2017: the Arundel Bypass controversy
At the heart of the A27 Arundel Bypass controversy are two key strategic issues for us and for future generations:
- demands for energy-consumptive and polluting car mobility, versus
- the need to protect an integrated sustainable infrastructure of diverse natural habitats and rural community life.
The special qualities of the South Downs National Park, especially in the Binsted area, are regarded by many as too precious to sacrifice for a 5-12 minute average journey time improvement.
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30.11.17 National Parks Campaign News: Concerns grow for Bypass proposals in the South Downs
20.11.17 The Guardian: "Destructive Arundel Bypass would be a national scandal"
13.11.17 The Guardian: Article by Patrick Barkham, "Why tolerate Tarmac-geddon in the countryside?"
also published on paper as 'The Road to Rural Oblivion'02.11.17 Littlehampton Gazette letter: Logical choices
26.10.17 Littlehampton Gazette letter: Do not despoil our countryside
26.10.17 Littlehampton Gazette letter: Lamentable lack of imagination
24.10.17 Horticulture Week: Bypass Scheme threatens Nursery worker supply
19.10.17 The Planner: Greens warn Arundel Bypass could be 'next Twyford Down'
18.10.17 The Argus: Medieval Archers Join Bypass Battle
18.10.17 SpiritFM News: Controversial plans for new Arundel bypass
18.10.17 BBC News: A27 Arundel Bypass - Council puts forward preferred option
17.10.17 Chichester Observer: ADC backs A27 bypass route
16.10.17 BBC News: Campaign to save Laurie Lee's Woodland Retreat
16.10.17 Highways Magazine: Arundel Bypass 'could be next Twyford Down'
13.10.17 The Argus: Demonstration calls road planners to account over 'foul play'
13.10.17 The Times: Ancient Forest in South Downs at risk for a 4-mile Bypass
12.10.17 Littlehampton Gazette letter: Do we need an Arundel Bypass?
12.10.17 Worthing Herald letter: Destruction of Binsted
12.10.17 West Sussex Gazette front page: 'Say no to the Binsted bypass' shouted at 400-strong A27 rally
11.10.17 Landlove magazine: Dormouse habitat under Threat from Potential New Bypass
9.10.17 The News, Portsmouth: Hundreds Join A27 Rally (+ video)
8.10.17 BBC South Today News: Video of the Save Binsted demonstration
8.10.17 Chichester Observer: Video and Article: Hundreds Join Anti-5A A27 Rally
8.10.17 ITV Meridian News: Hundreds Protest over Arundel Bypass
6.10.17 SpiritFM: 'WATCH: Campaigners to march against Arundel Bypass 'travesty'
3.10.17 Littlehampton Gazette: County Councillors Back A27 Arundel Bypass
29.9.17 ABNC Press release: WSCC supports 'Appalling Damage' Bypass Option
28.9.17 Littlehampton Gazette Letter: Consultation was Flawed
29.9.17 Chichester Observer: Letter: Arundel A27 - Make up your Own Mind
28.9.17 Littlehampton Gazette: Giant tower built to show Bypass Impact on Binsted
27.9.17 Chichester Observer: Hundreds pull up a pew to debate Bypass
26.9.17 The Argus: Villagers' Anger over Plans to build Bypass
26.9.17 Littlehampton Gazette: Campaigners Call for A27 Routes to be Reconsidered
25.9.17 South Downs Society Press Release 'Size isn't Everything'
22.9.17 West Sussex Councillors encouraged to destroy Binsted with Option 5A
21.09.17 ABNC Press release: Village slams bypass, plans Big Demo
15.9.17 Littlehampton Gazette: Leaked email reveals ArunDC CEO recommendations re A27
15.9.17 Littlehampton Gazette: Could tunnels plan solve traffic woes?
14.9.17 Chichester Observer: Walk and talk about the Arundel Bypass
14.9.17 Littlehampton Gazette: Arundel Group in surprise Bypass backing switch
11.9.17 ABNC Press Release: New Film shows true Impact of Arundel Bypass
11.9.17 Worthing Herald "Wildlife Trust chief hits out at A27 improvement 'vanity projects'
10.9.17 The Argus: "More roads just mean more cars"
6.9.17 The Argus: 'Residents rage over ignored Heritage site' in A27 Arundel Bypass Scheme'
26.8.17 Chichester Observer - Plans for A27 improvement at Arundel have proved divisive
24.8.17 The Argus: Plans for (Arundel) A27 Bypass Routes threaten Bats and Dormice
23.08.17 CPRE Sussex Press Release: "Arundel Bypass Options based on Outdated Thinking"
22.08.17 ITV video news: Campaigners vow to oppose Arundel Bypass
22.8.17 CBT press release: Campaigners call for A27 Arundel Rethink
22.8.17 BBC News: Arundel Bypass Options unveiled
22.8.17 Littlehampton Gazette: A27 Options Finally Revealed
13.8.17 Littlehampton Gazette article: "Lively debate over bypass in town council meeting"
25.7.17 Littlehampton Gazette article: "Punnets of Fun in Binsted raises Thousands for Charity" with news on the Bypass threat. Similar article in Bognor Regis Observer.
14.7.17 Littlehampton Gazette article: "Strawberry Fair again in the Shadow of Bypass Threat" (also in Bognor Observer and in West Sussex Gazette)
21.6.2017 Littlehampton Gazette article: "A walk in the woods to protest possible bypass"
23.3.17 Littlehampton Gazette Letter: "Issues with route claims"
22.3.17 BBC News: "England road schemes 'could be scrapped' over value for money"
16.03.17 Worthing Herald 16 Mar 17 Worthing-Lancing A27 a 'safety gamble already' say residents
14.03.17 Littlehampton Gazette: A27 bypass to 'sever' ancient woodlands from Arundel?
08.03.17 West Sussex Gazette: Campaigners warn Arundel's A27 plans are also controversial
09.03.17 Littlehampton Gazette: Arundel Bypass under threat? Campaigners say too 'controversial'
08.03.17 Littlehampton Gazette: Arundel Bypass under threat after sister plans scrapped?
08.03.17 Bognor Regis Observer: Arundel Bypass under threat after sister plans scrapped?
01.03.17 Chichester Observer: Greens welcome Chichester A27 scheme being dropped
01.03.17 Chichester Observer: Chichester 'lost confidence in A27 scheme', MP Andrew Tyrie says
08.02.17 Article in The Times: Missing £800M threatens upgrades to busiest roads
02.02.17 ORR seeks improvement on Highways England's Capital Planning, ...
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