How coronavirus is hitting rural life: letter goes to government
Thursday 26 March 2020
The specific impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on rural communities have been highlighted in a letter to government. Addressed to George Eustice, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the letter is signed by the chairs of ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England), Plunkett Foundation, Rural Services Network and the Rural Coalition, […] Read more >
Let’s all look out for each other: a message from CPRE chief executive Crispin Truman
Wednesday 25 March 2020
The coronavirus outbreak brings with it unprecedented challenges for organisations and individuals alike. Our first thoughts, of course, are with all those infected by the virus, and their loved ones. For us as CPRE, the countryside charity, the welfare of our staff and volunteers is paramount. That’s why our staff are working from home for […] Read more >
Lower Thames Crossing: consultation extended to April 2
Friday 20 March 2020
Public consultation on the proposed Lower Thames Crossing has been extended until Thursday, April 2. A spokesman for Highways England said: “As a result of cancelling our last public information event and our remaining three mobile information centres, we recognise that some people may have not yet had the opportunity to speak to the team […] Read more >
Lower Thames Crossing events cancelled but consultation remains open
Tuesday 17 March 2020
Given the government’s updated guidelines on tackling coronavirus, Highways England has taken the decision to cancel its remaining four supplementary consultation events. However, the consultation remains open and people can continue to share their views online at www.lowerthamescrossing.co.uk/consultation-2020, by submitting a paper response form to Freepost LTC CONSULTATION or by emailing ltc.consultation@traverse.ltd Read more >
Housing campaigner Rosie on Sunday Politics East this weekend
Friday 13 March 2020
Rosie Pearson, a leading light of Campaign Against Urban Sprawl in Essex (CAUSE), will be appearing on your TV screens this weekend. Rosie has been a vigorous critic of the North Essex Garden Communities project and is speaking on BBC One’s Sunday Politics East on, that’s right, Sunday (March 15). The show is being filmed […] Read more >
Time to enjoy our AONBs… and perhaps have a ponder as to their future
Wednesday 4 March 2020
Spring, we trust, will soon be upon us and many from both within the county and beyond will be heading for the Essex countryside. One of its greatest treasures is the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which north Essex shares with south Suffolk, so this is a good time to consider the role […] Read more >