Chris Packham launches legal challenge against HS2
The Chiltern Society has been fighting hard against HS2 for over a decade. Last year when an independent review of the project was announced, we were quick to reiterate our longstanding concerns and arguments against the proposals; namely the inevitable environmental devastation, unprecedented threat to Chilterns wildlife and grave geological
An open letter to The Prime Minister, Ministers and all MPs
The Chiltern Society is very disappointed at the Government’s decision to proceed with HS2 in full, and particularly with the section across the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. As a charity supported by 7000 members and hundreds of volunteers who support our work to protect and promote the AONB
Active Trustee Treasurer Required
The Chiltern Society is actively seeking a new Treasurer to manage and oversee its financial affairs. Day to day financial recording is carried out by an employed bookkeeper. The role of the Treasurer is to oversee the entire finances of the Charity with the assistance of the Chief Officer and
We’re Recruiting: Communications and Fundraising Officer
We’re looking for a new Communications and Fundraising Officer to support the Chief Officer to deliver of all aspects of fundraising, membership and income growth, and to increase awareness of the Chiltern Society’s work both internally and externally. Salary: Scale £26,000 – £28,750 per annum Hours: 35 hours (9-5 Monday-Friday) regular
We’re still fighting hard against HS2!
We’ve sprung into 2020 with determination to make sure our concerns about HS2 are listened to and taken seriously. This week we’ve written to Grant Shapps, Secretary of State for Transport, to outline our arguments against the project once again. In the Autumn, when a review of the project was
Chiltern Society Response to the Glover Review
A major independent review – led by Julian Glover – has called for action to reignite the founding spirit of our great National Park movement in order to make them greener, more beautiful and open to everyone. The Chiltern Society both supports the principles of the report and the proposal
Chalk Streams in Crisis – Update
It has been two weeks since we gathered the industry leaders at our AGM to talk about #ChalkStreamsInCrisis, where the big hitters from the Environment Agency, Ofwat, Affinity Water and Thames Water joined our friends from the Chilterns Chalk Stream Project and the Chiltern Conservation Board to answer tough questions
Farm Shop Award Presentation
Last week we had the pleasure of meeting the owners of the farm shops picked by our judges as the very best in the Chilterns. It was a joyous occasion, hosted by Peterley Manor Farm in Prestwood, our overall winners, who provided a fabulous array of refreshments from their own
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