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Our latest News Update is here!

newsletter-by-Skley

Newsletter by Skley

We’ve just published our spring 2025 News Update which you can read here. Our spring 2025 edition includes articles on solar farms, the myth of “clusters”, busways…


CPRE’s “How to respond to planning applications” guide updated for 2025.

Split into two parts, “How to respond to Planning Applications” starts with a clear introduction to the English planning system. It breaks down planning jargon and key phrases to help the public better understand how the planning system works and describes how planning applications are assessed.  Part two sets out eight key steps for meaningfully and positively engaging with planning applications…


Cambridge Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP): not good news

Honey Hill Cambridge by Andy Field

Honey Hill by Andy Field

We’ve highlighted our concerns regarding Anglian Water’s proposal to relocate the Cambridge WWTP from Milton to Honey Hill, which is in the Cambridge Green Belt (


Welcome to the new High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire

High Sheriff members meeting

Front row, second from left, Jo McGowan, CPRE; fourth from left, the High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire, the Hon. Frances Stanley DL.  Photo: PCVS

We were pleased to be able to meet with the new High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire, the Hon. Frances…


DEFRA Simpler Recycling in England Scheme

By March 31st 2025, all businesses across the country will have to arrange for the separate collection of core recycling materials into four categories: residual non-recyclable waste, food waste, paper and cardboard and all other dry recyclables. See https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/simpler-recycling-in-england-policy-update/simpler-recycling-in-england-policy-update