Campaigns Update

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. 

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 or forward this email to a friend.

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.

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.

Did you know that CPRE members can receive discounts at nearly 100 properties around the country? Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum may be the oldest surviving domestic building in Dereham in Norfolk and CPRE 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.

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Cat

Cat Rowland

Digital Engagement Officer