Posts by Andy_Smith0001
Northern Gateway plans premature
Where has all the data gone? CPRE believes key transport information is needed before Oxford City Council can run a proper consultation on options for the Northern Gateway Area Action Plan.
Read MoreAttack on rural Vale
The Vale of White Horse District Council has published an update to its Local Plan 2031 proposals and it’s not good news. The proposed housing figures have shot up, leading to the identification of 21 new development sites including in the Green Belt and AONB, threatening to undermine the character of the rural Vale.
Read MoreHS2 Phase One Environmental Statement
Over 10,000 pages later, we have waded through the HS2 Environmental Statement and submitted our response. Tranquillity issues, especially noise, remain a key concern for local communities. Deadline for your own response is Thurs 27 Feb.
Read MorePlanning Minister hugely critical of Port Meadow development
‘One of the worst planning process I have ever encountered’ says Nick Boles and calls on the Council and University to apologise.
Read MorePort Meadow Review hammers Council & Uni
A report into the planning fiasco of accommodation blocks at Port Meadow has heavily criticised Oxford City Council and Oxford University. But now what’s happening with the Environmental Impact Assessment?
Read MoreEU funding for Oxon – speak up for rural issues
The Oxfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership is currently consulting on how best to spend £16m of EU Structural Investment Fund money in the county between now and 2020. It’s good news, but we need your help to give rural issues more of a say.
Read MoreBags charging – please act now!
In 2012, we used 8 billion carrier bags! We urgently need your help to make sure the proposed new charge on single-use bags really works. Consultation ends 20 December. Please take action now.
Read MoreHS2 bill timetable illegal?
The HS2 Hybrid Bill was submitted to parliament yesterday. But with only 56 days consultation on 50,000 pages of documents, CPRE believes the consultation timescale is likely to breach international law.
Read MorePort Meadow – No Judicial Review but good outcome
City Council and University forced to promise Court a full Environmental Impact Assessment including consultation.
Read MoreUni moves students in to Port Meadow without planning permission
CPRE Oxfordshire is appalled at Oxford University’s decision to move students in to the accommodation at Port Meadow whilst serious planning and environmental issues, including concerns over contamination, remain unresolved.
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