27th January 2025
CHSOS appoints Caroline Lucas as Trustee
Cuckmere Haven SOS is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Caroline Lucas as a new trustee.
Dr Lucas, the former MP for Brighton Pavilion and Leader of the Green Party from 2008-2012, and co-leader from 2016-18, has a wealth of experience in public policy and sustainability and will bring new energy and a fresh perspective. She continues to write and campaign on environmental issues.
Cuckmere Haven SOS is currently being advised by Whaleback Ltd ahead of submitting a planning application to SDNPA to repair and strengthen the sea defences at Cuckmere Haven, which is urgently needed to preserve the area’s cultural heritage. The application is expected to be submitted in the second half of 2025.
Dr Caroline Lucas commented:
“I’m delighted to take up this appointment. Cuckmere Haven is such a special place, and its heritage is both cultural and environmental – it’s vital that both are protected. I look forward to doing all I can to help to achieve that.”
29th May 2023
Innovative Fundraising
Helen Gibbons and her civil partner Brian Roberts, raised funds for CHSOS earlier this year, through requesting their civil ceremony guests to give money to charitable causes, rather than buying them any presents. CHSOS was one of three charities supported, representing their love for this part of the Sussex coastline and its iconic cultural and environmental significance. While visiting the cottages with a couple of their friends/guests, they enjoyed a sumptuous tea with Daniel Martin at the Cuckmere Haven Coastguard Cottages.
We thank Helen and Brian, and all their guests who contributed for their generosity.
14th November 2022
CHSOS appoints Whaleback Ltd
Cuckmere Haven SOS is pleased to announce it has appointed Whaleback Ltd, the Hove based chartered town planning consultancy, to develop plans for the repair and strengthening of the sea defences at Cuckmere Haven. The work is essential to preserve the area’s cultural heritage whilst addressing the important environmental nature of this section of the coastline.
Whaleback will work with the Trust in a project management role to provide professional planning support, including the engagement and management of an engineering and structural design firm, through to the submission of a planning application to SDNPA.