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Proposed “knowledge corridor” from Oxford to Cambridge threatens rural Oxfordshire
Written by CPRE Oxfordshire
Government is backing the idea of creating a “knowledge corridor” between Oxford and Cambridge, including a new "Expressway" and a significant increase in housing along the route.
West Oxon Local Plan Stage 2 Hearings 9-18 May
Written by CPRE Oxfordshire
CPRE & community groups will be appearing in front of an Inspector to seek improvements to West Oxfordshire's draft Local Plan, alongside mass ranks of developers! Why not come along and support us?
Reminder: Vale Local Plan consultation closes 4 May
Written by CPRE Oxfordshire
The deadline for comments on the Vale of White Horse District's Local Plan Part 2, including further allocations of housing and policies on a wide range of environmental issues, is 5pm, Thursday 4 May. Have your say!
With elections for the County Council taking place across Oxfordshire on Thursday 4 May, we've written to candidates asking for their support for the countryside.
West Oxfordshire Local Plan - Hearing dates set
Written by CPRE Oxfordshire
Register BY 12 APRIL to appear at the Hearings.
Oxford University has submitted a planning application for mitigation of its controversial Castle Mill accommodation blocks at Port Meadow - Have Your Say by 15 March.
The Oxford-Cambridge Expressway - heading off the rails?
Written by CPRE Oxfordshire
Government is backing a report by the National Infrastructure Commission that recommends the creation of a 'silicon beltway' between Oxford and Cambridge, including a new expressway and a significant increase in housing along the route. But what problem is this trying to fix, what problems will it cause and is a new road an old (& wrong?) solution?
Please join us for this free public event at St Edmund Hall, Oxford, bringing together a range of national experts to take a look at positive planning solutions for Oxfordshire - from rural affordable housing to green infrastructure.
Strategic thinker? WANTED: Branch Chairman
Written by CPRE Oxfordshire
Interested in environmental issues? Care about your countryside? Want to make a difference?
