The countryside champions

Welcome to the Campaign to Protect Rural England Hampshire. We are a charity dedicated to the needs of the Hampshire community and striving for a beautiful, diverse and living countryside that everyone can value and enjoy.


east meon

Our Countryside Under Threat

CPRE Hampshire has responded to the consultation on the Draft National Planning Policy Framework. We need a good planning system that will balance sustainable development alongside protection of our countryside...
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planning workshop

Workshops on Localism

CPRE Hampshire are running two workshops on Localism: 1) What's in it for you? and 2) What's in it for your local community. Both explore ways in which you can help shape the future of your local area...
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building site

Barton Farm / Winchester Core Strategy

Carla Homes appeal against refusal of planning for 2,000 homes at Barton Farm has been unsuccessful. However this site is still under threat in the medium to long-term...
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awards ceremony

Countryside 2011 Award Winners Announced

Schools and a community initiative were among the winners and highly commended organisations at an awards ceremony organised by CPRE Hampshire and sponsored by Steve's Leaves...
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bike trial

Sustainable Transport for Rural Communities

CPRE is developing a Transport Toolkit that will equip local people to implement sustainable local transport projects in their communities. In Hampshire we have run an electric bike trial...
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star count

Star Count 2012
Friday 20 - Friday 27 January

Since 2003 CPRE has been running a campaign against light pollution that spoils our views of the night sky. Once again we are inviting you to count how many stars you can see in the constellation of Orion. See details at the CPRE national website (opens in new window)...
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This page last updated 19th January 2011

 
 
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