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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

29/07/2003
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...