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

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Countryside saved at Bishopstoke, Eastleigh

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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

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

A team of expert volunteers from CPRE Hampshire, the countryside charity, have carried out a detailed assessment of the landscape north of the A31 in the vicinity of the site of the proposed Veolia Energy Recovery Facility between Alton and Bentley. They have concluded that it is countryside of such hiqh quality as to qualify as Valued Landscape, which is required to be protected from adverse impacts.

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

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CPRE Hampshire, the countryside charity @CPRE_Hampshire·

Lovely photos of our beautiful #Hampshire #Countryside Thanks @Matt_Pinner

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Hedgehog family is crossing the street 💚

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Headley in 1575 was ‘Hedley’ … but definitely on the map! https://twitter.com/CPRE_Hampshire/status/1292561809950609409

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@CPRE_Hampshire Thanks @CPRE_Hampshire. We think a tree is for life; not just for planting, and it’s the watering and weeding that’s really taking volunteers’ energy. I fear for trees where people can’t to this.

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Great piece!

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Jamie Wyver @J__me·

Really enjoyed chatting to @BirdgirlUK & @ieshasmall for this @CPRE podcast - please do give it a listen! #nature #birding #wildlife #countryside https://twitter.com/CPRE/status/1292021785593024512

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Fantastic community work! 💚

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Tom Fyans @TomFyans·

Clear and chilling dissection of the government’s planning reforms and possible motivations The Tories' planning overhaul is a ferocious attack on democracy | Planning policy | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/aug/07/the-tories-planning-overhaul-is-a-ferocious-attack-on-democracy

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The government’s aim to deliver carbon neutral new homes by 2050 is just not good enough.

If this government is serious about tackling the #ClimateEmergency it needs to be far more ambitious on reducing the carbon footprint of new homes. https://twitter.com/Independent/status/1291132953809031172

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Caroline Dibden 🍃💚🍃@CarolineDibden·

@calvertplans @CPRE_Hampshire recently commissioned a report by @NEF into the health and wellbeing benefit for people living in and around South Hampshire and the potential loss of wellbeing and GP visits if the area was built over. https://www.cprehampshire.org.uk/our-campaigns/south-hampshire-green-belt/

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This map is dated 1575 and shows the whole of Hamtonia! #Hampshire #History #Maps.
We are missing the #ForestofBere, it's mostly lost now.

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The #CentralSouth has beautiful living countryside, with major centres of population who enjoy it's clean air, fresh water, biodiversity and tranquillity. Once upon a time, long, long ago.....it was a place called #Wessex.

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Ripping up the 'red tape’ of the planning system in the name of economic recovery is an attack on the very system that can ensure the best outcomes for local people and for our #Hampshire countryside

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Enter our Summer Sustainability Challenge for the chance to win a Family Ticket to Marwell Zoo or Winchester Science Centre! There are 4 challenges to choose from, so why not get creative over the summer holidays?

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