Posted on 22 Apr 2011 Open this link for a copy of the chairman letter 2011
SPS Response to Planning Application to Recharge Boiler Marsh
Posted on 11 Jan 2011 The Solent Protection Society wishes to object to this application The Solent Protection Society strongly supports the principle of the beneficial use of material dredged from the Lymington River to restore or improve salt marshes in the vicinity of Lymington so offsetting the effect of natural process which are damaging … Continue reading SPS Response to Planning Application to Recharge Boiler Marsh
SPS Response to Wightlink Terminal Planning Aplication
Posted on 11 Jan 2011 Response by Solent Protection Society to New Forest District Council in respect of the planning application to carry out work to the Wightlink Ferry Terminal The Solent Protection Society wishes to object to this application The Solent Protection Society welcomes the above application by Wightlink for upgrading and modifications of … Continue reading SPS Response to Wightlink Terminal Planning Aplication
LHC Update November 2010
Posted on 01 Dec 2010 Lymington Harbour Commissioners Stakeholder Update – November 2010 Review of ‘W’ Class Ferry Operations & Marine Safety Introduction In 2009, Lymington Harbour Commissioners appointed BMT Isis to conduct an independent review of ferry operations and marine safety on the river during the busy summer season. Their report also analysed ferry … Continue reading LHC Update November 2010
Latest Bembridge Harbour Report
Posted on 01 Nov 2010 Since we last reported, Bembridge Harbour Trust (BHT) has been working hard to try and purchase Bembridge Harbour, unfortunately so far without success. BHT, a registered charity, of which SPS is a founder member, was set up to buy Bembridge Harbour should the opportunity arise and to hold it in … Continue reading Latest Bembridge Harbour Report
LHC 2010 Plan Consultation Comment
Posted on 21 Nov 2010 Download a copy of the lhc plan.
New Ferries Stakeholders Update – No. 10
Posted on 23 Feb 2010 Whilst the Harbour Commissioners have consistently supported the need for a proper evaluation and control of any potential environmental effects of the new ferries on the river and adjacent protected areas, we must take issue with the misinformation contained in the front page article of the Lymington Times on 20th … Continue reading New Ferries Stakeholders Update – No. 10
Ferries- Judge rules that Wightlink acted unlawfully
Posted on 18 Feb 2010 On 16 February Mr Justice Owen gave his judgement in the case bought by the Lymington River Association against Wightlink and DEFRA He ruled that the decision taken by Wightlink to introduce W class ferries in February 2009 was unlawful being in breach of its duties under the Habitats Directive … Continue reading Ferries- Judge rules that Wightlink acted unlawfully
New Ferries Stakeholders Update – No. 9
Posted on 17 Feb 2010 Having received a copy of the court’s judgement the Commissioners note that it has confirmed that LHC has no powers to consent to, or prohibit, the introduction of the new ferries. It also notes the position taken by LHC in February 2009 and publicised by Stakeholder Update no 4 as … Continue reading New Ferries Stakeholders Update – No. 9
Bembridge Harbour Important developments
Posted on 01 Feb 2010 Bembridge Harbour Important developments The Department for Transport has confirmed that it will be conducting a public inquiry in January into the level of harbour dues being levied by the Bembridge Harbour Improvements Company Limited over the last four years, following appeals by harbour users. It is understood this will … Continue reading Bembridge Harbour Important developments
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