At Portsmouth Magistrates Court in January, James Cook, 62 years of Yeovil, Somerset pleaded guilty to setting a drift net in the Emsworth channel within Chichester Harbour causing an obstruction to a sailing yacht contrary to Chichester Harbour Byelaw 7 – Vessels used in Fishing. On 2 January 2024, the court heard how in the […]
Last month consensus was reached on the medium-term future of the sea defences between Langstone Millpond and Wade Lane. A joint statement has been issued by Havant Borough Council, Hampshire County Council, Chichester Harbour Conservancy, Natural England and the Environment Agency reflecting the collaborative approach: It is widely acknowledged that residents and visitors care deeply […]
The fake terns of Chichester Harbour were the stars of a recent BBC World Service Podcast – People Fixing the World. The podcast featured Chichester Harbour Conservancy’s nature recovery project officer, Jess Vagg talking about the use of “fake” terns. These models, known as “decoys” have been used as part of the Return of the […]
On Tuesday 12 December there was a public drop-in session at Havant Civic Centre about the technical report into options for the sea defences between Langstone Millpond and Wade Lane. The session was well-attended, with 71 members of the public coming to find out more, ask questions and express their opinions about the proposals. Representatives […]
Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty renamed to underpin ambitious targets for nature Today marks the start of a new chapter in the story of designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) in England and Wales. The new name reflects our national importance: the vital contribution we make to protect the nation from the threats of […]
Chichester Harbour Conservancy is profoundly disappointed by the Planning Inspector’s decision to approve 300 new homes to be built on a greenfield agricultural site at Bosham. The site is on the boundary of Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Yet again, concerns for the health of the harbour and the need for a clear […]
Last month an independent technical report was published into options for the future of the failing sea defences between Wade Lane and Langstone Millpond. In December there will be a public drop-in session at Havant Civic Centre. This will provide an opportunity to discuss the options and ask questions of the independent consultants. When Tuesday […]
Seagrass is one of the most productive ecosystems in the world, but seagrass meadows around the UK have declined by 95% in the last 100 years. Work is taking place across the Solent to restore this precious habitat, and your help is needed here in Chichester Harbour! Read on to find out how you can […]
In July 2023, an independent report was commissioned into options for the future of the failing sea defences at the bottom of Wade Lane, near Langstone Millpond. The consultants, Royal HaskoningDHV have finalised the report; it can be read in full on the Coastal Partners website here. Chichester Harbour Conservancy, along with all members of […]
The Return of the Tern Project was initiated in 2021. It was a nature recovery initiative to restore the breeding population of terns to Chichester Harbour. It followed the Natural England SSSI Condition Review which found Chichester Harbour to be in an unfavourable declining condition. In the wake of the report, the Friends of Chichester […]
Come and join our team – we have a job vacancy for a friendly and organised part-time Receptionist at our Itchenor Harbour Office. Responsibilities include: We are looking for someone with excellent customer service and communication skills. Experience in a similar role, good IT skills and being familiar with handling cash and using a till […]
Over the last few weeks, you may have spotted a team donned in waders and drysuits, waist-deep on the edge of Chichester Harbour, wrangling an enormous fishing net. What could they be doing? Every year, staff from Chichester Harbour Conservancy work with partners from Sussex Inshore Fisheries Conservation Authority (IFCA) and the Solent Seascape Project […]