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Oxford Green Belt more valued now than 10 years ago

Solar Array

New Botley West Solar Consultation

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CPRE Countryside & Environment Hustings

Vote for a beautiful & thriving countryside for all

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Solar farm at Otmoor would be a travesty

GARD aerial photo montage of Abingdon Reservoir

FoI request unearths EA’s advice to Secretary of State regarding Abingdon Reservoir

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Opening the Gates!

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Reaching out to Refugees

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