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[[link removed]]CAMPAIGNS UPDATE
March 2024
Dear John
This week, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered the spring Budget statement which
contained some positive news for rural communities.
The move to scrap tax breaks for short-term lets is a step in the right
direction, but these changes should be applied to all second homes – a major
cause of the rural housing affordability crisis. Get more on our reaction here
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In other news, this week the government announced new hedgerow regulations to be brought into law to protect wildlife . While we welcome these protections, we want to see them introduced before the
next election and not simply ‘as soon as parliamentary time allows’. Read more on our website
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Lastly, the deadline for the government's consultation on future homes and building
standards has been extended to 27 March . Within the consultation is a proposal to make rooftop solar a mandatory
requirement on suitable new buildings. Thank you to everyone who has taken the
time to respond – if you haven’t yet, you can do so here
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NEW COLLABORATION ON HOW THE PLANNING SYSTEM CAN BETTER DELIVER NET ZERO
Delivering a net zero energy system requires bold collaboration across a range
of sectors and disciplines. A new initiative between the Aldersgate Group,
Renewable UK, and CPRE, the countryside charity aims to deliver this, by
examining how the planning system needs to change to achieve net zero.
Find out more
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CPRE JOINS LEADING ORGANISATIONS SUPPORTING OUTDOORS FOR ALL MANIFESTO
Forty two leading national governing bodies and environmental organisations have
joined together to support an Outdoors For All manifesto. Together we're calling
on the government to commit to legislation that expands public access rights to
more green and blue spaces.
Find out more
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HOW LEASEHOLD REFORM CAN UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL OF ROOFTOP SOLAR
Estimates show that around 30% of the housing stock in England is either owned
by private landlords or a leasehold property. Rooftop solar can help us reach
net zero while protecting our countryside, but we need to look at how it could
work for renters and landlords.
Read more
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY: 'INSPIRE INCLUSION'
Yesterday marked International Women’s Day and this year's theme was ‘Inspire
Inclusion’. CPRE has long campaigned for a countryside for all, but there is
still much more to be done in terms of inspiring inclusion in the countryside
and the natural world. We spoke to a few different women to get their
perspectives on how we can go about this.
Read more
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FREE WILLS MONTH IS HERE
This Free Wills Month, Chief Executive Roger Mortlock speaks about the important
role that gifts in wills play in resourcing CPRE’s vital campaigning work -
watch the video here
[[link removed]] . If it feels like the right time to write your will, you can do so for free
today with Farewill. While there is no obligation, by joining supporters who
have pledged a gift in their will to CPRE, you can let your love of the
countryside live on. Find out more below or email
[email protected] [
[email protected]?subject=Free%20Wills%20Month] for more information.
Find out more
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ACCESS EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS BY JOINING CPRE
Did you know that CPRE members receive exclusive discounts at over 100
properties in England? Elsing Hall Gardens are one of Norfolk’s best kept
secrets, set in the romantic surroundings of Elsing Hall, a medieval moated
Manor House dating back to about 1470. Our members receive 50% off one adult
ticket entry. So what are you waiting for? Join us today from just £5 a month.
Join today
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Best wishes,
Cat Rowland
Digital Engagement Officer
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