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‘Once in a generation chance to unleash potential of the countryside’ – CPRE launches regeneration manifesto

The government must invest in the ‘countryside next door’ in order to ensure we all have access to quality green space near to where we live as we emerge from the coronavirus pandemic, according to CPRE, the countryside charity, as it launches its regeneration manifesto today.

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£26 million a year or half a billion pounds over two generations

CPRE Hampshire, the countryside charity announces the findings of a major piece of independent research it commissioned last year to explore the value of the countryside in South Hampshire.

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Lockdown lesson for government: over two thirds in South East want to see their local green space enhanced

As lockdown in England eases and many venture out into their local green spaces, new research has found 72% of people living in the South East think their local green spaces, including the countryside next door to where they live, could be enhanced.

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Victory for common sense as Eastleigh Local Plan Inspector supports sustainable development

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More industrial site needed for electric power transmission link

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CPRE Hampshire welcomes withdrawal of Wheelabrator project

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Wheelabrator Incinerator Submission – Dec 2019

‘Once in a generation chance to unleash potential of the countryside’ – CPRE launches regeneration manifesto

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£26 million a year or half a billion pounds over two generations

CPRE Hampshire, the countryside charity announces the findings of a major piece of independent research it commissioned last year to explore the value of the countryside in South Hampshire.

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Lockdown lesson for government: over two thirds in South East want to see their local green space enhanced

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BBC News - Manydown development: Plans for more than 3,500 new homes approved in Basingstoke
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-53334544

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Thanks @RbByrne1 - we agree!

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#Hampshire can join the fight to prevent adverse climate change through its beautiful countryside - but we need to keep the countryside if we are to use it. #GreenerBetterFaster

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We are glad to see Hampshire's @hantsconnect strategy on #ClimateChange as today @CPRE launches its own manifesto for a #GreenRecovery.
https://www.cpre.org.uk/resources/greener-better-faster/

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CPRE Hampshire, the countryside charity @CPRE_Hampshire·

Now is a once in a lifetime chance to make land-use decisions that can help the #ClimateEmergency with a #GreenRecovery. Our South Hampshire Green Belt can play its part. #GreenerBetterFaster.

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Crispin Truman @CrispinTruman·

@CPRE_Hampshire pressing the health, nature and climate benefits of much-needed green belt in S Hants https://twitter.com/debbie_tann/status/1280552511888330752

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Dee Haas 🌱🍃🌱🌍@DeeHaas1·

Thanks to PfSH for inviting us to present the deputation on the value of the #countryside -our new report by @nefconsulting @CPRE_Hampshire we have a once in a generation opportunity to create a Green Belt to prevent urban sprawl. Let’s do it! https://twitter.com/debbie_tann/status/1280552511888330752

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Hope you found our presentation on the Green Belt interesting - health and wellbeing, tourism, leisure and ecosystem services - all have significant value. Up to £0.5 billion over 2 generations. @DeeHaas1 @CarolineDibden

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Louisa Adjoa Parker is a writer and poet who has lived in the countryside for much of her life.

She has been researching the black and brown British rural experience for nearly two decades, telling her own and others’ stories. @LouisaAdjoa 1/2

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Our #Hampshire keyworkers are so important to our rural way of life. It's critical that they have affordable housing.

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New Forest NPA@NewForestNPA·

Are you planning to visit the New Forest? Please plan ahead and respect and care for the New Forest.
In line with Government guidance, accommodation & attractions are only open to those who have pre-booked, for advice visit: https://bit.ly/31DIEjS

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South Downs National Park@sdnpa·

Ahead of lockdown restrictions easing tomorrow, we've updated our website to provide the latest information for people enjoying the National Park, businesses in the National Park and how to report issues.

Check out the latest info👉🏾 https://www.southdowns.gov.uk/national-park-authority/our-work/coronavirus-covid-19-update

#StaySafeOutdoors

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Great to see this inspiring vision of how to #BuildBackBetter from our friends at @CPRE https://twitter.com/CPRE/status/1278330525820780544

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This week we set out our vision to regenerate the countryside and ourselves as we emerge from the coronavirus crisis

We're calling on the Government to seize the opportunity to put the countryside and access to green spaces at the heart of the recovery 👇
https://www.cpre.org.uk/news/responding-to-new-deal-we-share-our-manifesto/

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