LOADS OF WORK TO DO

We took the board to task earlier this year when it deferred a decision on what to say about the tip until after West Sussex County Council, as

planning authority, had made up its mind.

But the board has made its

opposition clear and quite right, too. Its job is to look after the Downs.

It has LOADS OF WORK TO DO

Congratulations to the Sussex Downs Conservation Board for making its views clear on the continued use of a rubbish dump at Halewick Lane in Sompting.

We took the board to task earlier this year when it deferred a decision on what to say about the tip until after West Sussex County Council, as

planning authority, had made up its mind.

But the board has made its

opposition clear and quite right, too. Its job is to look after the Downs.

It has also demonstrated its

independence from West Sussex County Council, which supplies many of its members.

There's no doubt that Halewick Lane is a blot on the landscape and should never be allowed to continue in such a sensitive location.

Now the board will have to prepare a vigorous and well-researched case for Environment Secretary John Prescott, who will take the final

decision on the tip.

It was Mr Prescott who announced last month that the board will be replaced by a national park with stronger powers to look after the Downs.

But that's at least two years away. In the meantime, the board has plenty of work to do, as the Halewick Lane saga proves.

SENSIBLE VIEW

The Palace Pier at Brighton needs big attractions so it can continue as the number one tourist destination in the South East.

That's why it's put in a planning application to the borough council for two new rides, including a water-based flume.

After winning a battle with the

borough earlier this year over existing rides, pier bosses may feel confident they can get permission for the new rides.

But they must use common sense and not cover the whole pierhead with ugly structures or the public support they enjoy will start to wane.

RISKS STALLING

Women's institutes have for decades produced home-made goods ranging from pickles to tea cosies for

customers to enjoy.

But the WI market at Southwick may be forced to close because the flood of customers has become a trickle.

If more don't turn up soon,

Southwick people will be able to enjoy jam today but not jam tomorrow.LOADS OF WORK TO DO

Congratulations to the Sussex Downs Conservation Board for making its views clear on the continued use of a rubbish dump at Halewick Lane in Sompting.

We took the board to task earlier this year when it deferred a decision on what to say about the tip until after West Sussex County Council, as

planning authority, had made up its mind.

But the board has made its

opposition clear and quite right, too. Its job is to look after the Downs.

It has also demonstrated its

independence from West Sussex County Council, which supplies many of its members.

There's no doubt that Halewick Lane is a blot on the landscape and should never be allowed to continue in such a sensitive location.

Now the board will have to prepare a vigorous and well-researched case for Environment Secretary John Prescott, who will take the final

decision on the tip.

It was Mr Prescott who announced last month that the board will be replaced by a national park with stronger powers to look after the Downs.

But that's at least two years away. In the meantime, the board has plenty of work to do, as the Halewick Lane saga proves.

SENSIBLE VIEW

The Palace Pier at Brighton needs big attractions so it can continue as the number one tourist destination in the South East.

That's why it's put in a planning application to the borough council for two new rides, including a water-based flume.

After winning a battle with the

borough earlier this year over existing rides, pier bosses may feel confident they can get permission for the new rides.

But they must use common sense and not cover the whole pierhead with ugly structures or the public support they enjoy will start to wane.

RISKS STALLING

Women's institutes have for decades produced home-made goods ranging from pickles to tea cosies for

customers to enjoy.

But the WI market at Southwick may be forced to close because the flood of customers has become a trickle.

If more don't turn up soon,

Southwick people will be able to enjoy jam today but not jam tomorrow. West Sussex County Council, which supplies many of its members.

There's no doubt that Halewick Lane is a blot on the landscape and should never be allowed to continue in such a sensitive location.

Now the board will have to prepare a vigorous and well-researched case for Environment Secretary John Prescott, who will take the final

decision on the tip.

It was Mr Prescott who announced last month that the board will be replaced by a national park with stronger powers to look after the Downs.

But that's at least two years away. In the meantime, the board has plenty of work to do, as the Halewick Lane saga proves.

SENSIBLE VIEW

The Palace Pier at Brighton needs big attractions so it can continue as the number one tourist destination in the South East.

That's why it's put in a planning application to the borough council for two new rides, including a water-based flume.

After winning a battle with the

borough earlier this year over existing rides, pier bosses may feel confident they can get permission for the new rides.

But they must use common sense and not cover the whole pierhead with ugly structures or the public support they enjoy will start to wane.

RISKS STALLING

Women's institutes have for decades produced home-made goods ranging from pickles to tea cosies for

customers to enjoy.

But the WI market at Southwick may be forced to close because the flood of customers has become a trickle.

If more don't turn up soon,

Southwick people will be able to enjoy jam today but not jam tomorrow.

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