The forces of nature, sometimes aggravated by the actions of man, are challenging the landscape and seascape which we seek to protect. The Solent is now constantly under huge pressure from shipping, leisure activities and development along its shoreline, as well as the impact of climate change. The aim of the Solent Protection Society (SPS), … Continue reading SPS extends a welcome to the Chichester Harbour community
Category: Langstone and Chichester
Eastney – Fraser Range development proposal
Solent Protection Society takes a close interest in the conservation of the natural heritage and historic assets of the Solent shoreline. In particular, we are concerned with safeguarding the views towards that shoreline by users of the Solent, a viewpoint not always given priority in planning applications. The fortifications at the eastern end of Southsea … Continue reading Eastney – Fraser Range development proposal
SPS Away Day – 2018
The 2018 Solent Protection Society Away Day was advertised as a cruise around Chichester Harbour on the solar electric powered “Solar Heritage” vessel, an opportunity to view Chichester Harbour and get up-close to the harbour seals and bird life followed by lunch at Emsworth Sailing Club. Thirty six SPS members and guests signed-up for the … Continue reading SPS Away Day – 2018
Innovative sea defence repairs using ‘Concrete Canvas’
We are interested to note this piece from the Eastern Solent Coastal Partnership website. Parts of the sea defences on the Warblington shore line, compromised during last winter's storms, have been effectively repaired using a new technique. The repairs commenced on 1st August 2018 to the worst damaged sections of wall, where the concrete rendering … Continue reading Innovative sea defence repairs using ‘Concrete Canvas’
Langstone Sea Defences
SPS was made aware of concerns regarding the imminent preach of the sea defences and lack of action at Southmore Lane, Langstone. Havant BC had released a press notice last week announcing £376,000 funding had been secured for options appraisal for coastal defence study at Langstone because of flood risk for 86 homes and Hayling … Continue reading Langstone Sea Defences
Tornado at Hayling Island
An estimated £100,000 damage was done by a tornado at Hayling Island over the weekend
New Chairman for Chichester Harbour Trust
Chichester Harbour @chichesterharbo 1h New chairman for Chichester Harbour Trust - Latest - Chichester Observer: http://www.chichester.co.uk/news/top-stories/latest/new-chairman-for-chichester-harbour-trust-1-5203725#.Ucf6cbjDggU.twitter …
Langstone Harbour Threatened
Budget cuts forced on Langstone Harbour by Portsmouth and Havant Council representatives threaten the ability of Langstone Harbour Board to meet its statutory duty to look after and manage one of the best nature reserves in the Solent. Valuable Nature Site The Harbour is of exceptionally high ecological value and is the subject of local, … Continue reading Langstone Harbour Threatened
AWARD TO EAST HEAD COASTAL ISSUES ADVISORY GROUP
Solent Protection Society presents Conservation Award The Solent Protection Society, which aims to protect the environment of the Solent for future generations, has presented a Conservation Award to the East Coastal Issues Advisory Group (EHCIAG). EHCIAG is made up of nine organisations with a common interest in developing a long term strategy for East Head in … Continue reading AWARD TO EAST HEAD COASTAL ISSUES ADVISORY GROUP
Society axes proposal for Marine National Park and calls for a more flexible and sensitive approach to managing marine areas
Posted on 16 May 2007 Solent Protection Society (SPS) is to urge the Government to adopt a more sophisticated and flexible approach to managing marine areas which are subject to a number of different uses. In its response to the White Paper on the Marine Bill, Solent Protection calls for a more thoughtful and sensitive … Continue reading Society axes proposal for Marine National Park and calls for a more flexible and sensitive approach to managing marine areas