29th April 2016 by Bembridge Harbour Trust Application Ref: TCP/27560/D, P/00329/16Lawful development certificate for the continued use of harbour for the mooring of houseboats. THE HARBOUR COMPANY IS CLAIMING THAT IT IS LAWFUL FOR THEM TO COVER LARGE AREAS OF THE HARBOUR WITH HOUSEBOATS WITHOUT SEEKING PLANNING PERMISSION. The identified area, including a … [Read more...] about March 2016 Houseboats LDC
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Groyne Repair
2nd April 2016 BHT along with most, if not all other local groups feel that repair of the Bembridge Point Groyne (aka No 1 Groyne) is a priority. BHT have been closely involved in a Bembridge and St Helens Harbour Assoc. (BASHHA) initiative to promote an experimental reinstatement of the groyne. The groyne acts in two ways: As a traditional groyne arresting (delaying) … [Read more...] about Groyne Repair
Ports Good Governance Guidance, 2018
Ports Good Governance Guidance, 2018, shows BHT’s expectations of Harbour management are closely aligned with those of the Government. Bembridge is a privately-owned Statutory Harbour Authority, but these guidelines apply nevertheless. See in particular Section 2. See the document here: Ports Good Governance Guidance, 2018 … [Read more...] about Ports Good Governance Guidance, 2018
2018 family events
25th June 2018 by Bembridge Harbour Trust Sat 14th July – ‘Bountiful Beach’ Low tide forage on the beach. 2 hours. Meet St Helens Old Church 5.30pm (Dress for paddling). Sat 11th August – Family walk and talk ‘Erosion and longshore drift’ (with fun and games). 1 hour. Meet Ducie Beach 10:30am. Sat 15th September – ‘Autumn food for Free’ … [Read more...] about 2018 family events
Love our harbour
23rd July 2017 Love Our Harbour is an initiative set up by BHT to reinforce community spirit for the beautiful and unique public facility we all rely on. We will be holding small, friendly events highlighting all that’s good about our harbour, such as nature walks, foraging sessions, local interest talks, coffee mornings, plein air art sessions, birding walks … [Read more...] about Love our harbour