Posts by Nemone Caldwell

CPRE Oxfordshire has launched its new Rooftop Renewables project at a pivotal moment for household energy, following the recent announcement of the Warm Homes Plan and a growing national focus on cutting energy bills, reducing carbon emissions and improving home comfort. The Warm Homes Plan is expected to provide £15bn of funding across the UK…

A planning application for 340 new homes on land known as “Land behind the Moors”, to the north of Kidlington and adjacent to St Mary’s Church, was considered by Cherwell District Council’s Planning Committee on Thursday 15 January. CPRE Oxfordshire has strongly opposed development on this site for several years. It was first proposed in…

As we begin our centenary year, we’re sending this message to everyone: love your countryside and be part of its future. This is just the beginning – and we all have a part to play in shaping what comes next. If you share this vision, join the movement today, add your name to this letter and stand with us.…

CPRE Oxfordshire has formally objected to Thames Water’s proposed South East Strategic Reservoir Option (SESRO), warning that the scheme would cause unacceptable harm to farmland, the countryside and rural communities, while failing to demonstrate clear need, value for money or sustainability. In our response to Thames Water’s Statutory Consultation, CPRE Oxfordshire recognises the importance of…

There has been widespread confusion and growing frustration across Cherwell about housing numbers: how many new homes are actually needed, why large developments are being approved outside local plans, and why councils are still judged to be “failing” on housing delivery despite thousands of permissions already being granted. CPRE Oxfordshire has been examining the situation…

A revised version of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was issued for consultation on 16th December and we are just starting to review this document. The consultation, which runs until 10 March 2026, can be found here. CPRE Head Office have issued a summary of the key changes at a national level which can be…

New figures from water industry documents show that the price of the Southeast Strategic Reservoir Option (SESRO) has jumped from around £2.2 billion in 2022 to about £6.6 billion today – a dramatic price increase which raises major questions about whether the reservoir is still affordable, necessary, or good value for water bill payers. Despite…