For thriving countryside and green spaces that benefit everyone

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

Children enjoying the open fields in Hulton Park

We want to connect people to the countryside, wherever they live

What we care about

Discover your local countryside on one of our walks

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Get involved and make a difference to your local area! Volunteer roles available for ‘eyes and ears’ volunteers and events volunteers.

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What gets built where

Successful campaigning saves Green Belt!

Successful campaigning saves Green Belt in West Lancashire.

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The countryside next door

CPRE Lancashire celebrates a successful campaign to protect Burnley’s Green Belt

CPRE Lancashire celebrates the fact that Green Belt land will stay green following our engagement with the Burnley Local Plan process.

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Landscapes

Greenberfield Middle Lock No 43, Leeds and Liverpool Canal

Great news, countryside in Baroldswick saved from bulldozers!

CPRE Lancashire is delighted that our support for local residents’ campaign against a new housing development on a greenfield site by Greenberfield Locks has been refused.

Stories

What gets built where

CPRE Lancashire

CPRE responds to Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Our Places Consultation

Homes people can afford

CPRE Lancashire

Fylde Borough Affordable Housing SPD: CPRE’s view

What gets built where

CPRE Lancashire

We love Central Lancashire’s countryside and greenspace, as we know you do!

Climate emergency

CPRE Lancashire

Liverpool Environmental Summit

26th January 2020 – Stargazing at Beacon Fell

Join us on January 26th 2020 for an evening of stargazing at Beacon Fell led by Robert Ince.

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Wigan waterways and woodlands

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Visit Rimrose Valley Country Park to meet the wildlife on your doorstep

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cprelancs @cprelancs·

Soil is a valuable asset and needs protection.

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For those worried about the environmental harm from propised HS2

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Yes, we had suspected acidisation the 'ugly sibling of fracking' would remain a threat to our rural places. The greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental threats are similar to fracking and it ought not to be allowed. @drillordrop @frackfreelancs @NorthWestFOE

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Let's hope you can influence similar good embedding of clean transport for Liverppol2. Don't scrimp on Liverpool's key employment investment opportunity. HGV only based port would be utterly wrong.

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We would love to know more about this good effort. Our Members love Lancashire's countryside. It is heartening to see real action on the ground. Keep up the good work.xxxx

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Hope Rimrose Valley road is top of the list of where not to spend good tax payers money to the wrong use. Will read with interest. Let's embed smart investment in 2020 and beyond!

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Well done Matt Thompson for championing the valuable role of planning. We hear from frustrated local communities all the time how proposals that fall short on design and developer contributions are granted. Communities deserve better quality outcomes. @RTPIPlanners @theTCPA

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Bad air quality is bad for all our health and our planet. Planning new development, especially in rural areas, to integrate sustainable and active travel modes is more important than ever. We can't afford to ignore science. @CBTransport @FriendsMoss @saverimrose

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Good to see Safeguarded Land being exactly that!

https://www.lep.co.uk/news/environment/plans-for-100-new-homes-in-south-ribble-are-thrown-out-by-government-inspector-1-10202831/amp

@CPRE @southribblebc

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Great news! A new local plan to steer development and bring forward new affordable housing is most welcome.

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An offer to support the Woodland Trust with a hedgerow starter pack. A great way to kick of 2020. Take a look. @WoodlandTrust @CityofTreesMcr

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Exciting times for green infrastructure planning in Salford thanks to RHS project.

https://ilovemanchester.com/rhs-garden-bridgewater-salford-place-to-visit-2020/

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A disappointing decision for those against this development in the countryside. Evidences how the National Planning Policy Framework is eroding local democracy.

Shock as Government Planning Inspector rules in favour of building 70 new homes in Hoghton https://www.lep.co.uk/news/environment/shock-as-government-planning-inspector-rules-in-favour-of-building-70-new-homes-in-hoghton-1-10194864

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Look after our countryside, enjoy and value it

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Not sure this is entirely countryside related, but this animation is too good not to share https://www.facebook.com/2047807918850332/posts/2310433119254476/

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Our rural places are rich with folklore..are you aware of any interesting customs near to you?

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Do respond to this consultation if you haven't done so yet. It only takes 10 minutes and relates to how we use our green space. Deadline 1st February 2020. https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/what-we-do/environment/ignition/
@SGMG2017

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This case is a good example of a developer simply refusing to take no for an answer. Salford Council is right to save the countryside in this location and there are plenty of alternative site across the area.
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/seven-year-david-goliath-battle-17519141

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What a fantastic way to repurpose a Christmas Tree! Absolutely love this...@Change4Preston @leponline

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You are quite right. Of course we need to plan enough 'needed' homes, especially affordable, but our planning system should not be based on out of date data i.e. ONS 2014. The standard method is a flawed approach pushing houses to most expensive places. @EstherMcVey1

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