2nd Floor Cromwell House
15 Andover Road
Winchester
Hampshire
SO23 7BT
04December 2017
By email only – please respond to -
Dear Sir/Madam,
Proposal to introduce avoluntary donation scheme for Car Parking atNatural England Car Parks atOld Winchester Hill and Beacon Hill National Nature Reserves
We are writing to you to make you aware that as of 1st January 2018 Natural England proposes to introduce a voluntary parking donation scheme on our car parks at Old Winchester Hill and Beacon Hill National Nature Reserves. Thefixed voluntary ratesin both car parks will be:
- Up to 1 hour £1.50 per vehicle
- All day £3.00 per vehicle
- Annual pass £25 (to be confirmed)
The reason for thischange in policy is to increase the funds raised to supportthe sustainable nature conservation management on both reserves and contribute to the long term strategic management and enhancement of these important facilities.
Natural England proposes to introduce a locals/regular user’s annual pass of £25.00 per annum for both these car parks that will apply to all Natural England car parks across the country.
We will be informing the community and existing visitors through the following means:
- Natural England willput up posters in each car park to provide notice of the changes – as of 4th of December
- Reserve volunteers and supporterswill be alerted ahead of the introduction
- Staff and volunteers at the sites will be briefed to answer questions.
We hope you can appreciate the reasons for the formalisation of this donationmethod and would value any comments.
Should you wish to make comment or discuss this further please do not hesitate in contacting Natural England at the following addresses:
Yours sincerely
Graham Johnstone
Natural England
NNR Senior Reserve Manager
Cc list:
Corhampton and Meonstoke PC
Exton PC
Warnford PC
West Meon PC
Hambledon PC
East Meon PC
HCC Highways
Winchester City Council