Category Archives: derbyshire

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

Posted on June 1, 2016 by The Admin Team

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

Posted on May 25, 2016 by The Admin Team

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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Getting builders to build

Posted on May 18, 2016 by The Admin Team

As outlined in our response to the consultation on proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework, the proposals focus disproportionately on securing an increase in the number of consents for housing developments, despite the system’s failure to build out … Continue reading →

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Archive workshop – May 26th in Reading

Posted on March 24, 2016 by The Admin Team

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

Posted on March 18, 2016 by The Admin Team

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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Self-indulgent reasons to join CPRE?

Posted on February 11, 2016 by The Admin Team

As a CPRE member you get whopping discounts at Cotswold Outdoor stores and reduced entry fees to loads of stately homes and gardens throughout England. (You’ll also be contributing to our campaigning work to keep the living countryside beautiful … so it’s … Continue reading →

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Website aims to tackle rural crime

Posted on January 28, 2016 by The Admin Team

RURAL communities are being asked to add their experiences to a website tackling crime in the countryside.

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A free toolkit!

Posted on December 18, 2015 by The Admin Team

The National Heritage Training Group (NHTG) in partnership with The Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) are proud to announce the online launch of their free Traditional Building Skills Training Toolkit. The Toolkit is a free resource available online at http://www.the-nhtg.org.uk that … Continue reading →

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Papers for next regional group meeting…

Posted on December 18, 2015 by The Admin Team

…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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Grants available for rural Derbyshire

Posted on November 23, 2015 by The Admin Team

Grants of more than £2,500 are available for small businesses and community groups in Derbyshire, reports the Rural Services Network. The grants are being targeted at parts of Derbyshire Dales and the High Peak. A total of £1.7m is available … Continue reading →

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