Stonehenge and the A303 have been raised twice in Westminster recently. Of greatest concern was a debate on Road Routes to the South West in Westminster Hall on 1st March (Hansard Col. 261WHff) giving an opportunity for local MPs to promote predictable local interests. MPs demanded reassurance and action on the Government’s proposed … Continue reading →
The Stonehenge Alliance’s position is that there should be no further damage to the World Heritage Site (WHS) through road building or any other development that would impact adversely on its fabric, archaeology, or setting. Stonehenge’s archaeological landscape is considered worldwide to be ‘without parallel’. For this reason and because … Continue reading →
In 2006 nine organisations representing a large heritage and environmental constituency that reflected local, national and international views, with a diverse range of professional and public opinions, including the National Trust, joined together to set out their vision for the Stonehenge World Heritage Site (WHS): “To regain the tranquillity and dignity … Continue reading →
The refusal of the Navitus Bay Wind Park proposal last September may be an important precedent for the case of the Stonehenge short tunnel scheme. Navitus Bay’s application for a wind farm for just 25 years in the English Channel, off the coasts of Dorset and the Isle of Wight, was … Continue reading →
Throughout the festive season Stonehenge Alliance’s campaign is being promoted on the tops of popular Charity Pots by Lush cosmetics. ‘Charity Pot’ is a big-hearted hand and body cream that does a world of good! A 100% of the purchase price (less taxes) is donated to the SLush fund that supports small, … Continue reading →
