Posts by Nemone Caldwell
Oxford Green Belt more valued now than 10 years ago
Ten years ago we commissioned research into the Green Belt which showed that over 70% of Oxfordshire wanted it to remain undeveloped. This year we replicated the survey with a local research consultancy to see how opinion might have changed and were enthused to see that, in that time, support for the Green Belt has…
Read MoreCPRE Countryside & Environment Hustings
CPRE Oxfordshire will be holding a Countryside & Environment Hustings at 6.30pm on Monday 1st July at Yarnton village hall. Book your place here Join us for an evening of debate and discussion with the prospective parliamentary candidates for the new constituency of Bicester and Woodstock. This is your chance to hear directly from those vying for…
Read MoreVote for a beautiful & thriving countryside for all
Our manifesto for the next Government CPRE believes in countryside and green spaces that are accessible to all, rich in nature and that play a crucial role in responding to the climate emergency. We want to see political parties commit to support common-sense and practical policies that would help secure a thriving countryside for generations…
Read MoreSolar farm at Otmoor would be a travesty
CPRE objects to plans for a solar farm at Noke, on the southeast edge of Otmoor
Read MoreFoI request unearths EA’s advice to Secretary of State regarding Abingdon Reservoir
Following a Freedom of Information request, the Group Against Reservoir Development (GARD) have unearthed the Environment Agency’s advice to the Secretary of State regarding plans for the reservoir at Abingdon. Their report states that the plan should not go ahead due to “outstanding concerns regarding costs, justification and options appraisal” and points more firmly towards…
Read MoreOpening the Gates!
Celebratory walk, 14th May On 14th May, we invited a small group of people on a 3 mile celebratory walk around Nuneham Courtenay/Marsh Baldon, to mark the completion of the current stage of our Oxford Green Belt Way improvement project. CPRE Oxfordshire has been co-ordinating a major improvement project, increasing accessibility on the Oxford Green…
Read MoreReaching out to Refugees
Trip to Harcourt Arboretum, 13th May Last month we worked with Refugee Resource in Oxford to organise a small outing to Harcourt Arboretum for local women and children. For many it was their first time visiting the Arboretum and we were able to talk to them about the Oxford Green Belt and other green spaces.…
Read More2023 Impact Report
From ‘rabbit in the headlights’ to rural campaigner….
Often the first you might know of a proposed planning application is when a leaflet lands with a thud on your doormat. But if you have concerns, how on earth do you begin to respond? Here we talk to Cara, who lives in a small village in the north of Oxfordshire. She tells us of…
Read MoreDistrict Chair Vacancies.
We have 3 District Chair vacancies – South Oxon, Cherwell and the City. Make a difference to your countryside, and work with like minded people. CPRE fights for a better future for the countryside and our rural communities. Campaigning is carried out by county-based branches, which aim to influence decision making on a range of…
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