coronavirus
Protect our green spaces, government is urged in lockdown survey
Monday 18 May 2020
Despite us living under the strictest social-distancing measures we’ve ever experienced in the UK, there has been an increase in community spirit and appreciation for local green spaces and countryside during lockdown, according to new research. Commissioned by CPRE, the countryside charity, and the National Federation of Women’s Institutes (WI), and carried out by Opinium, […] Read more >
Our Lovely Essex: you can’t keep Stansted Mountfitchet out of the picture
Tuesday 5 May 2020
They just keep on coming! Our Lovely Essex today showcases three pictures from Ken McDonald taken during walks near his home in Stansted Mountfitchet during the lockdown. Thanks, Ken! Read more >
Shop UK… and enjoy home delivery
Tuesday 5 May 2020
CPRE has been highlighting the plight of rural businesses struggling to survive the coronavirus lockdown and encouraging as many people as possible to support them. Now a free website that promotes UK-made or designed consumer products has launched a home-delivery feature across the country. YouK enables users to “shop for everything that is made in […] Read more >
Our Lovely Essex
Monday 6 April 2020
With the exception of our wonderful care workers and essential staff, each one of the rest of us is under serious but essential restriction of movement. However, we can dream and share moments of happier times that will return… and maybe lighten our days. At Essex CPRE we invite anyone (of all ages) in the […] Read more >
Do you know anyone who needs food and essential supplies at this time? Help is available
Friday 3 April 2020
First and foremost, all at CPRE Essex hope you are keeping safe and well. It’s not easy, but the more closely we stick to government guidelines during the Covid-19 lockdown the more quickly it should end. No one is unaffected by the regulations that have been put in place, but some are bound to be […] Read more >
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 >