Changes to National Planning Policy on the Way
We have recently submitted comments on the draft amendments to the Government’s National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). This is the national policy document that guides local authorities in the preparation of their local plans and in making decisions on planning applications. The amendments proposed are to update the policies in
Box Woodland Project at Wormsley Estate
This week, 30 of our volunteers returned to Wormsley Estate to help kick-start start the next phase of an exciting Box Woodland project that is being funded by a £50,000 grant from Network Rail. The funding will allow thousands of new tress to be planted on site, and we’re delighted
Best Brunch in the Chilterns
Help us to find the best brunch in the Chilterns! ‘Brunching’ has become increasingly popular over the last few years, with many local cafes and restaurants providing a fantastic range of dishes on their menu to attract brunch-loving customers. We thought it would be appropriate to jump on the bandwagon
Volunteers get to work at Lindengate
Last week a group of our volunteers spent the morning at Lidengate, helping to enhance the habitats in their wildlife area focussing on the boundary hedge. Volunteers worked hard to clear bramble and cut back the sides to help thicken the hedge up making it more attractive for a range
Influencing Local Planning Policy
The Chiltern Society has always taken a keen interest in the planning policies being developed by the Local Planning Authorities across the Chilterns area. With the scale of development across the region likely to increase significantly over the next twenty years, it is essential that we take an active approach
PhotoGroup 2018 Exhibition
Our PhotoGroup’s 2018 online exhibition has just opened, and is now in its 14th year. There are nearly 300 photos in the 2018 collection, all contributed by our Chiltern based members. Landscapes are the most popular subjects, closely followed by some spectacular Flora and Fauna. The Heritage category also boasts
Kingwood Common Group Get To Work!
On 1st November, our brand new Kingwood Common Conservation Group officially launched with it’s first volunteering session. Twenty-five volunteers rolled up their sleeves to clear bracken, bramble and self-seeded saplings from the open glades to help restore this important heathland and acid grassland habitat near Nettlebed. Kingwood Common, a County
Congratulations to our North Chilterns Path Maintenance Volunteers
A HUGE well done to our NCMPV group who achieved Highly Commended in the Dacorum Borough Council Community Champion Awards, which recognises individuals and groups who go out of their way to make Dacorum a cleaner, safer and greener place to live. Les Mosco, the group leader, along with seven
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