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CPRE Essex evidence helps sink plans for big development at Takeley
Friday 16 September 2022
We were delighted to receive the news that an appeal by Weston Homes in relation to a large mixed-use development at Takeley has been dismissed. The proposed development would have involved the construction of 190 dwellings and more than 3,500 square metres of industrial space on 26 hectares of high-quality arable land. The site was […] Read more >
Essex Way competition closes – now for the judging!
Thursday 15 September 2022
Our Essex Way photographic competition has closed – and, as Basil Fawlty might have said, now for the tricky bit! That, of course, is the judging and we are settling down to that now. Winners will be notified at the start of next week – it’s already been a lot of fun, so here’s to […] Read more >
Our Queen, our patron: the end of an era
Friday 9 September 2022
All at CPRE, the countryside charity – trustees, staff, volunteers and our members – are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We were honoured to have her as our patron throughout her long reign and today marks the end of an era for us all. As our patron, […] Read more >
‘Giving fracking the green light is a hideous mistake’: CPRE reacts to PM
Friday 9 September 2022
CPRE has slated the new Prime Minister’s announcement that she will reverse the UK ban on fracking. Liz Truss confirmed her commitment to ending the moratorium on fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, this week when revealing her plans to tackle rising energy bills. The news sparked incredulity in many quarters, including at CPRE, the countryside charity. […] Read more >
Solar farms: booklet highlights the factors to consider when deciding on proposals
Thursday 8 September 2022
The issue of solar farms is never far away as the applications continue to flood in and CPRE Essex has already issued a policy statement on the matter. We have also got together with our friends and neighbours at CPRE Hertfordshire, along with a range of other organisations, to produce a booklet entitled The Problem […] Read more >
You can read the documents for our AGM here (it’s on October 1)
Thursday 8 September 2022
Just a little reminder that this year’s CPRE Essex AGM is being at held at the Grange Barn, Coggeshall, on Saturday, October 1. The documents for the event are available by clicking the links at the bottom of this post. The Grange Barn is managed by the National Trust and marks the approximate halfway point […] Read more >
Make it snappy if you want to catch our Essex Way photo competition!
Monday 5 September 2022
We have had a fantastic response to our Essex Way photographic competition – and there’s still (just about!) time for you to send in your entries. The competition was launched in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Essex Way – the beautiful 81-mile walk from Epping to Harwich that CPRE Essex was so instrumental […] Read more >
Your chance to help forge a Brentwood Environment Strategy
Friday 26 August 2022
“Your views and needs are at the heart of everything we do. “That is why the council consults with residents, businesses and other organisations to ensure the decisions we make represent public opinion and are informed by what you tell us.” The words of Brentwood Borough Council will hopefully encourage folk to participate in the […] Read more >
Essex feels the pressure of growing Green Belt development plans
Friday 26 August 2022
The London Green Belt is under siege from development proposals – and Essex is one of the worst-affected counties. Research by the London Green Belt Council demonstrates the extent of the threat to the countryside in and around the capital, with local authorities planning to allow building on more than 48,000 acres of Green Belt […] Read more >
Please join us on Saturday, October 1, at Grange Barn for our 2022 AGM
Wednesday 17 August 2022
This year’s CPRE Essex AGM is being at held at the Grange Barn, Coggeshall, on Saturday, October 1. Chairman David Knight is thrilled to be inviting members to the lovely venue, which is managed by the National Trust and marks the approximate halfway point of the Essex Way. This year is the 50th anniversary of […] Read more >