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The government is pushing ahead with changes to the planning system that pose a huge risk to the countryside and the communities living and working within it. 

Ministers want to take decision-making powers away from communities and local councils, and hand them over to housing developers and Westminster officials.  

Our democratic ability to shape the future of where we live could be lost with the stroke of a pen.

We must resist this, but we don’t have long. Will you sign our petition against these changes?

Yes, I'll sign

Read on for the latest news from all of us at CPRE, the countryside charity.


Be part of the regeneration

 

This year has been tough for all of us. But so many of us have found that connecting with nature and the countryside has helped us through. It was there for us. It refreshed us. It regenerated us.

Now the countryside needs us to do our bit in return.

Since we were founded almost a century ago, we’ve celebrated how the countryside lifts our spirits.

Now we’re calling on everyone to join our movement to regenerate the countryside – for today, tomorrow, forever.

Will you watch and share our short film so as many people as possible can #JoinTheRegeneration?


Maxwell Ayamba - access champion

 
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'It’s often said that the countryside is open to everybody. But there are many barriers to access for Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) and lower-income communities.’

Access champion and journalist Maxwell Ayamba has connected hundreds of people with the outdoors.

He explains why he loves helping people discover the English countryside – and why it’s so important that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy the countryside.


Avian departures

 

While many of us are forgoing trips abroad this year and embracing the staycation, the birds that frequent our countryside are forever on the move.

Some travel incredible distances – swallows make a 12,000 mile round trip every year, spending the winter in southern Africa.

Get your eyes to the skies with our guide to our departing summer visitors. Which will you spot?


We've launched our new events calendar

 
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We're really excited to announce a new way that you can support CPRE and the countryside.

We've created a brand-new series of fundraising challenge events of all levels for you to choose from - from a nocturnal adventure to a hike along the coast.

We have walks taking place across the country, from the Lake District to the South Downs.

Get ready to stretch those legs, get out into the countryside and fundraise for CPRE, the countryside charity!


Thank you for everything you do to support the countryside. I'll be back next month with more news and updates.

All the best,

Calum

Calum McGregor
Digital Engagement Officer
CPRE The countryside charity


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