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CAMPAIGNS UPDATE
August 2021
Dear John
We have another packed edition of countryside news for your weekend reading
pleasure.
Find out the latest on the government’s proposed changes to the planning system,
your stories from a week in the countryside, and an exciting research project on
the barriers some people face in accessing the countryside.
Our hedgerows campaign continues to grow in momentum, with more MPs backing our
calls for the government to champion these vital parts of our countryside. And
very we’re very excited to be hosting our first major event this year! (More on
that below).
Plus, the latest notes on nature so you know what to look out for in the
countryside this month.
Thanks for being part of CPRE.
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PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE: ONE YEAR ON FROM THE WHITE PAPER
One year ago today, the government published its Planning for the Future white
paper, a blueprint for the biggest shake-up of the planning system since the
Second World War.
In the foreword, the Prime Minister vowed to ‘tear it down and start again’.
Many of us know the planning system isn’t perfect, but what the government was
proposing to do was like demolishing the whole house just to fix the roof.
Their proposals still threaten local democracy, green spaces and affordable
housing.
But one year on, what exactly has happened, what concessions have been won, and
where do we go from here?
Read the blog
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YOUR STORIES: A WEEK IN OUR COUNTRYSIDE
The countryside, isn’t just about rolling fields, shady woods or the scurry of a
fieldmouse (although those things are great!)
It’s about the stories, experiences and community that we can all find there.
It’s precious moments with friends in your favourite beauty spot. It’s the
simple pleasure of seeing a familiar place evolve with the seasons. It’s waving
hello to your neighbour.
That’s why we asked you to share your story of what a week in the countryside
looks like for you.
We’ve put all these moments together to celebrate your rural stories, and shared
them on social media.
Why not check it out? Watch and share the video on Facebook by clicking the
button below.
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PUTTING PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE
We believe the countryside has the potential to enrich all our lives. But many
people face barriers to accessing and benefitting from our wonderful landscapes.
That’s why we’re excited to launch the stories and findings from a research
project on access to the countryside for people of colour.
Led by people with lived experience, this project shines a light on the
difficulties people of colour face when accessing the countryside, as well as
how income, class, gender and disabilities play a part in limiting opportunities
to connect with the great outdoors.
Discover their stories
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HEDGEROW HEROES: SIGN THE PETITION
The humble hedgerow is the unsung hero of our countryside.
Hedges connect habitats and provide homes for wildlife. They protect the soil,
clean the air and absorb carbon emissions.
But around half our hedgerows have been lost since the end of the Second World
War - leaving us vulnerable to the threats of climate change and air pollution,
while intensifying nature’s decline.
That’s why we’re calling on the government to commit to planting thousands of
miles of hedges all across the country – starting now.
If you haven’t already, will you join more than 30,000 of us to demand that the
government takes action?
Sign the petition
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A MONTH IN THE COUNTRYSIDE: CONNECTING WITH NATURE IN AUGUST
August is a time of plenty, with nectar for insects from numerous flowers which
in turn means food for birds.
Young swallows fly low above the long grass of pastures and parks, scooping up
flies, preparing for their autumn migration. And nature is beginning to fill her
autumn larder, with blackberries, rowan berries and rosehips starting to ripen.
From jays to toads to hedgehogs, check out Susie White’s tips for what to spot
in the countryside this month.
Dive right in
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HOPE FOR THE COUNTRYSIDE EVENT – BOOK YOUR PLACE
Join us on Tuesday 14 September from 6.30pm for a fun and creative evening full
of hope for the countryside in the face of the climate crisis.
Attend in person at the prestigious Glaziers Hall next to Southwark Cathedral on
London’s South Bank, or take part from the comfort of your own home through a
live-stream.
With speakers including potter and designer Emma Bridgewater CBE, our chief
executive Crispin Truman OBE and entrepreneur Safia Minney [[link removed]] , don’t miss out on this exciting evening all about the nature-based climate
solutions that the countryside offers.
Plus, enjoy a gentle form of activism with Sarah Corbett, founder of the Craftivist Collective
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Book your place
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Hopefully there’s been an interesting read or two for you in this month’s
edition, and thanks again for all you do in building a thriving countryside that
everyone can enjoy.
Best wishes,
Calum
Calum McGregor
Digital Engagement Officer
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