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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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Government action should focus on building the one million homes that already have planning permission – CPRE Hampshire writes to Hampshire MPs

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Planning reforms – CPRE Hampshire letter to Hampshire MPs

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Any new waste facility should be in an industrial area not in a Valued Landscape, says CPRE Hampshire

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Valued Landscape - area north of the A31

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More than just ‘the view’ – valuing the East Hampshire landscape

New trustee opportunities at CPRE Hampshire, the countryside charity

CPRE Hampshire, the countryside charity is seeking three new trustees to replace those who are nearing the end of their term. Each of the new trustees will join the Board of Trustees and will have specific responsibility for one of three key areas – fundraising, PR and marketing, and Secretary to the Board.

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Government action should focus on building the one million homes that already have planning permission – CPRE Hampshire writes to Hampshire MPs

CPRE Hampshire has written to all Hampshire MPs about the Government’s proposed planning reforms. The countryside charity highlights that the national house building targets can be achieved without such radical reforms and that the focus of Government action should be to ensure that the one million homes with existing planning permission are built out immediately.

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Monthly newsletter August 2020

CPRE Hampshire’s monthly newsletter details our work, campaigns, fundraising, events, and other ways you can support our vision for a thriving countryside.

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Crispin Truman @CrispinTruman·

very useful meeting of @CPRE members from across the country, with Secretary of State @RobertJenrick yesterday for full exchange on Government proposals for the planning system

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Caroline Dibden 🍃💚🍃@CarolineDibden·

@RichardBlyth7 @ChittiMarco Reminds me of the hideous M3 Twyford cutting @TwyfordRising @SCATE_transport @CPRE_Hampshire

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CPRE Hampshire, the countryside charity @CPRE_Hampshire·

Thank you to @RobertJenrick for joining representatives from every @CPRE branch in the country, and give time to listen to the concerns of our members and supporters about #PlanningReform. Our VP @CarolineDibden asked about rural affordable housing.

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Rosie P 🍃💚🍃@RosieP4·

Housing formula: Sunset for countryside? Blog, co-written with @CarolineDibden Thoughts on the algorithm & what might be better: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/housing-formula-sunset-countryside-rosie-pearson/?published=t

@ExplorerDale @northessexnotes @Farnsworth100 @SmartGrowthUK @greenarteries @2ManyHouses

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Caroline Dibden 🍃💚🍃@CarolineDibden·

Experts call for new era for wildlife in UK https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-54171059

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CPRE The countryside charity@CPRE·

Opposition to the government's damaging plans to dismantle the planning system is growing day by day.

Sign our petition to add your voice >> https://takeaction.cpre.org.uk/page/66589/petition/1?ea.tracking.id=twitter
https://inews.co.uk/news/politics/downing-street-facing-rebellion-planning-reforms-house-building-653500

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CPRE The countryside charity@CPRE·

Today is the #AutumnalEquinox, marking the start of autumn.

Will you miss the verdant greens of the countryside in summer? Or are you looking forward to nature's fiery autumn display? 🍁🍂

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Sarah McMonagle @SarahMcMonagle·

Influencing isn't just about getting in front of the right people but it certainly helps! Today we hosted two distinct events with @RobertJenrick & @ThangamMP, & our local CPREs, discussing all things housing, planning & countryside. Not too shabby for a Monday. Go team @CPRE 🙌

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Food, Farming and Countryside Commission @FFC_Commission·

🗺️ Our Field Guide for the Future is now an interactive online map.

📖Discover real stories of change from people and communities all around the UK.

📣 Tell us your story too, and join the conversation - we'll be sharing them here in the coming weeks.

http://bit.ly/FieldGuideOnline

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Action Hampshire #NeverMoreNeeded @ActionHants·

We are celebrating this week 🥳
Thanks you if you are following us on Facebook.
If not ... you're missing a treat!
Come and join us: http://facebook.com/ActionHampshire

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Mottisfont @MottisfontNT·

In celebration of the season, we’re offering different nature-inspired activities for families every weekend until 1 Nov: http://nationaltrust.org.uk/mottisfont/features/visiting-mottisfont-with-your-family

Have a go at making leaf boats for floating down the river this Saturday and Sunday.

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Caroline Dibden 🍃💚🍃@CarolineDibden·

More on #PlanningReform.
The wrong answers to the wrong questions. "In 61 pages of poorly drafted and relentlessly repetitive text, the general thrust is deregulatory; much more about speed than about quality." https://www.bdonline.co.uk/opinion/the-wrong-answers-to-the-wrong-questions/5107970.article#.X2i8Bkf_n8A.twitter

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Woodland Trust🌳@WoodlandTrust·

Voting is officially open for #TreeOfTheYear 2020!

Young or old, tall or small, our national contest celebrates these special trees across the nations.

Voting is open until noon on 24 September. Vote now! http://www.woodlandtru.st/Vlgxa

Supported by players of @PostcodeLottery

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Craig Bennett @CraigBennett3·

#Rewild The Planning System!

Back the @WildlifeTrusts principles for reform, and call for #Wildbelt!

https://action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/66900/action/1#action

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