Posts by Helen Marshall
Oxfordshire Nature Campaign gains momentum: Sign the E-Petition Today
In the face of a pressing biodiversity, climate and health crisis, Oxfordshire’s environmental community is rallying together to make a resounding call for the inclusion of nature on every political agenda. Yesterday, RSPB released the findings from their latest State of Nature report, reconfirming that the UK is one of the worst countries in the…
Read MoreAbingdon Reservoir: It’s back and it’s bigger. Please act now!
Thames Water has announced that not only will it continue with its proposals for the Abingdon Reservoir but that it intends to revert to its earlier plans for a 150 billion litre reservoir. That’s 50% larger than the proposal Thames Water consulted on earlier this year, which received overwhelming criticism from the public, MPs and…
Read MoreCherwell Local Plan – help us push for strong policies on renewables, housing & Green Belt
UPDATE 3rd November: Please see our response at foot of page. questions to follow soon. Local Plans set out development priorities for the area for the next 20 years and have a key influence on how our countryside will look and feel in the future. You can find all the consultation info and how you…
Read MoreWest Oxfordshire Local Plan – Have your say!
UPDATE: FINAL CPRE OXFORDSHIRE RESPONSE – INCLUDING OUR JOINT RESPONSE WITH LOCAL PARISHES – AVAILABLE AT FOOT OF THIS PAGE. Thanks to all those that contributed and helped to speak up for our West Oxfordshire countryside. We expect the District Council to publish its full draft Local Plan in autumn 2024. ** The latest consultation…
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