Chichester Harbour Trust chairman reflects on successes as he approaches retirement

Chichester Harbour Trust chairman John Nelson looks back on 11 years of determined campaigning to protect one of the biggest natural Harbours in the UK, as he steps down and hands over the role 'to a younger man'.

By Elaine Hammond

Published 2nd May 2024, 15:10 BST

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John took over from Sir Jeremy Thomas, who set up the trust in 2002 as a registered charity dedicated to the protection of Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

He said: "Having been with the trust for 14 years and chair for 11 – and having reached a great age! – it is time for me to hand over the reins.