For thriving countryside and green spaces that benefit everyone

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We are the countryside charity

We work across Lancashire, the Liverpool City Region and Greater Manchester, with communities, businesses and government, to stand up for our countryside and green spaces.

Our vision

Locating brownfield sites missing from the register

How to respond to a planning application

Responding to a planning application – an overview

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Meet some of our volunteers

Why do Zoe, Aidan and Amelia volunteer with CPRE Lancashire? Find out in our new video.

Volunteer Stories

Find yourself in the Forest of Bowland

Daria Mirea reflects on origins and history on a Lancashire walk

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Dark skies

Star Count 2021 shows more people are experiencing dark skies

Participants experiencing severe light pollution down by 10% on 2020 levels

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Dark skies

Take part in this year’s Star Count: 6th – 14th February 2021

Take part in Star Count 2021 to help us map levels of light pollution

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Climate emergency

Lancaster City Council revisits Local Plan in light of Climate Emergency

CPRE supports Lancaster CC decision to assess climate impact of local plan

What gets built where

Path in Clock Face Colliery Country Park

Lancashire

OMEGA 8 site in St Helens Green Belt should stay green

Local transport

Lancashire

Punctuality and regularity rated higher than speed in passenger surveys

What gets built where

Lancashire

CPRE’s response to the Liverpool City Region Spatial Development Strategy

Roads

Lancashire

Green Belt harm at Parkside, St Helens

Roads

Lancashire

A57 Link Road Project fails to consider sustainable transport options

Farming

Lancashire

Green belt protected in Scarisbrick

What gets built where

Lancashire

Input from residents in local planning is a vital part of our democratic system

What gets built where

Lancashire

Brownfield redevelopment should be first port of call for new housing

Meet our patron, Stephen Lowe

Find out about Stephen’s love of the Lancashire countryside and its origins

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Coming soon: Autumn Green Belt walk, Preston

Join us for a walk to celebrate Preston’s Green Belt on Sunday 19th April 2020

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Brain, Body & Biodiversity: reasons to protect our green spaces

Amelia Furness’s article about the importance of the countryside, urban green spaces and the Green Belt for wellbeing

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How well are new housing developments designed in Lancashire, Liverpool City Region and Greater Manchester?

How good is the design of new mass housing developments across Lancashire, Liverpool City Region and Greater Manchester? New national report form CPRE

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cprelancs @cprelancs·

Our planning system will become an 'utter disaster'. Our greenspace and democracy is under threat.

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2021/may/11/johnsons-planning-laws-an-utter-disaster-say-countryside-campaigners

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cprelancs @cprelancs·

Don't forget to vote tomorrow

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/56129210

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CPRE Wiltshire - The countryside charity @CPREWilts·

The controversial A303 road improvement scheme, including a tunnel past Stonehenge, will be subject of a judicial review to be held from 23–25 June this year. Kate Fielden explains why CPRE is lending support to campaigners against the scheme.
https://www.cpre.org.uk/.../the-high-court-challenge-to.../

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CPRE The countryside charity@CPRE·

Over 50,000 of you have already joined us in calling for a reliable bus service for every community.

With #Elections2021 happening tomorrow, maybe now is an ideal time for politicians to commit to a reliable bus service for every community? 🤔 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-56827739

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cprelancs @cprelancs·

We hope Lancashire County Council will come to its senses and stop the harm posed from landfilling at this important landscape destination.@PINSgov
@LancashireCC @EnvAgency

http://stopparboldhilllandfill.org/the-fight-for-parbold-hill-goes-on/

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cprelancs @cprelancs·

We understand why locals are furious. All cost to them, all profit to Amazon.

Furious locals 'still waiting for 5,000 jobs' at huge warehouse site https://mol.im/a/9537357 via @MailOnline

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cprelancs @cprelancs·

What a good idea. Please sign up. New campaigning alliance and map launched https://rightscommunityaction.co.uk/latest-news/new-campaigning-alliance-and-map-launched/

@SGMGB2017 @SaveTameside @saverimrose @WirralSociety @BoldandC @RainhillSOGB

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cprelancs @cprelancs·

OMEGA 8 site in St Helens Green Belt should stay green https://www.cprelancashire.org.uk/news/omega-8-site-in-st-helens-green-belt-should-stay-green/

@BoldandC @ParishBold @sthelenscouncil @sthelensreport @sthelensstar

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cprelancs @cprelancs·

Enjoying the beautiful spring blossom. We love trees. @CityofTreesMcr @merseyforest @connect_nature @GMGreenCity

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cprelancs @cprelancs·

A problem with not having an up to date local plan. We hope this will change asap. Who to blame? Government's constant tweaking of planning rules or Council delay? @WirralSociety

Fuming residents say 'Wirral is full' as greenbelt land goes up for sale http://a.msn.com/01/en-gb/BB1g8pEQ?ocid=st

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cprelancs @cprelancs·

We have found Highways England very obstructive on this matter too. @saverimrose @HighwaysEngland @CPRE

MPs attack 'cover-up culture' over Rimrose Valley road plans https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/sefton-mps-attack-highways-england-20478625?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar

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cprelancs @cprelancs·

Good news.
Plans for over 500 homes in Chorley dismissed over greenbelt fears https://www.lep.co.uk/news/politics/plans-for-over-500-homes-in-chorley-dismissed-over-greenbelt-fears-3200009

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cprelancs @cprelancs·

Well done Patagonia for supporting local people protect the Great British outdoors! @saverimrose

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cprelancs @cprelancs·

Good news that green belt sites in Oldham cut from the 'plan of nine' masterplan https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/controversial-green-belt-sites-oldham-20265477?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar

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CPRE Cheshire @CPRECheshire·

It's not too late to enter our photography competition! Please get your photos of Cheshire's lovely landscapes to us by midnight on 31st March. Full details on our website: https://www.cprecheshire.org.uk/news/got-a-great-photo-of-cheshires-countryside-enter-our-competition/

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cprelancs @cprelancs·

Just a reminder today is the WWFs Earth hour switch of your lights for an hour at 8.30pm. For more info go to https://www.wwf.org.uk/earth-hour?ds_rl=1262365&pc=VEA005003. if you are interested in more you can do to protect our environment one of the simplest things you can do is switch to a green energy supplier

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CPRE The countryside charity@CPRE·

BREAKING NEWS: #DepositReturn system has been delayed again, until at least 2024.

With 8 billion drinks containers littered or landfilled every year in the UK, we can't afford to kick the can down the road.

We need an all-in system now. RT if you agree
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9395803/Bottle-deposit-scheme-faces-delayed-till-2024-Covid-pandemic.html

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Greater Manchester Combined Authority@greatermcr·

🗣 "We cannot have good health - physical health and mental health - without good, secure housing."

@MayorofGM welcomes the Better Homes, Better Neighbourhoods, Better Health agreement between @greatermcr, @GM_HSC and @GMhousing

Read more here:
https://greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/what-we-do/housing/better-homes-better-neighbourhoods-better-health/

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Pendle Hill Landscape Partnership @PendleHillLP·

Pls help the wildlife to thrive and survive. Dogs can disturb lots of wildlife, and just because you can't see anything doesn't mean there is nothing there. Livestock worrying is also still all too common - please minimise the disturbance and keep dogs on leads. #takethelead