Category Archives: energy

Don’t let the government fast-track fracking: PETITION

Posted on June 29, 2018 by The Admin Team

Recent proposals by the government would make it as easy to get permission for an exploratory fracking well as for a conservatory. If they go ahead, local decision-makers and communities would be stripped of the ability to block fracking in … Continue reading →

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Deposit refund system could save councils £35 million a year

Posted on October 16, 2017 by The Admin Team

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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Could you lead the fight to protect the Peak District?

Posted on May 15, 2017 by The Admin Team

We are looking to recruit a new board chair for Friends of the Peak District/CPRE South Yorkshire in the near future and the details can be found  here:

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New design guide will help solar panels shine

Posted on October 13, 2016 by The Admin Team

For the first time, a simple national guide helps property owners install attractive solar panels Get them right, and they can be an attractive part of your home and lower your electricity bills. That’s the message about solar panels from … 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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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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Lincolnshire’s rural economy – conference literature 1st March 2016

Posted on March 3, 2016 by The Admin Team

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

Posted on January 1, 2016 by The Admin Team

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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