Thames Valley – water for wildlife
The Environment Agency are currently developing a major long-term flood alleviation scheme covering the whole of the Thames catchment upstream of London. In developing the Thames Valley Flood Scheme, the EA are looking to work with a range of partners. The Chiltern Society has an important interest in this area
Misbourne Environmental Protection Ltd
A group of local environmentalists have formed a company, Misbourne Environmental Protection Ltd with a view to challenge the Environmental Agency’s decision to approve the commencement of tunnelling through the Mid-Chilterns Aquifer, which supplies water to the residents of the Misbourne Valley and a large part of London. Their particular
Three Rivers Local Plan
Three Rivers Local Plan – the Society’s final response The Chiltern Society has now submitted its final response on the Three Rivers Local Plan. This follows on from the previous web article setting out our initial comments. The main concerns are still over the quantity of new development proposed in
HS2 Petition in Parliament
A petition has been presented to Parliament ‘Stop work on HS2 immediately and hold a new vote to repeal the legislation’. This will be debated on 13th September 2021. We would ask everyone to contact their local MP to ensure that they attend the debate. Our email to Chilterns MPs
Your local fresh water needs you! – Thames Water Blitz
Become a citizen scientist and test the water quality in your nearest river, stream, lake or pond! Earth Watch are running their Autumn Thames Water Blitz from the 24-27 September. They are asking people to collect water samples on these days to help them get overview of the water quality
Oxfordshire plans for the next 30 years
A consultation has now started on a new Oxfordshire 2050 Plan. This is being prepared jointly by all the local authorities in Oxfordshire to guide development in the county over the next 30 years. The plans identify a need for up to 150,000 homes across the county whilst seeking to
HS2 News
Government appears to be getting the jitters about HS2, especially in the North. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p09rf189
Big Change in Three Rivers
The Chiltern Society’s Planning Group are currently preparing a detailed response to the current consultation on the Three Rivers Local Plan. We will be submitting a detailed response by 20th August 2021, but here are our initial concerns – Three Rivers District is located on the edge of the Chilterns
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