A Ray of Hope for Green Belt Protection
In recent years, local councils have been required to plan for large numbers of new homes in their areas. Target numbers have been calculated using methodologies set by national Governments and the targets have been mandatory. In areas such as the Chilterns where a large proportion of the land is
Partnership Fighting Massive Green Belt Development at Marshcroft, East of Tring
Join the campaign – this affects all of us! We’ve joined Grove Fields Residents Association and CPRE Hertfordshire – the Countryside Charity, to fight Redrow plc’s proposal for a massive new housing development on land in the countryside east of Tring. A Public Inquiry will be held in March 2023 and
Bombshell Revelations – Bob Stuart uncovers Hughenden’s secret
It was once high on Hitler’s hit list of strategic targets during WWII, yet survived the war practically unscathed. Hughenden Manor, the former home of Victorian Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli, is now a National Trust property. It overlooks a peaceful and picturesque valley near High Wycombe – yet for decades
Green Belt saved at Beaconsfield
The Chiltern Society was delighted to hear just before Christmas that a planning appeal for a development of 450 new homes in the Green Belt at Beaconsfield had been dismissed by a Planning Inspector. The decision followed a Public Inquiry that took place in October/November 2022. The original planning application
River Chess Community grants of up to £5K available now, do you qualify?
Are you a community group working somewhere in the Chess Catchment looking to do something to help the river chess or reduce how much water is being used? If so you may be eligible for one of our community grants. Here in the Chilterns we are one of the highest consumers
Pre-Christmas Work Party at the beautiful Watercress Beds
Come and join the Chiltern Society Volunteers for a pre-Christmas work party at the beautiful Watercress Beds at Ewelme on Wednesday, 21st December at 9.30am. We will be clearing weeds and frosted watercress from the watercress beds, bagging up compost and trimming trees and bushes. A great way to make new friends and to
Chiltern Society Christmas Letter
Dear Volunteers, Members and Friends, It’s been such an exciting year, with so many things to celebrate, and ever more to contemplate going forward. This year we significantly passed our target of hosting over 900 volunteer roles, the backbone of our society, delivering the work of more than 50 individual
Hamper Winners Announced
We are delighted that both winners of this year’s hamper competition have been informed and will shortly be receiving their hampers, just in time for Christmas! Congratulations to Barbara from Little Chalfont and Mike from Haddenham, we do hope you enjoy all the locally sourced treats! We want to thank
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