In this issue: action on light pollution; redefining affordable housing; progress on pylons; enhancing local biodiversity; improving housing design; challenging fracking policy.

In this issue: The latest on CPRE's Green Belt campaign; getting started on Community Energy; the latest parish planning news; CPRE's new award winners; a review of Local Plans; and new research on assessing housing need.

In this issue: Good news for National Parks and AONBs; better design for rooftop solar; the latest campaign news from parish to Parliament; and the case for a deposit return system.

In this issue: A long-term plan for landscape; how to improve rural design; the volunteers tackling litter in Dorset; protecting the setting of listed buildings; campaigning for a Deposit Return System; and a look at the Clean Growth Strategy.

In this issue: Enshrining environmental principles in law; The state of the Green Belt in 2018; Rewarding community progress; Saving villages under siege; Protecting heritage assets; Supporting social housing.

CPRE, the countryside charity, calls on all political parties to embrace our vision for a countryside that is thriving, accessible and that makes a significant contribution to reaching net-zero carbon by 2045.

We want to see sustainable rural communities, supported by investment from business and government, where residents’ voices are heard in decision-making and local needs are met. 

We believe that everyone has the right to enjoy a countryside that promotes a healthier economy and a happier community, and we urge all political parties to support our bold ambition to make it happen.