Supporting our rural and coastal communities

Below is the response from James Humphrys, Area Director at the Environment Agency, to Gillian's enquiries.

Dear Gillian

Thank you for your email of 27 October 2020 regarding the concerns of your constituents about the River Ems.

Credit: BBC Politics South.

Response from Portsmouth Water Company's CEO

Dear Gillian

Thank you once again for your e-mail of 28th October. As I promised in my initial acknowledgement to you, here is my fuller response to the important questions you raise.

Gillian Keegan has written to both the Environment Agency Area Director and Portsmouth Water to express her concerns over the rate of water abstraction from the River Ems that runs through Westbourne.

On Friday 4th September, Chichester MP, Gillian Keegan, held her second climate change meeting in a conference-style event, bringing together local leaders responsible for tackling this issue.

Members of the public will soon be given the opportunity to have their say on the Chichester City Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP).

Chichester District Council’s Cabinet approved the plan to go out to public consultation at its meeting on Tuesday 8 September 2020.

Climate Change Conference 2020.

Members of the public are being urged to dispose of their litter and instant barbecues properly this summer as people head out to enjoy the sunshine.

Guidance on Tourism and the Visitor Economy, published today, will help to get the tourism sector back up and running so the public can safely take domestic holidays  and visit attractions on days out


Chichester District Council has boosted its parking patrols in coastal areas in response to an increase in dangerous and obstructive parking.