Supporting our rural and coastal communities

Local MP, Gillian Keegan has written to Natural England’s Area Director, James Seymour, following a productive meeting she held with Cllr. Susan Taylor, Cabinet Member for Planning at Chichester District Council asking about reports into the environmental analysis of the Manhood Peninsular.

Gillian is backing the Government’s call to employers of seasonal agricultural workers to help keep the nation safe and restrict the spread of Covid-19 by registering for free workplace testing.

Gillian recently held a joint meeting with Natural England’s Area Director, James Seymour and Susan Taylor, Cabinet Member for Planning at the District Council.

Leading Chichester District councillors have agreed to apply for grant funding which will be spent on protecting coastal homes as part of the council’s Beach Management Plan.

Chichester MP, Gillian Keegan, recently held a meeting with the new Area Director at the Environment Agency (EA), Mike O'Neill to discuss a range of environmental concerns.

An agreement to provide litter enforcement officers in Chichester District will continue for a further three years.

Gillian Keegan, Chichester’s MP, met with the Chief Executive Officer of Southern Water, Ian McAulay and his senior executives on Friday last week to discuss ongoing concerns with wastewater entering Chichester Harbour.

Businesses can save money and help the environment, following the launch of a new Business Food Waste Recycling Service by Chichester District Council.

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.