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National Park Authority Establishment Team

SDNPA Establishment Team

From a small office in Midhurst, the South Downs National Park Authority Establishment Team (pictured right), led by Dr Richard Shaw is paving the way for the National Park Authority to sit in April 2010 and take up its full powers in April 2011.

The Establishment Team produces regular newsletters which are available below. You'll find information in the newsletter about subscribing to a regular Establishment Team update. The Team have recently launched a website which report on all the latest developments regarding the transition to a National Park, visit www.southdowns.gov.uk

December 2009 Newsletter (Adobe Acrobat)

October 2009 Newsletter (Adobe Acrobat)


What's already happened?

18 August 2009: Hearing on six additional areas plus Green Ridge and Gote Farm
6 October 2009: Deadline passes for applications for Membership of National Park Authority
12 November 2009: National Park boundary confirmed
10 December 2009: National Park Authority membership size decided
16 July 2009: Consultation on membership of South Downs National Park Authority
8 June 2009: Interim Chief Executive appointed to launch new National Park Authority
13 July 2009: Parish meetings underway

Frequently Asked Questions

Who will be advising the Interim Chief Executive?
What happens next?
Could the decision still be appealed against?
What about AONB areas not included in a National Park?
How will access rules change?
How does a National Park differ from an AONB in terms of Management?
How will planning rules change?
What about the impact on local businesses?
Will the South Downs be overwhelmed by visitors?

South Downs National Park Fact Sheet (Adobe Acrobat)

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