Call by CPRE to enhance Green Belt for all
27th May 2022
Just a relatively modest increase in investment in our Green Belts would see significant benefit for nearly half the population.
Press release on proposal to build 550 houses on land between Merley and Wimborne
7th May 2022
Apparent misunderstanding concerning a planning application for another 550 dwellings on green fields in Poole
Star Count 2022 results
18th May 2022
Night skies outlook is bright, CPRE Star Count results suggest
Star Count 2021 results
6th April 2021
Dramatic reduction in light pollution during lockdown, nationwide Star Count reveals
Dorset CPRE's response to Dorset Local Plan
17th March 2021
Dorset CPRE's Response, including District Groups, to Dorset Local Plan Consultation including suggestions for key changes.
Why Dorset CPRE supports a Dorset National Park
24th June 2021 updated
Dorset is a very special place. Its environment is our greatest economic asset and is why so many of us live and work in or visit the county.
State of the Green Belt 2021
25th February 2021
The latest edition of CPRE's regular report on the Green Belt shows that pressures that put it at risk have quadrupled since 2013 – just as our new poll shows how much we value these local treasures.
Dorset is under threat from excessive house building & Planning White Paper
Updated 29th October 2020
An independent report for Dorset CPRE shows that the Dorset Council and BCP Council could be forced to plan for excessive numbers of new housing.
‘Greener, better, faster’- how the countryside can tackle climate change
8th July 2020
CPRE has called for a radical rethink of the role of the countryside in tackling the climate emergency as the Chancellor is poised to unveil his ‘mini-budget’
Star Count 2020 results
28th May 2020
Star count results are in, 44% of people taking part in Dorset counted ten stars or fewer.
