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Green Belt Seminar December 2023
We were delighted to see so many interested parties at our Planning & the Green Belt seminar last week. For those that were able to join us on the day, we hope you enjoyed Steven Sensecall’s presentation and the lively conversation in the Question & Answer session that followed. A copy of the presentation slides,…
Read MoreChance to have your say on major future infrastructure plans in Oxfordshire
Consultation is open now and closes 31st August. The Oxfordshire Infrastructure Strategy (OxIS) provides a framework for Oxfordshire County Council, Oxfordshire’s five planning authorities and key partners to establish strategic infrastructure investment priorities as well as potential opportunities for funding and delivery. The six-week consultation is asking the public to give their views on which…
Read MoreOxfordshire Plan 2050 consultation – An unrealistic, ‘have-it-all’ tick box exercise?
CPRE Oxfordshire, whilst supportive of the Oxfordshire 2050 Plan in principle, is concerned that the consultation document is not fit for purpose. Consultation is due to launch on the 30th of July and run for 10 weeks.
Read MoreThe six tests: the system that campaigners are using to assess the new planning bill
CPRE join other leading charities including RSPB and the Wildlife Trusts in releasing six tests that new planning rules must pass to put people and nature first.
Read MoreYour View Counts – Oxfordshire Plan Consultation due to launch 30th July
CPRE Oxfordshire welcomes the Oxfordshire 2050 Plan public consultation, due to launch on 30th July: the views and needs of Oxfordshire’s people should be at the heart of the development and growth of the county.
Read MoreOxford City launches Local Plan 2040 Consultation
M40 Rail-Freight Interchange Proposal
The Oxfordshire Strategic Rail-Freight Interchange (SRFI) is proposed for Junction 10 of the M40, to the West side of the motorway between Ardley to the north, Middleton Stoney to the south and Upper Heyford to the west. The size and scope of the proposal means that it is being considered as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure…
Read MoreEast West Rail Consultation
East West Rail recently consulted on infrastructure proposals, including the route between Oxford and Bicester.
Read MoreEngland’s Economic Heartland Transport Connectivity Studies
England’s Economic Heartland (EEH) has launched two studies to identify where transport investment is needed across the OxCam corridor. The first are Oxford-Milton Keynes; and Peterborough-Northampton-Oxford.
Read MoreGiving Hedgerows a New Lease of Life
CPRE and Wild Oxfordshire are really excited to be working with the community groups and parish councils of Kidlington, Watlington and Eynsham to plant new hedgerows and rejuvenate ancient ones.
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