Airport Expansion Plans 26/02/2007 | |
| Objections required by 5th March for details read on... | |
| Last Few Days to Comment 26/02/2007 | |
| Supplement to PSS1 on Planning & Climate Change open for comment until 8th March | |
| Quiz The Environment Secretary 26/02/2007 | |
| Over the web on 1st of March 10.30-11.30am | |
| SEFS Submissions to the SE Plan EiP 05/02/2007 | |
| SEFS submissions can now be downloaded from this site... | |
| Hose Pipe Ban Lifted 23/01/2007 | |
| But the weather for 2020 is.... | |
| Good Practice on Climate Change 05/01/2007 | |
| Guardian Survey outlines examples of good practice from Council's around the country | |
| Green Living Advice from the Government 04/01/2007 | |
| Government launches website full of helpful advice on greening lifestyles | |
| National Tree Week 27/11/2006 | |
| Events to mark the start of the Tree Planting Season around the region | |
| Water Efficiency is the Only Answer 27/11/2006 | |
| In the same week as the Government announces plans to consult on water metering a water NGO comments "water efficiency is the only answer to ensuring | |
| Funding for Walking Buses 27/11/2006 | |
| Government announces £15m pot for walking bus schemes... | |
| SEFS SE Plan 21/11/2006 | |
| SEFS Response to Summer 2006 pre EiP Consultation on SE Plan | |
| SEFS AGM 2006 20/11/2006 | |
| Read on for a report on the SEFS AGM | |
| London Array 15/11/2006 | |
| A tricky issue for SEFS but read on and make your own decision... | |
| Training for Examination in Public 26/10/2006 | |
| Attending the SE Plan EiP? SEFS can offer training. But please respond by 27th October... | |
| Biggest Reservoir for 25 Years Planned for South East 15/09/2006 | |
| Thames Water launches consultation on the Upper Thames Major Resource Development... | |
| South East Plan EiP 04/09/2006 | |
| The draft Matters & Participants for the South East Plan are now out for consultation... | |
| Assembly Consults on Provision for Gypsy & Traveller Sites 03/09/2006 | |
| A partial review of the SE Plan is taking place until 13/10/06 | |
| Airportwatch Calls for Government to Rethink Aviation Policy 24/08/2006 | |
| Launched in June Airportwatch's campaign is calling for the Government’s aviation policy to be scrapped...read on for more details. | |
| New RPG9 Chapters Available 20/07/2006 | |
| The new chapters of RPG9 on Waste & Minerals are now available from GOSE... | |
| Check Your Water Usage 19/07/2006 | |
| You've checked your energy consumption, carbon footprint etc now work out how much water your household uses... | |
| Inspirational Day Trips 17/07/2006 | |
| Taking a holiday in another region this year? You might want to visit one of these centres for environmental inspiration... | |
| Bucks Consults on Community Involvement 14/07/2006 | |
| Want to have your say in how the county engages read on for more information... | |
| Notice of SEFS Election Results 08/06/2006 | |
| Read on for more information about the election of SEFS representatives to the South East England Regional Assembly... | |
| SEFS INFORMATION ON SE PLAN CONSULTATION 2006 26/05/2006 | |
| Please follow to main article for SEFS initial thoughts concerning the 2006 consultation on the South East Plan | |
| SOUTH EAST PLAN - Who to Contact 26/05/2006 | |
| Contact details within SEFS and details of the Examination in Public Website can be found in this article... | |
| Sustainable Living In Portugal 25/05/2006 | |
| WWF working with BioRegional - of BedZED, are hoping to transform an area to the South of Lisbon into an area for sustainable living and tourism. | |
| Plan Approved for Submission to Government 06/03/2006 | |
| The SEERA Plenary on the 1st March agreed that the full draft SE Plan be submitted to GOSE on 31st March. Read on for what happens next... | |
| Response to Energy Review Astounds 05/03/2006 | |
| So far a surprising(?) 450 individuals and organisations have commented on the Government's current Energy Review to have you say read on... | |
| Guide to Sustainability Appraisal In the South East 03/03/2006 | |
| SEERA launches new guide to help organisations review their plans against Sustainability Indicators | |
| Water Scarcity Status Announced 02/03/2006 | |
| In a decision this week Dover & Folkestone water company have been awarded water scarcity status paving the way for compulsory water metering. | |
| Code for Sustainable Homes - Still Time to Respond 27/02/2006 | |
| The consultation into PPS3 closes today, but there is still time to respond to the consultation on the Code for Sustainable Homes. | |
| Drought Continues in the South East 27/02/2006 | |
| Despite a bit of rain over the last few weeks, the Environment Agency is predicting a serious summer water shortage in the SE this year. | |
| Take the 10% Challenge 09/01/2006 | |
| A new initiative by West Sussex County Council encourages people to reduce waste/energy & water useage by 10% | |
| Consultation Begins On Controversial Housing Planning Policy 16/12/2005 | |
| The long awaited consultation into PPS3 begins amind widespread condemnation from enviromental groups... | |
| WWF Walks out on Sustainable Building Code 16/12/2005 | |
| As with the proposals for housing the code for sustainable building has been roundly criticised by environmental groups... | |
| Development & Flood Risk Consultation 15/12/2005 | |
| In addition to consultations on Housing and Sustainable Housing Code, ODPM is also consulting on Development and Flood Risk | |
| Regional Bodies Unite on Sustainable Consumption & Production 14/12/2005 | |
| A unique partnership has been set up to creat a network dedicated to promoting sustainable consumption and production... | |
| Regions & Their Contribution to Sustainable Development 14/12/2005 | |
| A report published at the end of November highlights the important role regional bodies can and should play in the delivery of Sustainable Development | |
| Rural Vision and Regional Policy 14/12/2005 | |
| Countryside Agency vision for Rural South East is adopted into regional policy... | |
| Chilterns Woodland - Your Views Sought 12/12/2005 | |
| Until 31st December, the Forestry Commission is seeking views on how the woodlands of the Chilterns should evolve | |
| Stop Climate Chaos 29/11/2005 | |
| With the talks in Montreal, just a reminder about the Stop Climate Chaos campaign and the Climate Change demonstration this weekend... | |
| Regional Economic Strategy 24/11/2005 | |
| The 2005/06 review of the Regional Economic Strategy has started for more details on SEFS response read on... | |
| Guidance on Susatainability Appraisals 07/11/2005 | |
| ODPM have recently published their final version of guidance for Sustainability Appraisals of RSS and LDF documents. | |
| Autumn is Here or is it Spring? 27/10/2005 | |
| Visit the Pumpkin Man in West Sussex but also look out for the first frog spawn... | |
| Back to A Sustainable Housing Future? 26/10/2005 | |
| The Environmental Audit Committee has decided to revisit the subject of sustainable housing after the critical EAC report published in January... | |
| Local Transport Plans 24/10/2005 | |
| Local Transport Plan consultations happening near you... | |
| Hot Air Released by DEFRA 24/10/2005 | |
| Statistics on CO2 Emissions have been released by DEFRA in time for Energy Saving Week... | |
| District Level Housing Allocations 09/09/2005 | |
| Consultations in some counties have started click for more details... | |
| Final Consultation on Waste & Minerals 09/09/2005 | |
| The final consultation on the Waste & Minerals chapters of RPG9 was launched on 22nd August... | |
| Assembly Becomes Statutory Consultee for Major Applications 09/09/2005 | |
| See article for more details | |
| Review of the Regional Economic Strategy 20/08/2005 | |
| Pre consultation events taking place across the region between now and October. | |
| The Changing Coastline of the South East 12/08/2005 | |
| There has been much focus on the coastline of the UK recently. Various BBC programmes and a new report from the National Trust.... | |
| Prepare for More Consultations 29/07/2005 | |
| Counties prepare for District Level Housing Allocation Consultations | |
| Thinking of Days Out This Summer 22/07/2005 | |
| The summer holidays are nearly upon us so why not plan a day out which doesn't involve taking the car... | |
| New Consultations Out on Housing and Green Belt 20/07/2005 | |
| Two new consultations out now on Housing Provision and Protection of Green Belt land... | |
| Parts of SE Face Compulsory Water Metering 20/07/2005 | |
| Energy saving building regulations may be delayed but Water Metering is on the cards for parts of the South East... | |
| South East Smog Alert 23/06/2005 | |
| Soaring temperatures and air pollution combine in smog cocktail - DEFRA warns... | |
| Assembly Against Airport Expansion 20/06/2005 | |
| Gatwick Masterplan branded as unsustainable by the South East Regional Assembly. Click on heading for more details. | |
| Drought in the South East 17/06/2005 | |
| Figures produced this week show the lowest rainfall for 30 years for more informtation read on... | |
| Kyoto, Sustainable Communities & Sustainable Development 16/06/2005 | |
| These issues were all addressed by a Forum for the Future Event in April "Celebrating Sustainable Communities" Read on for the feed back... | |
| Commission for Sustainable Development in the South East 29/04/2005 | |
| The commission has been preparing a series of reports on the Sustainable Development in the South East for more details read on... | |
| SOUTH EAST PLAN 15/04/2005 | |
| Please Respond! | |
| SE PLAN - SEFS HEADLINE ISSUES 08/04/2005 | |
| For details of SEFS headline issues on the SE Plan please read on... | |
| SE Plan Related Events 04/02/2005 | |
| Councils Around the Region Are Organising Events concerning the South East Plan please check to see what your council is organising | |
| PPS 1 Launched 03/02/2005 | |
| A new Planning Policy Statement (1)- Delivering Sustainable Development was launched by ODPM this week... | |
| Sustainable Communities - Plans Slated 03/02/2005 | |
| The Environmental Audit Committee published a report this week slating John Prescotts househuilding plans... | |
| Regional Housing Strategy Consultation 03/02/2005 | |
| The Regional Housing Strategy was launched at the end of January for a 3 month public consultation. | |
| Consultation Begins 24/01/2005 | |
| The consultation in to the draft South East Plan was launched today down in Southampton... | |
| Throw Out the Old Plans 16/12/2004 | |
| A report published by LSE last week recommends a whole new approach to the development of the Thames Gateway... | |
| Last Chance to Comment 16/12/2004 | |
| 23rd December is the closing date for comments on the Proposed Changes to the Milton Keynes Sub Regional Strategy. | |
| Spring Comes Early to The South East 13/12/2004 | |
| News out this week shows that spring is coming early to the region... | |
| Small Renewables in Protected Landscapes 13/12/2004 | |
| The Community Renewables Initiative hosted a 2 day conference on small scale renewables in designated landscapes | |
| South East Needs to Get More From Less 03/12/2004 | |
| A new report show that the SE region will not be able continue offering a high quality of life without changing its ways... | |
| Black Cloud Hangs Over Combe Haven Valley 02/12/2004 | |
| Alistair Darling today announced that the government would fund the son of Hastings Bypass read on for more details.... | |
| The Newest Recycling Phenomenon 18/10/2004 | |
| A new idea from the States. One person's rubbish is another person's resource - Get Freecycling. Read on for more details. | |
| Highways Agency Consults on M3 18/10/2004 | |
| The Highways Agency is currently consulting on the Route Management Strategy for the M3. | |
| SEERA Scrutinises Area Investment Frameworks 08/10/2004 | |
| The Regional Assembly is due to scrutinise the SEEDA's impact on regeneration through AIFs | |
| South East Examines Waste & Minerals Strategy 04/10/2004 | |
| Over the next two weeks the South East Regional Waste & Minerals strategies will be subject to Examination in Public | |
| Ashford's Future 04/10/2004 | |
| BBC reviews the issues related to delivering the Government's Sustainable Communities plans on the ground in Ashford | |
| Environmental Fringe Meetings At Labour Party Conference 23/09/2004 | |
| There are numerous Environmental Fringe meetings and events going on at the Labour Party Conference this year for more details read on... | |
| Alternative Consultation on Sustainable Development 23/09/2004 | |
| Independent "Think Tank" on Sustainable Development has an alternative consultation going until 29th September... | |
| Update on the SE Plan 12/08/2004 | |
| Development of the South East Plan is now underway for more details read on... | |
| Milton Keynes Sub Region Panel Report 11/08/2004 | |
| The panel report into the Milton Keynes Sub Region Examination in Public was published last week for more details read on... | |
| Cross Rail Round Two 06/08/2004 | |
| The second round of consultation on Cross Rail has been launched this week for more details read on... | |
| Updates on RPG9 Partial Reviews and Milton Keynes Sub Regional Study 30/07/2004 | |
| For updates on the Strategies relating to Waste, Energy, Tourism, Transport, Ashford & Milton Keynes read on... | |
| Governments Rural Strategy 2004 Announced 30/07/2004 | |
| The long awaited decision on the Rural Way forward after Haskins was announced by Margaret Beckett last week. | |
| South East Steps Towards Sustainability 05/07/2004 | |
| Last week the region launched 25 objectives which aim to encourage economic development that benefits people and protects and improves the environment | |
| Taking It On Consultation Closes on 31st July 01/07/2004 | |
| Comments on the Goverments Sustainable Development Strategy for the Uk are needed by 31st July | |
| Consultation Update 04/06/2004 | |
| A huge number of consultations have been or are currently going on. Read on for more details... | |
| World Environment Day 04/06/2004 | |
| Saturday 5th June is World Environment Day read on for simple ideas that could help improve our environment... | |
| The Day After World Environment Day 04/06/2004 | |
| Yes the SEFS Coordinator has been to see the environmental disaster movie the Day After Tomorrow | |
| Taking It On 27/05/2004 | |
| Government consultation on the national Sustainable Development Strategy. | |
| Dibden Bay Proposal Rejected - He Who Cares Wins 22/04/2004 | |
| In case you've missed the news this week. The Secretary of State has turned down the ABP development at Dibden Bay | |
| BBC Politics Show Discusses Housing 19/04/2004 | |
| The BBC Politics Show (South) 25th April to discuss housing in the South East. | |
| Seeing the Wood for the Trees 01/04/2004 | |
| A consultation was launched in March on the Forestry Framework for the South East | |
| And the Ashford Panel Report Said 31/03/2004 | |
| SEFS arguments shine through the Ashford Panel Report... | |
| Regional Spatial Strategy - Spring Debates 08/03/2004 | |
| To find out more about and have your say in the South East Plan read on... | |
| Dibden Bay Decision 01/03/2004 | |
| Decision is expected soon. To lobby Alistair Darling read on... | |
| The Way to Go 01/03/2004 | |
| A new coalition of enivronmental Groups tells the Government the way to go on transport... | |
| Regional Waste & Minerals Strategies 01/03/2004 | |
| Both strategies were published today for the next round of consultation. | |
| Update from Ashford Public Examination 29/02/2004 | |
| SEFS took a very active role in the discussion at the public examination into the Ashford Growth Area. | |
| Summary of Regional Spatial Strategy Process 02/02/2004 | |
| The Assembly is currently undertaking a comprehensive review of RPG9 soon to be RSS or now known as South East Plan. Confused? Read on... | |
| Biodiversity Challenge 22/12/2003 | |
| Friends of the Earth warns against complacency in protecting the biodiversity of the country | |
| SEFS Update on Tourism 22/12/2003 | |
| SEFS representatives on the Regional Tourism Strategy report back | |
| Sustainable Communities Overview 22/12/2003 | |
| A summary of the Communities Plan (Sustainable Communities Building for the Future) | |
| Railway Development 15/12/2003 | |
| Updates on the Uckfield, Uckfield-Lewes and Ashford to Brighton Lines | |
| Greening Christmas 15/12/2003 | |
| Tips and ideas for reducing resource use at Christmas. | |
| ecoSE CALLS FOR BETTER BUILDINGS IN THE SOUTH EAST 04/12/2003 | |
| A new partnership, called ecoSE, will be launched on Tuesday 9 December to tackle the tough challenges posed by new housing development in the South E | |
| Planning Alert! 01/12/2003 | |
| The Draft PPS 7 intends to abolish all local landscape and countryside designations. | |
| SEFS Responds to the Regional Minerals Strategy Consultation 21/11/2003 | |
| SEFS members have been working together on the Regional Minerals Strategy. | |
| SEFS HAS MOVED 21/11/2003 | |
| New Office Details can be found here or on our contact page. | |
| Regional Transport Strategy Panel Report 21/11/2003 | |
| SEFS and it members influence the Panel report from the Regional Transport Strategy Public Examination. | |
| Dibden Bay & Ports Update 20/11/2003 | |
| While campaigning groups await the Inspectors report on Dibden Bay, PortsWatch is set up and the governments ports policy is scrutinised. | |
| Summary of Regional Strategies 10/11/2003 | |
| Regional Futures have collated a list of all the strategies and their publication dates into one document. | |
| Additional Consultation On National Park Boundary At Arundel 27/10/2003 | |
| The Countryside Agency is to consult local authorities and statutory bodies about changes to its designated boundary for a South Downs National Park | |
| SEERA Consults on Regional Minerals Strategy 25/09/2003 | |
| The 'Regional Minerals Strategy: Consultation draft' was published on 8 September launching the strategic review and framework for mineral supply up t | |
| MINISTER BACKS PREPARATION OF REGIONAL PLAN FOR THE 25/09/2003 | |
| Report from SEERA on the Urban conference that took place in Portsmouth Recently. Looking at Regional Spatial Planning and Growth Areas. | |
| MULTI-MODAL STUDIES – GOVERNMENT DECISIONS 24/09/2003 | |
| Over the Summer - The Government made major announcements on the Regions Multi Modal Studies. Colin Murray SEFS Transport Worker reports ... | |
| More Links on Multi Modal Studies 24/09/2003 | |
| More links to sites related to the Government's announcement on Multi Modal Studies can be found here... | |
| Bridging the Gap - How the Regional Planning Committee Works 01/09/2003 | |
| Bemused and bewildered by the terms and documents related to Planning within SEERA and beyond, read on for a useful guide on what you need to know. | |
| Renewable Energy 01/09/2003 | |
| SEFS looks towards the Public Examination to continue putting its view across that Renewable Energy targets for the Region are still too low | |
| SEFS Response to Tourism Alterations to RPG 31/08/2003 | |
| Full text of SEFS response to Proposed Alterations to Regional Planning Guidance, South East Tourism and Related Sport and Recreation | |
| SEFS Response to Proposed Changes to RPG on Renewable Energy 21/08/2003 | |
| SEFS response to the the proposed changes to Regional Planning Guidance, South East - Energy Efficienct and Renewable Energy | |
| Sub Regional & Growth Area Studies 16/08/2003 | |
| Housing increases in the South East - Growth Areas time to have your say | |
| SEFS Responds to the Regional Housing Strategy 15/08/2003 | |
| SEFS keeps responding to regional strategies with the latest being the Regional Housing Strategy read on... | |
| Have Your Say on The Future of the North Wessex Downs 15/08/2003 | |
| The first Management Plan to look at the North Wessex Downs ANOB was published on 10 July at the start of a three-month consultation period. | |
| New support for Sustainable Farming in Sussex 15/08/2003 | |
| A new centre has been set up in Sussex to provide advice and support to food and farming businesses in the county | |
| State of the Environment 2003 15/08/2003 | |
| The Environment Agency’s recent assessment of the environment in South East England | |
| T2000 Thames Gateway Bridge Questionnaire 11/08/2003 | |
| T2000 is running a questionnaire to gauge opionion on the need for the Thames Gateway Bridge. Response needed by 12th August | |
| ENVIRONMENTALISTS CONDEMN ASSEMBLY ROAD BUILDING STANCE 10/08/2003 | |
| SEFS respond to SEERA resolution condeming Government rejection of damaging road schemes along the South Coast. | |
| Sustainable Lifestyles Project In Southampton 01/08/2003 | |
| An exciting community project in Southampton which aims to raise awareness of sustainability issues and give simple low cost and effective solutions | |
| Delivering the Regional Sustainable Development Framework 01/08/2003 | |
| Fifty case study examples of how sustainable development is being delivered in the South East have been collected and published by SEERA | |
| Wind Turbine Near Membury 01/08/2003 | |
| Campaigners for Renewable Energy are hoping that a Wind Turbine near Membury may yet get planning go-ahead | |
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| Environment Agency - State of the Environment Report 24/07/2003 | |
| The Environment Agency’s assessment of the environment in South East England | |
| Situations Vacant 10/06/2003 | |
| Situations Vacant: The National Trust & SEERA | |
| Update from SEERA 02/06/2003 | |
| Milton Keynes and South Midlands Area Study & Regional Waste Management Stratey | |
| Regional Referendum on Assembly 17/04/2003 | |
| Regional Referendum on Assembly - The Government is currently finishing its consultation on which regions may have a referendum on whether they want a | |
| Planning & Compulsory Purchase Bill 17/04/2003 | |
| Planning & Compulsory Purchase Bill. The Government is rushing the Bill through with very heavy 'whipping' in the in the select committee | |
| Destination South East - SEERA Tourism Strategy 17/04/2003 | |
| Destination South East - SEERA Tourism Strategy. The draft strategy was approved at the last SEERA Plenary and will be sent to the Government Office | |
| South East Region Rural Affairs Forum (SERAF) 17/04/2003 | |
| SEFS has two places on this. One of the important matters currently being covered is the Governments Strategy for Sustainable Food... | |
| South Downs National Park - Latest 17/04/2003 | |
| South Downs National Park - news from DEFRA | |
| Southampton - Sustainable Lifestyles 17/04/2003 | |
| Sustainability Projects: The Southampton Sustainability Forum in conjunction with the Environment Centre have recently won funding from the Single Reg | |
| MoD Land 17/04/2003 | |
| One of the least publicised but controversial and complex issues in the South East concerns the disposal of MoD land.... | |
| Is the South East Doing its Renewable Best? 04/04/2003 | |
| Update on SEFS response to SEERA's Renewable Energy Strategy shows we're still disappointed with the targets that have been set. | |
| SEFS Update 31/03/2003 | |
| General SEFS update, including details about the website, photo credits, Bob Page and a new document called the Environmental Economy of the South Eas | |
| Renewable Energy Strategy 20/12/2002 | |
| SEERA has published its consultation on Renewable Energy (Strategy for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy ‘Harnessing the Elements’) | |
| SEFS WASTE 20/12/2002 | |
| SEFS Waste - SEERA are currently drafting a waste strategy. | |
| Public Consultation on SE Plan To Go Ahead 20/12/2002 | |
| The Regional Assembly approved the draft of the SE Plan this week. It will now go to public consulation in January read on... | |
| South Coast Multi Modal Study 18/12/2002 | |
| SoCoMMS, roads | |
| Regional Transport Strategy 18/12/2002 | |
| Regional Transport Strategy, SEERA is about to hand over its draft RTS to the Government Office SEERA | |
| Government Airports Consultation 18/12/2002 | |
| The Government has accepted a High Court ruling that it was wrong to exclude Gatwick from its national airports consultation | |
| REGIONAL ECONOMIC STRATEGY (RES) 18/12/2002 | |
| SEFS commented at several stages on the draft SEEDA strategy including input to a special SEERA Plenary session. Regional Economic Strategy, RES | |
| Planning & Compulsory Purchase Bill 18/12/2002 | |
| Planning & Compulsory Purchase Bill - The last newsletter set out what the Government was to include in the Bill. This has now been published. Regiona | |
| Major Regional Growth Areas – Milton Keynes and South Midlands, Ashford and Thames Gateway 18/12/2002 | |
| Major Regional Growth Areas – Milton Keynes and South Midlands, Ashford and Thames Gateway. Regional Planning committee (RPC) | |
| Wasteful Use of Housing Land 18/12/2002 | |
| Planning Matters, Wasteful Use of Housing Land. | |
| Rural Tourism Is Coming 18/12/2002 | |
| Rural Tourism Is Coming. SEEDA has been also been looking at tourism and consulting on a Rural Tourism Strategy for the region. | |
| South Downs Campaign 18/12/2002 | |
| South Downs Campaign. In 14 November, 2002, the Countryside Agency unanimously agreed to publish the South Downs National Park Designation Order. | |
| South East Clued Up on Re-cycling 18/12/2002 | |
| South East Clued Up on Re-cycling Only hippies, loonies and anoraks recycle – don’t they? Wrong. ENCAMS, Keep Britain Tidy | |
| London Orbital Multi-Modal Study (Orbit) 01/12/2002 | |
| London Orbital Multi-Modal Study (Orbit) The Orbit recommended strategy for the M25, SEERA | |
| COUNTRYSIDE AGENCY GRANT 20/09/2002 | |
| COUNTRYSIDE AGENCY GRANT: The Agency had granted SEFS £10,000 this year | |
| SEFS ENERGY 20/09/2002 | |
| SEFS ENERGY: Related to the early review of RPG, SEERA have set up a Renewable Energy task group, renewable energy, GOSE, electrical | |
| Water Quality in the South East 20/09/2002 | |
| Water Quality in the South East. Five resorts in the South East have received the Blue Flag this year. Beaches, bathing, pollution | |
| Regional Appointments - SEERA & RAISE 20/09/2002 | |
| Regional Appointments - SEERA Sustainable Development Officer, RAISE Policy Officer, Sustainable Development Framework (SDF)Regional Action and Involv | |
| REGIONAL ECONOMIC STRATEGY (RES) 12/09/2002 | |
| REGIONAL ECONOMIC STRATEGY (RES) SEFS has submitted its views on the draft dcument. Regional Sustainable Development Framework, Transport | |
| REGIONAL WHITE PAPER 12/09/2002 | |
| REGIONAL WHITE PAPER The government has published a paper ‘Your Region, Your Choice: Revitalising the English Regions’. SEEDA | |
| REGIONAL TRANSPORT 30/04/2002 | |
| REGIONAL TRANSPORT Strategy, You wait for ages for a regional transport consultation then several come at once, M25, orbital, aiports | |
| SEFS ENERGY 30/04/2002 | |
| SEFS ENERGY, SEERA Renewable Energy task group, GOSE, electricity, renewable sources | |
| SEFS WASTE 30/04/2002 | |
| SEFS WASTE, The South East Regional Technical Advisory Body, for Waste (SERTAB, Regional Waste Strategy | |
| South Coast Transport Campaign 30/04/2002 | |
| South Coast Transport Campaign, South Coast Multi Modal Study (SoCoMMS), The South Coast Transport Campaign (SCTC, CPRE, FOE,T2000, public transport, | |
| SEFS and the Hastings Bypasses 30/08/2001 | |
| Regional Transport Matters -SEFS and the Hastings Bypasses. Hastings and Bexhill | |
| NEWS FROM SE of England Devevlopment Agency (SEEDA) 30/08/2001 | |
| NEWS FROM SE of England Devevlopment Agency SEEDA, Regional Assembly, Sustainable Development Committee, waste, Regional Economic Strategy | |
| REGIONAL PLANNING 30/08/2001 | |
| REGIONAL PLANNING, SEERA is now officially responsible for regional planning. Regional Planning Guidance, Advisory Groups, Transport | |
| WASTE 30/08/2001 | |
| A regional Waste strategy is being developed by a new body called South East Regional Technical Advisory Board (for Waste) - SERTAB | |
| Regional Ports Strategy 30/03/2001 | |
| Regional Ports Strategy - stategy being produced by South East and Anglian Ports Local Authority Group (SEAPLAG). Regional Transport Strategy | |
| Tidy Britain Group/Going for Green - article by TBG 30/03/2001 | |
| Tidy Britain Group/Going for Green - background article from TBG, sustainable lifestyles, Just Bin It | |
| Ashford Panel Report 01/01/1970 | |
| The Panel report from the Ashford Examination in Public is now available. For details on the impact of SEFS appearance read on... | |
| SEFS AGM 2006 01/01/1970 | |
| Read on for a report on the SEFS AGM | |
| Planning Disaster 09/05/1900 | |
| Regional Transport Strategy | |
| The preparation of a new regional transport strategy (RTS) for South East England has now reached the public examination stage. | |
| Regional Waste Strategy Launched | |
| SEERA has launched the long awaited Regional Waste Strategy. SEFS will be responding during the consultation period which runs to 23rd June. | |
| REGIONAL WHITE PAPER, Regional Assemblies (preparations) Bill | |
| The last Newsletter set out what was in the Regional White paper. A Bill has now been published for referendums on whether the public wants an elected | |
| Regional Transport Strategy | |
| Regional Transport Strategy. SEERA published a consultation draft of the new RTS in June for responses by Wednesday 18th September | |
| Destination South East - SEERA Tourism Strategy | |
| Destination South East - SEERA Tourism Strategy SEERA is currently consulting on a draft regional Tourism Strategy, countryside, rural | |
| South Coast Multi Modal Study | |
| Regional Transport: South Coast Multi Modal Study is now finished. SoCoMMs is now finished. On the 9th September, the Government Office for the South | |
| Government Airports Consultation | |
| Government Airports Consultation. On 23rd July, the Government finally published its consultation documents on new airport capacity in the UK. Gatwi | |
| Regional Ports Strategy | |
| Regional Ports Strategy: The final report makes recommendations for a range of ports. Seaports, Dover, Dibden Bay, Felixstowe, Harwich | |
| Planning Matters & Planning Green Paper | |
| Planning Matters & Planning Green Paper, Housing Development, infrastructure, affordable housing, Regional Planning Guidance RPG, Regional Spatial Sta | |
| No Airport At Cliffe | |
| No Airport at Cliffe:The Government has recently published controversial proposals to meet predicted future growth in air traffic, marshes | |
| BEST FOOT FORWARD | |
| Oxford-based consultants Best Foot Forward (BFF), Island State, Isle of Wight,sustainability, Waste, Ecosys | |
| SEEDA - REGIONAL ECONOMIC STRATEGY | |
| SEEDA - REGIONAL ECONOMIC STRATEGY, The South East of England Development Agency (SEEDA),Regional Economic Strategy (RES) | |
| REGIONAL PORTS STRATEGY | |
| REGIONAL PORTS STRATEGY This enters another phase with a range of stakeholders being consulted on draft strategies, SEFS will be responding | |
| PLANNING GREEN PAPER | |
| PLANNING GREEN PAPER, sustainable development, infrastructure, housing, airport, airports, ports, quarries, business planning zones | |
| Rural Sounding Board | |
| Rural Sounding Board (RSB, Rural White Paper, farming, forestry | |
| Regional Ports Strategy | |
| Regional Ports Strategy. The consultants have revised the contract will not now be completed until the end of March. | |
| Regional Planning | |
| Regional Planning. The SEFS Regional Planning Group Policy, Policy and Executive Committee, housing, flood management, SEERA, waste | |
| Multi Modal Studies | |
| Multi Modal Studies - a worry is that the South Coast Corridor MMS will end up supporting a road round Hastings, Arundel, Worthing, Lewes, SCCMMs | |
| Regional Transport Strategy | |
| Regional Transport Strategy, SEERA objectives | |
| Regional Planning Guidance | |
| Regional Planning Guidance, A final draft Regional Planning Guidance was published at the turn of the year, GOSE, RPG, housing | |
| Regional Airports Strategy | |
| Gatwick Included in Airports Consultation - Government's Regional Airports Strategy (or SERAS) | |
| Alternative Consultation on Sustainable Development | |
| Independent "Think Tank" on Sustainable Development has an alternative consultation going until 29th September... | |