Oxfordshire Unitary Authorities: 3 Proposals

The government has asked for proposals nationally for unitary authorities across the country. In Oxfordshire there will be 3 proposals for the Government to review and make a final decision on. The options are: This is Oxfordshire County Council’s preferred option and details can be found on their website here. This is South Oxfordshire, Vale…

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Two Local Plans now Live

Two Local Plan consultations, for Oxford City and West Oxfordshire, are now “Live” and CPRE Oxfordshire have a busy summer ahead, making sure we contribute actively to ensure ongoing policy which supports a thriving countryside. Oxford City Having had its previous plan rejected by the Inspectors last year, Oxford City Council has issued a new…

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Neal Coleman announced to lead Oxford Growth Commission

Oxford dreaming spires seen through countryside

Regeneration expert Neale Coleman CBE has been appointed as Chair of the Oxford Growth Commission with plans to “to accelerate plans for new housing, jobs and infrastructure across the city”. We were disappointed to see that his appointment letter focuses on growth at all costs, referring to “Oxford’s ambitions for economic growth” without a single…

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CPRE Oxfordshire speaks up against Botley West

an image of hundreds of solar panels covering a field

This week, the Planning Inspectorate’s six-month examination of Botley West Solar Farm kicked off with 3 days of open floor hearings. Having registered as an Interested Party, yesterday CPRE Director, Lisa Warne, stood to deliver our statement, criticising the plans for their short-sightedness concerning land use, highlighting the impact the development would have on flooding,…

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CPRE Oxfordshire AGM 2025 – Sat 7th June

Hay Meadow at Long Mead wildlife site

2pm, Saturday 7th JuneEynsham Village Hall, 46 Back Lane, Eynsham, Oxfordshire OX29 4QW Please join us to hear all the latest news and views on CPRE Oxfordshire’s campaigns and activities over the last year and what we have planned for the future. After the AGM, we are delighted that our speaker will be Catriona Bass from…

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Our response to the Land Use Consultation

The Land Use Consultation closes tomorrow so now is your last chance to have your say on how this precious and finite resource is managed. CPRE Oxfordshire is calling for a more strategic, spatially mapped approach to identify where land is best suited for renewable energy, housing, nature recovery, wildlife-friendly farming, intensive agriculture, forestry, and…

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Noke and Stratton Audley Solar Farms – latest news

aerial image of solar farm at Bicester

Two large solar farms, which had been rejected in the summer by the Planning Committee of Cherwell District Council, are now being appealed. The sites are The appeals are taking the form of Inspectors hearings, taking place at The John Paul ll Centre, Webb Court, 12 The Causeway, Bicester, OX26 6AW from 10 AM, with…

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Key Local Election Messages May 2025

child and dog leaning on farm gate

CPRE Oxfordshire campaigns to protect the countryside for the enjoyment of all. We recognise the need for more housing in the county, but this must be balanced with the protection of our natural environment. New development should prioritise genuinely affordable homes for those most in need and be located in the right places, where it…

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