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Release Date: 12/07/05 Issued by: Jane Brace For more information contact: | |
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Julian Gray jgray@southdowns-aonb.gov.uk |
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The new South Downs Joint Committee was launched at East Hampshire District Council's offices in Petersfield last Friday (July 8)
The result of a merger between the Sussex Downs Conservation Board and East Hampshire AONB Joint Advisory Committee, it has established one clear voice to champion the South Downs. At its first meeting the Joint Committee approved the following appointments: Chairman: Lord Renton; Chief Executive: Martin Beaton Clerk: Mike Kendall, West Sussex County Council; Deputy Clerk: Jonathan Russell, West Sussex County Council; Treasurer: Sean Nolan, East Sussex County Council; Deputy Treasurer: Mo Hemsley, East Sussex County Council; Strategic Planning Advisor: Sam Howes, Chichester District Council; Strategic Land Management Advisor Merrick Denton-Thompson, Hampshire County Council
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Notes to Edito 1.For press enquiries or high resolution versions of any images in this release please contact Jane Brace PR on (01243) 789554 or e-mail j.brace@virgin.net or Julian Gray, Communications Manager on 0777 927 0297 jgray@southdowns-aonb.gov.uk or Catherine James on (01323)870280 cjames@southdowns-aonb.gov.uk 2.The aim of the South Downs Joint Committee is to protect, conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the South Downs; promote opportunities for the understanding and quiet enjoyment of th area's special qualities; and encourage sustainable forms of economic and community development. 3. The South Downs Virtual Information Centre can be found at www.vic.org.u |
