Posts by Nemone Caldwell
Vote for a beautiful & thriving countryside for all
Our manifesto for the next Government CPRE believes in countryside and green spaces that are accessible to all, rich in nature and that play a crucial role in responding to the climate emergency. We want to see political parties commit to support common-sense and practical policies that would help secure a thriving countryside for generations…
Read MoreSolar farm at Otmoor would be a travesty
CPRE objects to plans for a solar farm at Noke, on the southeast edge of Otmoor
Read MoreFoI request unearths EA’s advice to Secretary of State regarding Abingdon Reservoir
Following a Freedom of Information request, the Group Against Reservoir Development (GARD) have unearthed the Environment Agency’s advice to the Secretary of State regarding plans for the reservoir at Abingdon. Their report states that the plan should not go ahead due to “outstanding concerns regarding costs, justification and options appraisal” and points more firmly towards…
Read MoreOpening the Gates!
Celebratory walk, 14th May On 14th May, we invited a small group of people on a 3 mile celebratory walk around Nuneham Courtenay/Marsh Baldon, to mark the completion of the current stage of our Oxford Green Belt Way improvement project. CPRE Oxfordshire has been co-ordinating a major improvement project, increasing accessibility on the Oxford Green…
Read MoreReaching out to Refugees
Trip to Harcourt Arboretum, 13th May Last month we worked with Refugee Resource in Oxford to organise a small outing to Harcourt Arboretum for local women and children. For many it was their first time visiting the Arboretum and we were able to talk to them about the Oxford Green Belt and other green spaces.…
Read More2023 Impact Report
From ‘rabbit in the headlights’ to rural campaigner….
Often the first you might know of a proposed planning application is when a leaflet lands with a thud on your doormat. But if you have concerns, how on earth do you begin to respond? Here we talk to Cara, who lives in a small village in the north of Oxfordshire. She tells us of…
Read MoreJoin our Green Defenders Network!
Become a frontline volunteer and help make sure that new development doesn’t concrete the countryside. Do you care about: We are urgently looking for planning volunteers to help us make sure new development respects and supports our amazing local countryside. We can provide all the info and training. You need to be: Whether it’s to…
Read MoreThe Joint Local Plan – South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils
South & Vale Local Plan 2041 – have your say by 26 Feb! South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse have issued their Joint “ Preferred options” consultation on the Local Plan 204. It is live to comment on until Monday 26th February and can be found here. CPRESouth Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse…
Read MoreCall for public inquiry
CPRE Oxfordshire supports GARD (Group Against Reservoir Development) in Public Inquiry demand for Thames Water’s mega-reservoir. CPRE Oxfordshire is backing GARD’s calls for a Public Inquiry and is also writing to the Secretary of State for the Environment to request this. Thames Water has consistently failed to engage with the strong evidence presented to it…
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