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Rooftop Renewables: Government consultation offers hope of rooftop solar on new buildings

Roof with solar panels - Leo Reynold

"Roof with solar panels" by Leo Reynold

A recent survey of CPRE supporters found that 97% believe that rooftop solar panels should be a standard requirement for all new buildings and car parks (https://www.cprecambs.org.uk/cpre-news/2024/01/16/cpre-rooftop-renewables-supporter-survey-results/).…


National Audit Office questions value of East West Rail project

Bedford Station by M J Richardson

Bedford Station by M J Richardson

Last October, we released a joint statement with Cambridge Approaches and Stop the Arc Group (STARC) outlining our concerns…


Mad – and maddening planning

Work continues: Cambridge UK by Prisoner 5413

Work continues: Cambridge UK by Prisoner 5413

CPRE Cambridgeshire and Peterborough issued a press release earlier this week highlighting the folly of the government’s ambitions to build 150,000 or more homes in and around Cambridge…


CPRE’s rooftop renewables supporter survey: the results

Roof with solar panels - Leo Reynold

"Roof with solar panels" by Leo Reynold

A survey of over 2,600 CPRE supporters shows widespread support for rooftop solar – both as a government priority and on new homes.

The survey, conducted in November 2023, was designed…


Rough sleeping in countryside higher than some urban areas, CPRE analysis shows

The Times we live in by Tim Dennell

The times we live in #1 by Tim Dennell

The hidden rural housing crisis continues to worsen along with its tragic impacts on people and families. This includes rates of rough sleeping, which new CPRE analysis has revealed are…