A West Sussex Action Group Committed to Protecting a Valued Local Asset
The West of Chichester Development which will bring 1600 new homes that will be sited next door to Centurion Way. The friends of Centurion Way have been following the planning procedure for these homes and wanted to make sure new residents have easy access onto Centurion Way We have successfully negotiated with the CDC planning…
In absence of an agreed transport infrastructure master-plan for Phase 2 West of Chichester Development, the developers wish to start construction of the Southern Access Road without knowing how it will connect to the existing city transport network! Provision for local walking and cycling along this section of Southern Access Road, is of notably poor…
The Chichester Post has now run a story on our new years day event. On New Years Day 2020, the Friends of Centurion Way met on the path to enjoy mince pies, sausage rolls and mulled wine. This was a celebration of the start of a new decade. We hope for a future where local…
Come walk your dog on New Years Day to help save Centurion Way! Join the Friends of Centurion Way who will have some dog treats, mince pies and warm drinks on the path (including mulled wine). We will meet at the railway footbridge by Bishop Luffa school on New Years Day 12:30-13:30pm. We hope to…
Philip has written a report of the Centurion Way Phase 2 Extension – linking West Dean to the South Downs Way near Cocking received Planning Permission at The South Downs National Park Planning Committee on the 10th October. Philip explains; It was touch and go whether Permission would be Granted with several Members initially unable…
The Friends of Centurion Way held a stall at the wonderful Brewery Field event run by Transition Chichester on Saturday the 25th August 2019. Perhaps amazingly, there are still people in the local community that we have not heard about the threat to Centurion Way posed by development plans. It was a hot sunny day…
On Sunday the 14th July the Friends of Centurion Way staged a Chichester Summer Festival family circular walk including an interactive quiz. The items of interest highlighted along the circular walk reflect the history, nature and wildlife surrounding this much loved shared cycleway and footpath. The circular walk raised awareness of: Sculptures created by Richard…
Thanks to everyone who has been helping fundraise, especially everyone who joined us for the pub quiz on the 14th May. We know Chichester District Council planning department have an agreement with local housing developers about building a new road that threatens Centurion Way! Documents show this agreement anticipates the availability of the Southern Access…
Help the Centurions safeguard this much loved walking and cycling path for future generations! Where: The Rainbow Inn, 56 St. Paul’s Road, Chichester, PO19 3BW When: Arrive May 14: 7.30pm – 9.30pm Who Join a Team or make a Team of Six. Entry £5 per person payable in advance to include some snacks and prizes.…
A family friendly led bike ride along the traffic-free Centurion Way on Saturday 11th May. Meet at the bottom of Centurion, near the entrance to Bishop Luffa School on Westgate at 2 pm. The ride will be at a gentle pace, stopping to look at a few interesting things along the way and is about…