News
This section includes our current press releases and our newsletters and annual reviews.
News Headlines from national CPRE
Written by Local Group Web Manager: Richard Lloyd
31 January 2020
In this news briefing from national CPRE, there is an undate from the external affairs team about the work of Greener UK and about the important climate change meeting in November which the UK is hosting
CPRE welcomes the Agriculture Bill
Written by Local Group Web Manager: Richard Lloyd
29 January 2020
On Friday, the last day in January, the UK will be leaving the European Union, and as a consequence will no longer be constrained by the requirements of the Common Agricultural Policy. CPRE has welcomed the Agriculture Bill which was introduced into parliament on 16th January.
CPRE welcomes the Agriculture Bill
Written by Local Group Web Manager: Richard Lloyd
29 January 2020
CPRE welcomes the Agriculture Bill
On Friday, the last day in January, the UK will be leaving the European Union, and as a consequence will no longer be constrained by the requirements of the Common Agricultural Policy. CPRE has welcomed the Agriculture Bill which was introduced into parliament on 16th January.
News Headlines from national CPRE
Written by Local Group Web Manager: Richard Lloyd
17 December 2019
In this news briefing from national CPRE, there is a a message for the new government from our CEO, Crispin Truman, a report on an uncertain future for County Farms, and a plea that school visits should be a part of the national curriculum.
Funding for Parish Councils and community groups for tree planting
Written by Local Group Web Manager: Richard Lloyd
10 December 2019
Funding is available through CPRE Gloucestershire for Parish Councils and community groups in Gloucestershire east of the River Severn to help address the impact of Ash dieback.
Meat and the Climate Emergency
Written by Local Group Web Manager: Richard Lloyd
4 December 2019
A documentary programme (Meat: A threat to our planet?) recently broadcast on BBC TV raised the issue of red meat production and its contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions. Concerns have been raised that the programme lacked balance and implied that all meat production was severely damaging and consumption should be drastically cut to address the climate emergency.
