Posted on 01 Apr 2008 The Solent Protection Society has registered its objection to the proposal by Hampshire County Council to extract up to 8 million tons of aggregates from this coastal area. The Society was formed in 1956 to protest at the proposal by Texaco to build an oil refinery at Chilling. We were … Continue reading Chilling/Brenwich gravel extraction
East Head – The Current Position
Posted on 01 Apr 2008 East Head survived the storms of February and March this year in relatively good condition. The beach recharge, undertaken in 2005, at the main point of erosion at the Neck and Hinge of the feature, did not take the full brunt of the storm or the tidal surge, about 1 … Continue reading East Head – The Current Position
New Council Members
Posted on 01 Apr 2008 Anthony Matusch Anthony Matusch lives Yarmouth and has sailed on the Solent for 50 years. Trained as Chartered Accountant, Antony was Chairman of his family manufacturing business for many years until retirement and Vice-President and then President of Industry Association in Brussels 1998-2005. He is Member of Royal Yacht Squadron … Continue reading New Council Members
Portsmouth World Heritage Bid
Posted on 01 Apr 2008 The Working Party assembling the bid to get the harbour on to the national list of sites which are suitable for the country to submit to ICOMOS is now gathering momentum, led by Dr Celia Clark of the Portsmouth Society and Peter Goodship of the Portsmouth Dockyard Heritage Trust, with … Continue reading Portsmouth World Heritage Bid
Shipping in Solent Waters
Posted on 01 Apr 2008 Single Hull Tankers Your Council still strives to minimise the risk of oil pollution in the Solent by securing the agreement of the tankers owners and their cargo receivers not to transit the western Solent via the Needles in a laden condition. Coastal tankers, many only with single hulls, loaded … Continue reading Shipping in Solent Waters
Solent Protection hosts meeting re New Ferries on Lymington to Yarmouth Route
Posted on 01 Apr 2008 Following the announcement last December by the Solent Protection Society that it has registered its objection to the introduction of the proposed larger ferries on the Lymington to Yarmouth route, the Society organized a Briefing Meeting of principal parties to further consider the situation. The meeting, held in Lymington on … Continue reading Solent Protection hosts meeting re New Ferries on Lymington to Yarmouth Route
West Solent
Posted on 01 Apr 2008 It had been hoped to publish a final condensed version of this paper in the spring newsletter. However, in view of the publication by the government of The Marine Bill in the first week of April, it has been decided to defer this action until the working party has had … Continue reading West Solent
Lymington Ferries Update
Posted on 21 Jan 2008 Lymington Ferries Following the AGM a sub-group was set up which includes geographical representation and relevant professional expertise. It is chaired by Sheelagh Evans. Meetings have been held with Ryan Willegers (Harbour Master), Andrew Willson (Managing Director, Wightlink) and representatives of the Lymington River Users and there has been informal … Continue reading Lymington Ferries Update
Lecture Programme September 2007
Posted on 31 Dec 2007 During the year the following lectures about the Society and Solent birdlife were given by Dr Chris Willard: Royal Lymington YC Scow Division Birds of the Solent (19/02/07) Keynes Park Cruising Club, Bristol About the Solent Protection Society (28/03/07) CPRE Dinner at Keyhaven Yacht Club Birds of The Solent (04/04/07) … Continue reading Lecture Programme September 2007
SPS Names Lymington Ferries Sub Committee
Posted on 16 Dec 2007 Following the recent AGM, a sub-committee has been set up to take forward action on the AGM resolution. It consists of:- Sheelagh Evans (Chairman) Terry Gerald Edward Marris Graham Rabbitts Chris Willard Tom Young Monthly reports will be posted on the website.
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