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
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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.
Proposed New Wightlink Ferries
Posted on 02 Oct 2007 The Solent Protection Society is fully aware of the considerable public anxiety over the new ferries and their introduction next year. Since 2005 Solent Protection Society has taken an active interest in Wightlink's plans for replacement ferries on the Lymington-Yarmouth service. It has liaised with Wightlink, the major Lymington yacht … Continue reading Proposed New Wightlink Ferries
Hurst View Caravan Park Planning Enforcement Appeal
Posted on 01 Oct 2007 The Appeal against The Planning Enforcement Notice concerning land adjacent to Hurst View Caravan Park, Lower Pennington, Lymington, was heard on July 3rd, 4th and 5th in Lymington Town Hall. The result of the Hearing from The Planning Inspectorate in Bristol was to uphold the Notice and dismiss the Appeal … Continue reading Hurst View Caravan Park Planning Enforcement Appeal
Proposed New Wightlink Ferries
Posted on 01 Oct 2007 The Solent Protection Society is fully aware of the considerable public anxiety over the new ferries and their introduction next year. Since 2005 Solent Protection Society has taken an active interest in Wightlink's plans for replacement ferries on the Lymington-Yarmouth service. It has liaised with Wightlink, the major Lymington yacht … Continue reading Proposed New Wightlink Ferries
Hurst View Caravan Park Planning Enforcement Appeal
Posted on 19 Sep 2007 The Appeal against The Planning Enforcement Notice concerning land adjacent to Hurst View Caravan Park, Lower Pennington, Lymington, was heard on July 3rd, 4th and 5th in Lymington Town Hall. The result of the Hearing from The Planning Inspectorate in Bristol was to uphold the Notice and dismiss the Appeal … Continue reading Hurst View Caravan Park Planning Enforcement Appeal
Hurst View Caravan Park appeal hearing
Posted on 10 Jul 2007 On the 3rd of July there was a Government Inspector led Planning Enforcement Appeal held at Lymington Town hall. This had been called after repeated non compliance by the appellant, owner of Hurst View Caravan Park, with a New Forest District Council Planning Order over the last two years. The … Continue reading Hurst View Caravan Park appeal hearing
Lymington/Yarmouth Ferries
Posted on 29 Mar 2007 Following meetings with Wightlink early in 2006, the Society's Council received a presentation from Mr. Andrew Willson, Chief Executive of Wightlink and Mr. John Burrows, Operation Manager, covering their plans for the future of the Lymington/Yarmouth route. Wightlink plans to replace the present 30-year old ferries with vessels of 4 … Continue reading Lymington/Yarmouth Ferries
West Solent Marine National Park Report
Posted on 07 Jan 2006 Introduction and Summary A 'Solent National Waterpark' was proposed by the Society fifty years ago, at the instigation of leading members Sir Hugh Casson and Maldwin Drummond. Unfortunately the time was not right for this imaginative idea to take shape, but there has recently been a massive renewal of interest, … Continue reading West Solent Marine National Park Report
Birds of the Solent
Posted on 22 Aug 2005 One of the most interesting features of the Solent waters is its diverse bird population. This makes the Solent important too for birds and important to people who wish to study or watch them. The purpose of this brief resume is to give non-specialist ornithologists a taste of what can … Continue reading Birds of the Solent
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