The former Green MP for Brighton Pavilion has become a trustee of a Sussex environmental charity.
Caroline Lucas has joined the Cuckmere Haven SOS Trust which aims “to protect Cuckmere Haven, West Beach and cliffs for the next generation”.
The charity said that the former Green Party “has a wealth of experience in public policy and sustainability and will bring new energy and a fresh perspective”.
It added: “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 the South Downs National Park Authority 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.
Caroline Lucas said: “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.”
The charity said: “We are determined to protect Cuckmere Haven, West Beach and cliffs for the next generation.
“The charity was set up to champion the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical environment of the Cuckmere Haven West Beach and cliffs for the benefit of the public and the advancement of education, arts, heritage, and science.
“We do this by raising funds and working with local authorities, agencies and experts to ensure the most effective and sympathetic preservation of the clifftop landscape.”
Cuckmere Haven is
• A designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
• A designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)
• In the Seaford Head Nature Reserve
• In the South Downs National Park
She did support the i360, maybe another i360 would look good in the middle of Cuckmere Haven?
She was never a councillor though so didn’t vote on it. Unlike Labour councillors who unanimously gave it planning permission, alongside other decisions that councillors (including Greens) voted on over the years to support the project at other points.
Whether or not Caroline supported the i360 or not, she had no say or vote in any decision that led to it getting built so really odd for you to be raising it in a completely unrelated article. If you’re annoyed about the i360, directing your frustration to the cross-party councillors who voted is prob a better use of your time.
Untrue Cathy, Labour voted against the final version of the i360.
That’s the end of cuckmere haven. Since when has a politician done any good for anything other than filling there pockets
Nearly all the time honestly, across the political spectrum. I certainly have my viewpoints; but to baselessly accuse dishonesty because of personal incredulity is libellous at best. We can be better than that surely, Anthony?