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April 2024
Dear John
New research has revealed that homes in rural areas are leading the way on solar
power generation.
While this is a great start, the numbers in both rural and urban areas are still
far too low, showing that the country's full potential to generate clean energy
from our roofs is still being overlooked.
Together with our analysis of government data, our new report also highlights
the countries lighting the way for making the rooftop solar revolution a reality
– scroll down to read the report in full.
In other news, we' re calling on the next government to address the rural
affordable housing crisis as part of our rural affordable housing campaign
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With your help we can secure a political promise for a new generation of
affordable homes, linked to local wages, ensuring that everyone has a foundation
for a decent life. Find out how you can support below.
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COUNTRYSIDE AHEAD ON ROOFTOP SOLAR BUT ENGLAND’S FULL POTENTIAL OVERLOOKED
New analysis of local authority data shows that rural constituencies have enough
domestic solar panels to generate 12.5 megawatts (MW) energy every year – as
opposed to 4.5 MW in urban areas. However, it’s clear that the UK has lessons to
learn from many countries that have already developed innovative policies to
deliver rapid growth in rooftop solar capacity.
Find out more
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LET'S END THE RURAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS
A healthy home is the foundation for a decent life, but our broken housing
system is failing to deliver the affordable homes that people need. Thousands
have joined our call for a countryside we can all afford to live in - take a
stand with us by adding your name below. Signed already? Spread the word on social media
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Join the campaign
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CAN THE NEXT GOVERNMENT THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX ON LAND USE?
We plan for how we use our land in different boxes. While valiant and skilled
town planners often encourage thinking more broadly, the focus of most of our
Local Planning Authorities is primarily on where to put new homes. CPRE CEO
Roger Mortlock shares more on why England needs an integrated,
cross-departmental land use strategy.
Read more
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SEVEN FACTS ABOUT ETHEL HAYTHORNTHWAITE, ONE OF CPRE’S EARLIEST CAMPAIGNERS
Ethel Haythornthwaite was one of CPRE’s earliest campaigners. She also founded a
local campaign group which would later become CPRE Peak District and South
Yorkshire. Her tireless campaigning helped preserve huge chunks of the Peaks as
well as make Green Belt part of national planning policy. Learn more about why
she was such a vital countryside campaigner below.
Read more
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GET EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS BY JOINING CPRE
Did you know that CPRE members can receive discounts at nearly 100 properties
around the country? Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum
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members can get 2 adult tickets for the price of 1 on a visit here. Join us
today for as little as £5 a month.
Become a member
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Best wishes,
Cat
Cat Rowland
Digital Engagement Officer
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