Group welcomes national park consultation by government

A CHARITY supporting national parks has welcomedÂ the government's call for evidence for a review of designated landscapes.

By The Newsroom

Published 21st Oct 2018, 16:03 BST

Updated 21st Oct 2018, 17:10 BST

Campaign for National Parks said the review was needed to ensure national parksÂ can be improved and protected.

The group, which is campaigning against a bypass in the South Downs, is now urging everyone toÂ participate in the consultation and submit their ideas to the panel.

Fiona Howie, chief executive, said: '˜This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to improve national parksÂ for everyone to enjoy.

'˜We welcome Julian's call for bold ideas that will make a difference and achieve meaningful change so that England's best landscapes are fit for the next 70 years.'

South Downs England