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South Downs National Park Confirmed
Hilary Benn, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs announced on 12 November 2009 the creation of a new National Park for the South Downs.The South Downs National Park will come into being on 31 March 2010. The map (PDF 714 KB) shows the area that comprises the National Park. A more detailed map can be found on Natural England’s website. A National Park authority will also be established.
The Secretary of State’s decision on 12 November 2009 was accompanied by the following documents:
- The South Downs Hearing Report - 28 August 2009 (PDF KB)
- The Secretary of State's Decision Letter - 12 November 2009 (PDF KB)
Latest news
- 23 February 2010 - Members appointed to the South Downs National Park Authority announced
- 11 December 2009 - Consultation: A summary of responses for the consultation on the membership of the future South Downs National Park Authority have been published. A written ministerial statement has been published.
Key information:
- What does it mean?
About the process for designating the national park - South Downs National Park Authority
About the authority and it's members - Key documents
Contacts
The South Downs Establishment team can be contacted at www.southdowns.gov.uk
South Downs National Park Authority
Establishment Team
Rosemary’s Parlour
Midhurst
West Sussex
GU29 9SB
Tel: 01730 817285
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Page last modified: 04 March 2010
Page published: 31 March 2009