Last chance to have your say on the Botley West Solar Farm

If you felt that you weren’t heard by the developers during their consultations on the Botley West Solar Farm, you still have an opportunity to tell the Inspectorate what you think. But they will only listen to interested parties, so please do make sure you register before the deadline on 27th February. The mega solar…

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Cherwell Local Plan in final public stage

Cherwell District Council published the final public (Reg 19) stage of their Local Plan consultation before it is presented to the Inspectors just before Christmas and it can be found here. The consultation period ran until Tuesday 25th February. The Local Plan is an important document which outlines the future development of the area, including the policies and…

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Could you be our next Treasurer?

CPRE Oxfordshire is the voice of the countryside in Oxfordshire. We fight for the right development in the right place and work to protect, promote and enhance our amazing local landscapes and rural character. We’re currently looking for a Treasurer to join a dedicated team of Trustees.  By volunteering with us you will be joining…

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A Healthy Economy depends on a Healthy Ecosystem

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On Wednesday, Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer, chose to deliver a major economic speech in Oxfordshire, signalling the importance of the county in her plans for delivering growth. While we welcome the recognition of Oxfordshire’s unique position and national significance, with escalating growth comes a need for more homes, offices and associated infrastructure, putting…

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Ask your MP to back The Sunshine Bill

Friday 17th January sees the second reading of the Sunshine Bill, offering the first chance for the bill to be debated in parliament. The Private Members Bill, proposed by LibDem MP, Max Wilkinson, would make it compulsory for new builds to incorporate solar panels on the roof. This is a critical opportunity to progress the…

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CPRE Oxfordshire gets stuck in with the Hedgerow Heroes

Last month, some of the team from CPRE Oxfordshire took a trip out of the office to lend a hand at a Hedgerow Heroes hedge planting session in Oddington. It’s amazing how much progress could be made in such a short time. Working together with Wild Oxfordshire and some local volunteers, and later joined by…

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Cherwell Local Plan – Consultation Dates

Cherwell District Council published their Local Plan just before Christmas and can be found here. The Local Plan is an important document which outlines the future development of the area, including the policies and proposals for new development. It also sets out the council’s plans to respond to climate change, to protect the environment and…

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Family of Four Complete the OGBW

Are you looking for some inspiration this New Year? We recently heard from Lottie Adams to tell us about completing her new year’s resolution for 2024: to walk the Oxford Green Belt Way with her husband and two kids – the youngest being just 2 years old! She told us: “We set off from Beckley…

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New NPPF a Cause for Concern

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Following a consultation earlier in the year, the government has now published a revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) with bold intentions to change the planning system. The revised framework re-introduces mandatory targets for councils, with significant increases in the numbers of new homes expected and while a “brownfield first” strategy remains key to the…

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