Our response to HS2’s news of its intention to start tunnelling in the Chilterns
Chiltern Society Statement in response to HS2 announcement of its intention to commence tunnel boring operations beneath the Chilterns AONB The Chiltern Society and its partners, the River Chess Association and Buckinghamshire Berkshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) are today warning that the fragile chalk aquifer beneath the Misbourne Valley
M25 Service Station Public Inquiry
The Society has today received notification that there is going to be a Public Inquiry in relation to a new motorway service station on the M25 close to Chalfont St Peter. An appeal has been made by the applicant to the Planning Inspectorate because Buckinghamshire has not determined their planning
The Chilterns Building Design Awards 2021
Rasa Akelyte-Rashid, Design Awards Ambassador at the Chiltern Society said “ We are proud to organise the Chilterns Buildings Design Awards in partnership with the Chilterns Conservation Board. The purpose of this highly respected award is to encourage the highest possible quality of building design to conserve and enhance the
HS2 apply for Licence to bore the Chiltern Tunnel through the Aquifer
This was established when at the Society’s request, Lord Berkeley asked written questions with regard to this – see link. The answer is concerning. Of the three assessments submitted, two are in draft. We have raised the issue of the risks of tunnelling through the aquifer since this route through the
Biodiversity Accounting in Bucks
Biodiversity Accounting is the idea that developers should contribute to biodiversity and that there should be a biodiversity net gain from development. The forthcoming Environment Bill is likely to require that all developments create a 10% increase in biodiversity value. The Society has recently responded to a consultation on a
Keep dogs on leads around livestock and under control at all times
Tom Beeston, our Chief Officer, said “We’re delighted more people than ever are enjoying the Chilterns, but concerned regarding the impact this increased traffic is having for farmers and wildlife. It’s great to see the Chiltern Conservation Board is helping bring all parties together and highlighting the importance of following
Interim Trustees sought for a new food-focused charity in Buckinghamshire – Buckinghamshire Food Partnership
Buckinghamshire Food Partnership is a new initiative for better food for Buckinghamshire, working collectively towards the vision: Everyone in Buckinghamshire has access to and enjoys great tasting, healthy, fair and sustainable food. They are setting up a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and are seeking three to six interim Trustees, including
Chiltern Way and Chiltern Heritage Trail – diversion near Newland Park/Chiltern Open Air Museum
Chiltern Way and Chiltern Heritage Trail – diversion near Newland Park/Chiltern Open Air Museum The footpath running to the west of Newland Park is closed and not due to reopen until January 2022. Please check the local notices and follow the recommended diversion. Download the ChilternWayUpdates PDF to see where the
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