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New photography project thanks to the National Lottery
It is thanks to all the National Lottery players that Dedham Vale and Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Beauty (AONB) can mark their 50th Anniversary with an amazing photography project. With the support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund, who awarded £129,000 across both AONBs, we are launching a photography initiative, Landscape Lens. …
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Major project restores Shotley skyline
A major project to restore the Shotley skyline has now been completed – enhancing the natural beauty of one of Suffolk’s most important landscapes. UK Power Networks which owns the electricity network in the East of England, has removed 5.2km of 11,000-volt overhead power lines, as well as 60 poles supporting them, to improve views…
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Sandlings Walk Diversion
Due to forestry works in Rendlesham Forest the Sandlings Walk has been redirected through Staverton Thicks for the next few months. Please follow additional signage on the ground and see map for further information.
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AONB team response to Planning for the Future White Paper Consultation
On 6th August 2020 the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) published its Planning for the Future White Paper consultation. The Planning White Paper is proposing a number of significant reforms to England’s Planning system including: Streamlining the planning system by creating new Growth, Renewal and Protected Areas Simplifying the role of Local…
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Design opportunity for local artists
We are looking for talented local artists to produce two awards that will celebrate the contribution an individual, community group or business has made to one of the National Landscapes in Suffolk and Essex. The award will recognise the impact they have had on the National Landscape of either the Coast and Heaths or Dedham…