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A new report commissioned by CPRE shows that data from the 1940s is being used to classify and protect England’s most valuable and productive farmland, potentially undermining the UK’s ability to grow its own food.

The ALC system determines the potential productivity of farmland using data including rainfall measured between 1941 and 1970 and temperatures measured between 1961 and 1980.

The…

In her speech on the government’s plan for economic growth this morning, Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms backing for a third runway at Heathrow, alongside other announcements on zonal planning, infrastructure and the planning system.  You can read CPRE’s response here 

Ox-Cam Arc

In December 2024, CPRE groups in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire, along with national CPRE, agreed a joint policy on the Ox-Cam Arc.

In her speech in January 2025, the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, indicated…

Having been chosen as one of outgoing President Fiona Whitney’s charities of the year, we were delighted to have been presented with a cheque for the magnificent sum of £1029.26. We rely entirely on our members and supporters for our income, so this donation is especially…

We’re passionate about making the countryside in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough a better place for everyone to enjoy. Our vibrant team of volunteers inspires people to care for the countryside and enjoy the benefits it brings wherever they live.  We’re now recruiting a new Chair – could this be you? …