Background Information - Rural Affairs

The Rural Affairs Group

In the Group's work on rural matters, our main concern is with factors that influence the beauty and diversity of our countryside and the health of rural communities. We are deeply concerned to support farmers, for without a prosperous farming sector there is little hope that the countryside will be well maintained. We strongly support local foods, which are good for farmers, consumers and the countryside. Working with other like-minded organisations we encourage good provision of services in rural communities, affordable housing where it is needed for local people, and a healthy rural economy.

Our chief campaigning interests in Hampshire are:

Led by our national President, Bill Bryson, we are mounting a campaign to reduce the fly-tipping and litter which despoils our countryside
Working with Hampshire County Council on rural service delivery and the rural economy
Working with Hampshire County Council, Parish Councils and Womens Institute on fly-tipping and litter
Sponsoring the Hampshire Life Food & Drink Awards.

For further information on any of the above subjects, please contact:
Christopher Napier, Chairman, Planning & Rural Group
Tel: 01730 893272
Email: Christopher.napier@cliffordchance.com

CPRE Hampshire
November 2008

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Notes to editors

The Campaign to Protect Rural England, Hampshire Branch (CPRE Hampshire) is a registered charity and a branch of the national CPRE charity.

CPRE Hampshire strives to promote the beauty, tranquility and diversity of the countryside of Hampshire by the sustainable use of land and other resources in town and country, and encouraging the biodiversity and well-being of rural communities.

For information on CPRE, please contact:
Becky French or Pam Mason, CPRE Hampshire
Tel: 01962 843655
Email:admin@cprehampshire.org.uk

For all media enquiries, please contact:
Keren Burney, media & communications officer, CPRE Hampshire
Tel: 01730 894123 Mobile: 07876 780065
Email: kburney000@aol.com