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The Planning & Infrastructure Bill is set to curb the role of local planning committees and place new limits on local democracy.

A new briefing published by CPRE sets out how government proposals to limit local planning committees will harm democratic oversight without addressing the real causes of the housing crisis.  To read more and to download the briefing go to

CPRE has submitted evidence to the House of Lords Built Environment Committee as part of its ongoing inquiry into the delivery and impact of new towns. We called for a clear definition of genuinely affordable housing, a brownfield-first approach, strong environmental protections, meaningful public engagement, and high-quality, plan-led design for any new towns or urban extensions.  To read more,…

The Environment Agency has published an update on the water situation in East Anglia.  With East Anglia experiencing the fifth driest March and April since records began in 1871, soil moisture deficit (SMD) is notably high for the time of year.  To read the update in full go to

In 2022 we campaigned against proposals by London Luton Airport and NATS to impose a new airplane holding stack over parts of Huntingdonshire (see https://www.cprecambs.org.uk/campaigns-transport/2022/07/12/new-luton-arrival-flightpaths-bring-noise-blight-to-cambridgeshire/).

We’ve…

Rooftop with solar panels by Leo Reynolds

Solar panels are to be fitted on all new-build homes in England by 2027, under plans to be announced by ministers. The news is a big campaign win for CPRE.

In the past…