29th May 2021

We are delighted to link up with CPRE Hampshire to support the restoration of hedgerows. It is part of a new project, called Hedgerow Heroes, to plant or restore over 15 kilometres of hedge across the country. 

14th May 2021

Queen’s Speech Planning Reforms. The government has dismayed many around the country by announcing, in the Queen's Speech, its controversial plans to radically alter many decades of planning practice ..

6th April 2021

Dramatic reduction in light pollution during lockdown, nationwide Star Count reveals

29th March 2021

Residents in Charlton Marshall are celebrating this week the dismissal of an appeal by Hallam Land Management to build 70 homes outside the settlement boundary.

17th March 2021

Dorset CPRE's Response, including District Groups, to Dorset Local Plan Consultation including suggestions for key changes.

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. 

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.

4th August  2020

National Parks help improve young people's Health & Well-being and life chances

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.

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’