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This month East West Rail will be holding a series of drop-in events, where you can find out more information about how the statutory consultation process works ahead of the first stage being launched in June.

We would encourage people to attend an event and…

Roof with solar panels - Leo Reynold

New CPRE analysis reveals that homes in the countryside are leading the way on solar power generation. 48 of the 50 English parliamentary constituencies with the highest domestic solar generation…

We are pleased to report that Ramsey Rural Museum has joined CPRE’S Members’ Guide, which gives CPRE members discounted entry to almost 100 attractions, gardens, houses and museums. Ramsey Rural Museum is an independent museum set in a peaceful rural location on the edge of the market town of Ramsey in Cambridgeshire – see more at https://ramseyruralmuseum.co.uk/. …

Father and daughter look at hedgerow plants

We’ve produced a hedgerows explainer, covering everything from defining what a hedgerow is, their history, what hedgerows do for us, and the threats they face.  Did you know…

CPRE welcomes welcome the government’s extension of hedgerow protection and management measures, but we say that the protections must also be introduced before the next election, not simply ‘as soon as parliamentary time allows’. The regulations will include a two meter ‘buffer strip’ from the centre of hedgerows, and a hedge cutting ban between 1 March and 31 August. Read more at CPRE welcomes…