Library and Resources

The following books and reference materials are available for all members to use

Library

Documents – key references and submitted representations

__	Date	Topic		Comments
	9 August 2012	BHWF Formal comments on Draft LBAP August2012  (as web-page)		Comments submitted with large appendix of recommended objectives for habitats and species. Sent by e-mail and council’s consultation board
	February 2013	Parliamentary Guidance Notes on EIA and Biodiversity   (.pdf document		This note sets out how the information on impacts of proposed developments on biodiversity is given to planners in England. It also summarises approaches to enhance biodiversity and avoid, mitigate and compensate for negative impacts.
	12 October 2013	Mapping  Local Wildlife Sites + Data		Meeting t o find way of managing data for the Local Wildlife Sites, displaying this as   a map and updating the key information relating to each site. A ‘map’ is only one output from this data set.
	18 October 2013	LWS Lists		List of LWS locations discussed in 2013 meetings with BHCC Ecologist
	November 2013	‘ IHS Brief Definitions ’		The ‘Integrated Habitat Classification’ was produced by Somerset Environmental Records Centre and used by Brighton and Hove council in defining the local habitat types. Refer to SERC ‘IHS BRIEF DEFINITIONS’
	3 Dec. 2013	‘Standard Paragraph’ when submitting BHWF responses		“Brighton and Hove’s Wildlife Forum is a non-profit community partnership of representatives from twenty-four local wildlife groups with local experts in their field; and over a hundred naturalists, students and professional environmental consultants.  BHWF has the commitment to conserve and enhance Biodiversity across the Brighton and Hove area.  Further details can be seen by visiting www.BHWF.org.uk”
	3 March 2014	Formal Response to ‘Food Partnership’.pdf		Over 80 sites were initially being considered for Food Growing. Many of these were on Local Wildlife Sites. See .pdf for Full Comments (3 March 2014)
	21 October 2013	Objection to Dorothy Stringer PlanningApplication  – October 2013		C onclusion:  it appears the desire for a free or very reduced cost ‘artificial turf sports pitch’ by the Dorothy Stringer School has taken priority over their consideration of the true biodiversity costs of installing this artificial pitch over the local   native   wildlife. Brighton   and   Hove’s   Wildlife   Forum   therefore   OBJECTS to   this development.
	31 March 2014	Objection to Dorothy Stringer PlanningApplication – March 2014. ‘Extended Habitat Survey’ was added – carried out in November!		In conclusion it appears the desire for a free or very reduced cost ‘artificial turf sports pitch’ by the Dorothy Stringer School has taken priority over their consideration of the true biodiversity costs of installing this artificial pitch over the local  native  wildlife. The ‘Habitat Survey’ report undertaken in mid-November fails to cover significant aspects, such as LBAP species or mitigation in terms of habitat connectivity. Brighton  and  Hove’s  Wildlife  Forum  therefore  OBJECTS to  this development.
	13 May 2014	Additional Objection to Dorothy Stringer Planning Application 00697 May 2014		A plastic pitch will prevent rainwater reaching the elm trees near the pitch. Butterfly Banks.
	2 May 2014	BHWF response to Stanmer Estate Draft Master Plan		‘We welcome the general aim of restoration of this important parkland asset, now part of the South Downs National Park. We would like to have seen more consideration of nature and biodiversity…’
	28 June 2014	Brighton & Hove Urban Fringe Assessment June2014		Brighton & Hove Urban Fringe Assessment. 28 June 2014.  FINAL Report, prepared by Land Use Consultants  (5.6 MB pdf file)
	30 Oct 2015	Wildlife Records – mainly Birds and Butterflies		Many bird and butterfly records across various Local Sites collected by Graham Champion since 1992.
	2013/14	Butterfly Conservation (Sussex) :Annual Report 2013/14		Butterfly Conservation (Sussex): Annual Report (2013/14) by Paul Gorringe
	20 Sep 2014	Application Form to the Biosphere		Application Form to join the Biosphere Partnership  –  sent 20 September 2014
	15 Dec 2014	‘City Plan Part One’ – Formal Comments		BHWF Representation on ‘BHCC proposed modifications to the City Plan Part One’
	11 July 2016	Representation To Dr Caroline Lucas MP on City Plan and Sites, plus LBAP.		Key Points:  1. Show all LWS and LGS locations accurately on the City Plan using current data following the 2013 LWS review.  2. Produce Table showing LBAP objectives to clarifying the Actions proposed over the year, and a checklist for confirming progress.  3. Clarify who in BHCC Planning Policy Team will take primary responsibility for ensuring an accurate dataset is incorporated on to City Plan maps.
	19th July 2016	Notes on ‘Brighton Open Spaces Strategy’ Consultation		Open Spaces Strategy Consultation for Brighton and Hove, Meeting attended by Maureen Holt and Martin Robinson.
	17th January 2017	Open Spaces Strategy, Brighton & Hove  City Council		Members of the Environment Transport and Sustainability Committee approved the draft strategy in principle on 17 January 2017. Hard Copy in BHWF Library.   NOTE: it is hard to find the Strategy online.
	22nd September 2016	‘City Plan Part Two’ – Formal Comments on Biodiversity/Open Space		Biodiversity and Open Space Consultation by BHCC    Formal response by B HWF  Sent 22nd Septe mber 2016
	17th Nov. 2017	.      National Park: Pre-Submission Consultation 2017 Comments		South Downs National Park Local Plan. Sent 17 November 2017  Lists LWS and LGS missing from draft Local Plan.
	9th February 2018	.      Stanmer Woodland Management Plan		Comments on Stanmer Woodland Management Plan. Biodiversity Objectives are very weak, linking poorly to published strategies elsewhere.

February 2021 Red Foxes in Brighton and Hove Red Foxes in Brighton and Hove article

Minutes and Reports

	December 2018	.      Annual Report			BHWF Annual Report and Accounts – 2018
	December 2019	.      Annual Report			BHWF Annual Report and Accounts – 2019
	December 2020	.      Annual Report			BHWF Annual Report and Accounts – 2020