In this issue: Planning campaign updates, Black History Month, exploring
wellbeing
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CAMPAIGNS UPDATE
October 2020
Hi John
Autumn can be a tumultuous season – ranging from sunny and warm on one day, to
wet and stormy the next.
It’s certainly been a stormy and tumultuous few weeks in government, as we put
them under increasing pressure [will link to coverage] to drop their damaging
planning proposals.
We’ve also found time to celebrate Black History Month, and help you discover
autumn’s seasonal delights.
Read on for all the latest updates and news from all of us at CPRE, the
countryside charity.
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PLANNING CAMPAIGN - CAN YOU GET YOUR MP ONBOARD?
Our campaign against the government’s proposals to deregulate the planning
system is going from strength to strength.
Thank you to everyone who has signed our petition in recent weeks.
MPs are now starting to show their discontent but we need to urge even more of
them to do the same to cause the government to rethink.
Convincing MPs to take a stand against these proposals is a vital part of our
strategy to win.
Will you email your MP today to outline your concerns?
Yes, I'll email my MP
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Throughout Black History Month, we’re sharing personal histories and celebrating
the contribution of Black people to the countryside.
We're starting with this account from Floella Benjamin, actor, writer,
broadcaster and former president of the Ramblers, of her arrival in England and
first connection with the verdant greens of the English countryside.
Read her story
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WHY GOOD PLANNING SYSTEMS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR THE COUNTRYSIDE
If you’ve never heard of the planning system before, you might be wondering what
the fuss is all about.
Good planning helps balance the need for development against protecting the
countryside – it’s the unsung hero of environmental protection.
In this piece, we spell out why we’re campaigning to prevent deregulation of the
planning system, and why the government’s desire to ‘rip up red tape’ won’t
deliver better outcomes for people or the countryside.
Get informed
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FOCUSSED FORAGING
A country walk in search of something wild to eat – or preserve for the store
cupboard – is a pleasure for many of us.
Foraging helps us appreciate nature’s finer details and can work wonders for our
wellbeing. Above all, it remains a fantastic source of seasonal food!
From sloes to elderberries, we’ve put together a guide to the seasonal treats
you can find in the countryside in autumn. Which will you pick?
Delve into the guide
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THE COUNTRYSIDE VOICES PODCAST – WELLBEING
It’s well established that spending time in nature is good for us. But is all
time spent in nature equal, or does it matter what we do while we’re in nature?
And how can we make sure more people can experience these benefits?
We explore these questions in the latest episode of our Countryside Voices
podcast, with Professor Jules Pretty from the University of Essex; poet, writer
and artist Dr Sheree Mack; and CPRE’s campaigns manager Maddy Haughton-Boakes.
Listen now
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As always, thanks 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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