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CAMPAIGNS UPDATE
September 2021
Dear John
We're heading into autumn with a big campaign win, with government sources
confirming they will be dropping their deeply unpopular planning proposals - a
huge victory for people, nature and the countryside!
The news came following a cabinet reshuffle which saw Michael Gove become the
new housing secretary - we're now urging him to focus on key rural issues:
housing, nature and the climate crisis.
Meanwhile, we've been in parliament to launch our new report calling on the
government to set a target to increase the hedgerow network by 40% by 2050.
And if you'd like a change of scene, why not check out country diarist Susie
White’s top tips on how you can connect to the countryside in September? Or find
out why Claire Whittle has never looked back after becoming a farm vet.
Do read on for all the latest news and updates, and a huge thanks for being a
part of CPRE.
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MAJOR CAMPAIGN WIN AS GOVERNMENT LIKELY TO ABANDON PARTS OF PLANNING PROPOSALS
Several newspapers have this week run stories indicating that the government is
set to walk back on some of its deeply unpopular plans for shaking up the
planning system.
Though the story is constantly changing, government sources are now confirming
this to be true - a huge moment for people, nature and the countryside!
We need to see the detail but Tom Fyans, our deputy chief executive, said: 'this
reported pause to the government’s deeply unpopular changes to planning says one
thing – you simply can’t cut out local voices when trying to decide what gets
built where.'
More than 46,000 of you have already signed our petition calling on Boris
Johnson to drop these plans, and thousands of you have written to your MPs.
This is a victory for common sense and local campaigners all across the country.
Now let's give communities the power to shape their future!
Read the full story
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GROUNDBREAKING HEDGEROW RESEARCH LAUNCHED IN PARLIAMENT
We’ve launched our new report on the environmental and economic benefits of
hedgerows at an event in parliament.
We were delighted have the event hosted by Selaine Saxby MP, and hear speeches
from Olivia Blake MP, environment secretary George Eustice, as well as our Chief
Executive Crispin Truman (pictured).
Our findings show that boosting hedgerows by 40% would create 25,000 jobs over
the next 30 years and yield almost £4 for every £1 invested.
In the report, ‘Hedge fund: investing in hedgerows for climate, nature and the
economy‘, we urge the government to set a target to increase the hedgerow
network by 40% by 2050, as recommended by the Climate Change Committee.
Over 35,000 people have signed our hedgerows petition and, thanks to you, we now
have almost 30 Hedgerow Hero MPs. Two months into the campaign, there’s much to
celebrate!
Find out more
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WHAT IS BROWNFIELD AND WHY SHOULD I CARE?
You might have noticed that at CPRE we like to talk about brownfield.
In fact, we think brownfield is (often) best! But what does 'brownfield' really
mean – and why do we think this often-neglected land matters so much?
Now you can find out with our handy explainer.
Get the details
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RURAL ROLES: A FARM VET’S LIFE
Have you ever wanted to know what a farm vet’s life is really like?
We had a lovely chat with Claire Whittle who swapped cocktail waitressing in the
city for veterinary school and a career as a farm vet working across the north
west.
Claire says: 'On my first day I was terrified – suddenly I was surrounded by
young heifers, all licking me.'
Read Claire's story
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A MONTH IN THE COUNTRYSIDE: CONNECTING WITH NATURE IN SEPTEMBER
September signals the start of autumn, and temperatures have already begun to
drop.
But there are golden walks to look forward to, and plenty of new sights and
sounds to enjoy in nature.
From the joys of the hedgerow to bats after sunset, take a look at country
diarist Susie White’s tips for what to spot in the countryside this month.
Dive right in
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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,
Mark
Mark Robinson
Campaigns Officer
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