Children enjoying the open fields in Hulton Park

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

Countryside medal for CPRE stalwart

Dr. Des Brennan’s important work recognised

Countryside Medal

Meet some of our volunteers

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

Volunteer Stories

Can you help us stand up for our green spaces?

Get involved and help us to make a difference!

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Fracking

Aurora application for shale gas extraction is contrary to net-zero climate target

CPRE objects to the application by Aurora Energy Resources to explore for shale gas/oil at land at Sutton’s Lane, Great Altcar

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Climate emergency

What our countryside and green spaces need from the new government

With a new government in power, CPRE has produced its own manifesto to help focus on the crucial issues impacting our countryside and green spaces.

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Homes people can afford

Fylde Borough Affordable Housing SPD: CPRE’s view

The countryside next door

CPRE Lancashire

Hulton Park Public Inquiry

Roads

Proposed route: extract from Design Statement

CPRE Lancashire

Calls to protect Green Belt farmland from St Helens and Warrington road proposal

The countryside next door

Pedestrians and horse riders on the right of way through Hulton Park

CPRE Lancashire

Hulton Park Green Belt housing and golf bid to be called in

The countryside next door

CPRE Lancashire

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

Meet Stephen Lowe, our new patron

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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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Really pleased to hear that Wirral Green Space Alliance has submitted such a detailed response to the Council's Local Plan Issues and Options Consultation. Please enhance our natural environment in the future.
http://www.cprecheshire.org.uk/news/current-news/item/2342-wirral-issues-and-options-cpres-response
@WirralSociety @WirralCouncil

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10 Top Tips for enjoying nature in lockdown

https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/countryside-connections/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=engagingnetworks&utm_campaign=CU-0420_members&utm_content=Campaigns+update+April+2020+-+members

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Great message from Emma Howard Boyd, Chair of the EA...we agree with her on this....and we too look forward to COP26 @GMGreenCity @connect_nature @LancashireCC

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Get involved @SGMG2017 @saverimrose @Lancswildlife @LiverpoolParks @GMGreenCity @GmMoving

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If our green bin collection is to be disrupted, why not promote this @GMNCG @connect_nature @LancashireCC

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Thank you farmers, lorry drivers, and shop workers...keeping our shelves full. You, NHS and care workers all have our appreciation.

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Nature inspires some beautiful artwork..BBC News - David Hockney shares exclusive art from Normandy, as 'a respite from the news' https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-52109901

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Connecting with the countryside and nature is so important for our wellbeing, now more than ever.

Here are our ten ways to connect with nature during the #lockdown - whether you can get outside or not. What are your tips? https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/countryside-connections/

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We echo Sir David! Let nature cheer you!

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We are also enjoying the blossom on our daily exercise. #BlossomWatch

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We thought you might enjoy this

1. Can you identify the bird from its song?
The first of eight questions in a very relaxing Slow Radio quiz.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p065srm2

@BBCNWT @BBCLancashire @bbcmerseyside @BBCManchester

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What natural wonders are in your garden this morning?
@Lancswildlife @RSPBLeightonM @forestofbowland @Arnside_AONB Please share.

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Welcome to summer time! Don't forget to put your clocks foward this morning.

To celebrate, please find a riot of colour our planning manager's garden. Please do send us photos of your colours. @RHSBridgewater @Lancswildlife @southportflower

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This week and next, as we do our bit to stay in, and exercise locally, we will be asking you to send photos of nature from your street trees, garden, balcony or window box.

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Enjoy your weekend ...responsibly...

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Hope you are all staying safe.

Interesting to Observe the reduction in air pollution due to lockdowns. After this nightmare is over, it is hoped lessons may be learned.@GMGreenCity

BBC News - Coronavirus: Lockdowns continue to suppress European pollution
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-52065140

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We will be clapping!

#clapforNHS

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FYI.. @RTPINW @HEART @FrackFreeNW

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CPRE's Paul Miner knows everything about rural planning. He says the current model of volume housing doesn't work. From our experience we agree.

Please read, and if convinced, write a letter to you MP, to encourage them to press for a model that does works! @leponline

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We hope from confinement at home, and your one trip out per day for exercise, you are able to enjoy the sunny spring day. A lovely read here:

https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/in-search-of-spring/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=engagingnetworks&utm_campaign=Campaigns+Update+March+2020+-+non+members&utm_content=Campaigns+Update+March+2020+-+non+members+12:43:01

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