Hugh Sandeman
Conservative Councillor for Bell Hill ward, Petersfield

Just back from a productive morning with the Town Clerk. As the Town Council's South Downs representative I worked with Mr Hitch to complete the Town Council's response to the current consultation exercise surrounding the South Downs Draft Management Plan.

Petersfield is a key town in the area potentially covered by this plan which spans from beyond Newhaven in Sussex to the East of Winchester in Hampshire. Our online response will be used to help steer the policy that is being formulated. In our response we sought to highlight the uniqueness of Petersfield and its surroundings, the importance of sustainability of farming in an increasingly protected area and the need for a realistic approach to increased visitor numbers amongst a wealth of different issues.

I believe we managed to convey the Council's view of the proposed document in a fair, constructive and realistic way.