Category Archives: consultation

How to include hearing-impaired people in meetings

Lighting is crucial. The deaf person needs to sit with their back to the main light source so tha t the faces opposite are illuminated for lip reading. Minimise background noise. Hearing aids amplify ALL sounds, so be aware of … Continue reading

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Deposit refund system could save councils £35 million a year

New study finds that local authorities stand to benefit from introduction of a DRS for plastic and glass bottles and aluminium cans A new report published today finds that local authorities across England could save up to £35 million every … Continue reading

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Public behind plastic bag charge as support for anti-litter measure increases

As the Government collects carrier bag usage statistics for the first time today, a poll partly-commissioned by CPRE has revealed increased public support for the bag charge in England [1].  The ICM-conducted poll for the Break the Bag Habit (BTBH) … Continue reading

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New national President for CPRE

Pottery designer and businesswoman Emma Bridgewater is to be the new national President of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE), succeeding former Poet Laureate Sir Andrew Motion, who served four years in the role.

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Archive workshop – May 26th in Reading

Would you like to find out more about CPRE’s history, and particularly the local campaigns that shaped your area?  As part of our 90th anniversary celebrations we are working with the Museum of English Rural Life (MERL) to put on … Continue reading

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90 Years of CPRE: Wednesday 6 July 2016, Peterborough

CPRE East Midlands and East of England welcomed you to 90 Years of CPRE: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Wednesday 6 July 2016   ~   10am – 4pm The Fleet, Peterborough Members and volunteers of branches in the East of England … Continue reading

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Lincolnshire’s rural economy – conference literature 1st March 2016

Here is the Programme for our Conference in Sleaford on March 1st. ..and here are the talks (below) and Q&A transcript from the day, in the order in which we heard them:

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Getting started on Community Energy

CPRE has published a guide for communities thinking about embarking on a Community Energy scheme. And it’s FREE! Have a look… 1st January 2016

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Papers for next regional group meeting…

…on Tuesday 19th January are accumulating here! (If you’ve forgotten the password for the Members Only pages, just ask Fiona or Caroline.)

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CPRE East Midlands regional group

You’ll find a growing amount of resources here, which you are free to use in campaigning or in simply enjoying the countryside yourself. More detailed and specialist advice is reserved only for CPRE members, who require a password to access … Continue reading

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