Sound bites
Wednesday, 29 March 2017 08:48
CPRE comment on Article 50
With Article 50 being triggered today we are now formally on the road to leaving the EU. It’s a political process that few organisations and issues won’t be affected by in some way or another. For CPRE, farming and broader environmental regulation will be among the negotiations that we’ll be…
Wednesday, 22 February 2017 16:33
CPRE comment on Greener UK manifesto launch
The Greener UK coalition of 13 major environmental organisations, including the Campaign to Protect Rural England, has today launched its manifesto calling on the UK Government to restore and enhance the environment as part of its plans for leaving the European Union. Erica Popplewell, head of government and rural affairs…
Wednesday, 22 February 2017 08:25
Coca-Cola makes a refreshing decision about Scotland’s bottles and cans
Campaign to Protect Rural England this morning welcomed news that major drinks multi-national Coca-Cola has changed its global position on deposit return systems, with an announcement that the company will support a deposit return system in Scotland. The decision comes after the soft drinks giant took a fresh look at…
Thursday, 09 February 2017 15:42
Natural Capital Committee Annual Report: CPRE reaction
With the most recent report of the Government’s Natural Capital Committee (NCC) launched this week, CPRE called on the Government to implement its recommendations. Shaun Spiers, chief executive of the Campaign to Protect Rural England, said: “It’s a sad fact that many people’s local green space is under threat from…
Tuesday, 07 February 2017 11:48
Housing White Paper: CPRE reaction
The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) broadly welcomes today’s Housing White Paper, in particular its focus on addressing market failure in the house building industry. Shaun Spiers, chief executive of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE), said: "We welcome the White Paper’s promise to address failings of the…
Thursday, 02 February 2017 08:10
Airports National Policy Statement: CPRE's reaction
The Government has today published its draft Airports National Policy Statement which paves the way for a third runway at Heathrow and disastrous environmental consequences. Tom Fyans, director of campaigns and policy at the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE), said: “As well as increasing carbon emissions, wrecking tranquillity under…
Monday, 16 January 2017 16:35
Fewer homes built on rural exception sites: CPRE's reaction
Recently released DCLG local authority statistics reveal a stark reduction in the number of homes delivered on rural exception sites over the past year. 1,020 homes were delivered through the rural exception sites policy in England during 2015-2016, down by over 600 units on the previous year's output. This reduction…
Thursday, 12 January 2017 11:26
Stonehenge road tunnel plan: Stonehenge Alliance statement
The Government has today confirmed plans for a road tunnel past Stonehenge, and has announced a consultation on the proposals. The Campaign to Protect Rural England endorses the below statement from the Stonehenge Alliance. THE STONEHENGE ALLIANCE [1] Statement 11 January 2017 Options consultation on A303 Amesbury to Berwick…
Wednesday, 04 January 2017 16:13
Government funding for community-led affordable housing: CPRE's response
Government recently announced the details of the new Community Housing Fund – an annual sum of £60million to aid communities that are particularly affected by high levels of second home ownership [1]. The fund aims to empower community groups to drive forward the development of affordable housing aimed at first…
