CPRE Oxfordshire
@cpreoxfordshire.bsky.social
Oxfordshire branch of the Countryside Charity. Working to improve, protect and preserve our countryside for the benefit of all.
www.cpreoxon.org.uk
www.cpreoxon.org.uk
Three Oxfordshire community projects have been highly commended in the inaugural CPRE Centenary Biodiversity Award.
The award celebrates community action for biodiversity as CPRE marks 100 years of campaigning for the countryside.
www.cpreoxon.org.uk/news/three-o...
The award celebrates community action for biodiversity as CPRE marks 100 years of campaigning for the countryside.
www.cpreoxon.org.uk/news/three-o...
Three Oxfordshire nature projects recognised in CPRE Centenary Biodiversity Awards | CPRE Oxfordshire
Newbury Friends of the Earth wins inaugural CPRE award for community conservation project To celebrate 100 years of campaigning to protect the countryside, the Campaign to Protect Rural England…
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October 5, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Three Oxfordshire community projects have been highly commended in the inaugural CPRE Centenary Biodiversity Award.
The award celebrates community action for biodiversity as CPRE marks 100 years of campaigning for the countryside.
www.cpreoxon.org.uk/news/three-o...
The award celebrates community action for biodiversity as CPRE marks 100 years of campaigning for the countryside.
www.cpreoxon.org.uk/news/three-o...
Oxfordshire is facing a huge amount of development over the coming years — from new housing and employment sites to major infrastructure projects.
With this growth comes important questions about where development goes and how we protect our countryside, landscapes, wildlife and green spaces.
With this growth comes important questions about where development goes and how we protect our countryside, landscapes, wildlife and green spaces.
September 28, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Oxfordshire is facing a huge amount of development over the coming years — from new housing and employment sites to major infrastructure projects.
With this growth comes important questions about where development goes and how we protect our countryside, landscapes, wildlife and green spaces.
With this growth comes important questions about where development goes and how we protect our countryside, landscapes, wildlife and green spaces.
CPRE's new research shows that there's enough brownfield land over 8000 homes in Oxfordshire, around half of those already have planning permission. The government's 'brownfield-first' policy clearly isn't working.
www.cpreoxon.org.uk/news/brownfi...
www.cpreoxon.org.uk/news/brownfi...
September 23, 2026 at 6:12 PM
CPRE's new research shows that there's enough brownfield land over 8000 homes in Oxfordshire, around half of those already have planning permission. The government's 'brownfield-first' policy clearly isn't working.
www.cpreoxon.org.uk/news/brownfi...
www.cpreoxon.org.uk/news/brownfi...
Last week we held 2 events for #LoveYourCountryside month: an intimate foraging course, and a gathering of over 200 people to celebrate the last remaining area of open countryside in Kidlington.
Connecting with nature is the first step to protect it, so thanks to everyone who came to show the love💕
Connecting with nature is the first step to protect it, so thanks to everyone who came to show the love💕
September 21, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Last week we held 2 events for #LoveYourCountryside month: an intimate foraging course, and a gathering of over 200 people to celebrate the last remaining area of open countryside in Kidlington.
Connecting with nature is the first step to protect it, so thanks to everyone who came to show the love💕
Connecting with nature is the first step to protect it, so thanks to everyone who came to show the love💕
For anyone who's wanted to know more about the wild food on their doorstep, we'll be running a half day foraging course with expert forager and wildcrafter, Justine Gens, on Friday 18 September on Shotover Hill.
Hope to see you down there!
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Hope to see you down there!
www.tickettailor.com/events/cpreo...
September 10, 2026 at 8:54 PM
For anyone who's wanted to know more about the wild food on their doorstep, we'll be running a half day foraging course with expert forager and wildcrafter, Justine Gens, on Friday 18 September on Shotover Hill.
Hope to see you down there!
www.tickettailor.com/events/cpreo...
Hope to see you down there!
www.tickettailor.com/events/cpreo...
Hold fire!
Plans for the new unitary authorities are on hold and to be reviewed in 14 areas, including Oxfordshire. Here's hoping for the best decision for countryside protection.…
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Plans for the new unitary authorities are on hold and to be reviewed in 14 areas, including Oxfordshire. Here's hoping for the best decision for countryside protection.…
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Plans for major overhaul of councils halted
Proposals to merge smaller councils to form larger authorities have been paused or withdrawn in a number of areas.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 8, 2026 at 8:26 AM
Hold fire!
Plans for the new unitary authorities are on hold and to be reviewed in 14 areas, including Oxfordshire. Here's hoping for the best decision for countryside protection.…
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Plans for the new unitary authorities are on hold and to be reviewed in 14 areas, including Oxfordshire. Here's hoping for the best decision for countryside protection.…
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
As part of CPRE's Love Your Countryside month, this September we're running two events to inspire connection to our local landscapes and celebrate what makes them special, starting with a sustainable foraging course. Learn more here www.cpreoxon.org.uk/get-involved...
September 3, 2026 at 12:47 PM
As part of CPRE's Love Your Countryside month, this September we're running two events to inspire connection to our local landscapes and celebrate what makes them special, starting with a sustainable foraging course. Learn more here www.cpreoxon.org.uk/get-involved...
People of West Oxfordshire! West Oxfordshire District Council has launched the final stage of consultation on their Local Plan. All the details can be found here: www.westoxon.gov.uk/localplan2043.
You can also find out more by attending an in-person consultation event - details below...
You can also find out more by attending an in-person consultation event - details below...
West Oxfordshire District Council
West Oxfordshire District Council
www.westoxon.gov.uk
September 1, 2026 at 10:24 AM
People of West Oxfordshire! West Oxfordshire District Council has launched the final stage of consultation on their Local Plan. All the details can be found here: www.westoxon.gov.uk/localplan2043.
You can also find out more by attending an in-person consultation event - details below...
You can also find out more by attending an in-person consultation event - details below...
Very disappointed with the Government's decision to approve the 3councils option for Oxfordshire. Not only does it fail to meet the government’s own criteria for scale, efficiency, and cost, but also poses the greatest threat to Oxford’s Green Belt www.cpreoxon.org.uk/news/governm...
Government Chooses Worst Option for Oxfordshire, Putting Green Belt at Risk | CPRE Oxfordshire
CPRE Oxfordshire says the Government has chosen the worst of the available options for local government reorganisation in Oxfordshire, selecting the only proposal that fails all three of its own publi...
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July 21, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Very disappointed with the Government's decision to approve the 3councils option for Oxfordshire. Not only does it fail to meet the government’s own criteria for scale, efficiency, and cost, but also poses the greatest threat to Oxford’s Green Belt www.cpreoxon.org.uk/news/governm...
Plans for a major theme park on farmland near Bucknell could transform Oxfordshire’s countryside. We’re urging people to comment on the impacts on farmland, wildlife, ancient woodland, traffic and the wider pressure of development.
www.cpreoxon.org.uk/news/before-...
#Oxfordshire #Countryside
www.cpreoxon.org.uk/news/before-...
#Oxfordshire #Countryside
Before the gates open: have your say on the Puy du Fou proposal | CPRE Oxfordshire
Have your say on the proposed Puy du Fou theme park before 4 July CPRE Oxfordshire is urging members and supporters to share their views on proposals for a major new theme park, Puy du Fou, which woul...
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June 29, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Plans for a major theme park on farmland near Bucknell could transform Oxfordshire’s countryside. We’re urging people to comment on the impacts on farmland, wildlife, ancient woodland, traffic and the wider pressure of development.
www.cpreoxon.org.uk/news/before-...
#Oxfordshire #Countryside
www.cpreoxon.org.uk/news/before-...
#Oxfordshire #Countryside
Do you know a Countryside Hero? CPRE are looking for nominations of people and projects making a positive difference to their local countryside. Let's showcase the brilliant things going on in Oxfordshire!
The Oxfordshire branch of the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) is encouraging local nominations for those making a positive difference to the county’s countryside, as part of the CPRE Centenary National Awards. Categories include Countryside Changemaker and Best Housing Solution.
CPRE Centenary National Awards
We are CPRE, the countryside charity. Learn how we're working for a beautiful and thriving countryside that's accessible to everyone - and how to get involved.
www.cpre.org.uk
June 11, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Do you know a Countryside Hero? CPRE are looking for nominations of people and projects making a positive difference to their local countryside. Let's showcase the brilliant things going on in Oxfordshire!
Please join us in welcoming our new Director, Marcus Gilleard!
We are delighted that he is joining us and have no doubt that his years of experience in the environmental sector will stand CPRE Oxfordshire in good stead for the years ahead.
www.cpreoxon.org.uk/news/cpre-ox...
We are delighted that he is joining us and have no doubt that his years of experience in the environmental sector will stand CPRE Oxfordshire in good stead for the years ahead.
www.cpreoxon.org.uk/news/cpre-ox...
CPRE Oxfordshire welcomes new Director | CPRE Oxfordshire
Having bid farewell to Lisa Warne at the end of May, we are delighted to welcome Marcus Gilleard as the new Director of CPRE Oxfordshire. Marcus brings a wealth of experience from his 30-year environm...
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June 4, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Please join us in welcoming our new Director, Marcus Gilleard!
We are delighted that he is joining us and have no doubt that his years of experience in the environmental sector will stand CPRE Oxfordshire in good stead for the years ahead.
www.cpreoxon.org.uk/news/cpre-ox...
We are delighted that he is joining us and have no doubt that his years of experience in the environmental sector will stand CPRE Oxfordshire in good stead for the years ahead.
www.cpreoxon.org.uk/news/cpre-ox...
A wonderful write-up of CPRE's garden at Chelsea last month. By all accounts many people were moved by the beauty and sense of calm this garden evoked.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
@cprecountryside.bsky.social #chelseaflowershow #ontheedge #CPRE
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
@cprecountryside.bsky.social #chelseaflowershow #ontheedge #CPRE
Country diary: A celebration of life on the edge | Susie White
Chelsea, London: I find myself moved by this garden that highlights the ‘edgelands’, those unprotected and modest places where nature can thrive
www.theguardian.com
June 1, 2026 at 11:56 AM
A wonderful write-up of CPRE's garden at Chelsea last month. By all accounts many people were moved by the beauty and sense of calm this garden evoked.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
@cprecountryside.bsky.social #chelseaflowershow #ontheedge #CPRE
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
@cprecountryside.bsky.social #chelseaflowershow #ontheedge #CPRE
If a company reaps massive profits from ecological devastation, financial penalties are a drop in the ocean, so this is encouraging news indeed.
www.endsreport.com/article/1957...
www.endsreport.com/article/1957...
Why ecocide laws could be coming far sooner than many predict
The Scottish Ecocide Bill failed to become law before the Scottish Parliament dissolved for the recent local elections, but some lawyers think ecocide laws could be coming to the UK far sooner than ma...
www.endsreport.com
May 14, 2026 at 8:40 AM
If a company reaps massive profits from ecological devastation, financial penalties are a drop in the ocean, so this is encouraging news indeed.
www.endsreport.com/article/1957...
www.endsreport.com/article/1957...
Some serious questions over these proposals as they 1) are not genuinely affordable at 80% market rate, 2) wont serve local people (dealing instead with Oxford's unmet need) and 3) come at the expense of more green belt land.
www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2609125...
We must protect what's left!
www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2609125...
We must protect what's left!
Fears over community seeing their green belt gobbled up
Plans for a major new housing development on green belt slammed by Green councillor for pricing families out of the area.
www.oxfordmail.co.uk
May 14, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Some serious questions over these proposals as they 1) are not genuinely affordable at 80% market rate, 2) wont serve local people (dealing instead with Oxford's unmet need) and 3) come at the expense of more green belt land.
www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2609125...
We must protect what's left!
www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/2609125...
We must protect what's left!
You can run, but you can't hide!
Great piece from @windrushwasp.bsky.social regarding the less-than-satisfactory response from Gov in relation to their petition calling for a referendum on water ownership.
This conversation's not going anywhere...
www.windrushwasp.org/single-post/...
Great piece from @windrushwasp.bsky.social regarding the less-than-satisfactory response from Gov in relation to their petition calling for a referendum on water ownership.
This conversation's not going anywhere...
www.windrushwasp.org/single-post/...
Signature wars - The government's dodgy reply..
The Government has responded to our petition for a referendum to bring the water industry into public ownership, and the reply is not pretty. Even worse, it's not true.We smashed past the 10K threshol...
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May 7, 2026 at 3:05 PM
You can run, but you can't hide!
Great piece from @windrushwasp.bsky.social regarding the less-than-satisfactory response from Gov in relation to their petition calling for a referendum on water ownership.
This conversation's not going anywhere...
www.windrushwasp.org/single-post/...
Great piece from @windrushwasp.bsky.social regarding the less-than-satisfactory response from Gov in relation to their petition calling for a referendum on water ownership.
This conversation's not going anywhere...
www.windrushwasp.org/single-post/...
Delighted to have joined @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social's Climate Action Oxfordshire coordination group to support practical action on climate change across the county. A fantastic network of wonderful people doing brilliant things! 💚
www.climateactionoxfordshire.org.uk/articles/str...
www.climateactionoxfordshire.org.uk/articles/str...
Strengthening Climate Action Oxfordshire | Climate Action Oxfordshire
Climate Action Oxfordshire has expanded its coordination group, bringing together local councils, community networks, charities, and partnerships to strengthen how people across the county are support...
www.climateactionoxfordshire.org.uk
May 5, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Delighted to have joined @oxfordshirecc.bsky.social's Climate Action Oxfordshire coordination group to support practical action on climate change across the county. A fantastic network of wonderful people doing brilliant things! 💚
www.climateactionoxfordshire.org.uk/articles/str...
www.climateactionoxfordshire.org.uk/articles/str...
With local elections taking place in Oxford City, West Oxfordshire and Cherwell on 7 May, you may have the opportunity to meet candidates on the campaign trail. Here are some key questions to raise to ensure that the future of Oxfordshire’s countryside and communities remains firmly on the agenda...
May 5, 2026 at 1:51 PM
With local elections taking place in Oxford City, West Oxfordshire and Cherwell on 7 May, you may have the opportunity to meet candidates on the campaign trail. Here are some key questions to raise to ensure that the future of Oxfordshire’s countryside and communities remains firmly on the agenda...
This shouldn't be happening in a so-called civilised society
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If you haven't already signed, @windrushwasp.bsky.social have launched a petition calling for a referendum to bring the water industry back into public ownership: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...
bit.ly/4czyjcY
If you haven't already signed, @windrushwasp.bsky.social have launched a petition calling for a referendum to bring the water industry back into public ownership: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...
Stream turns brown as environmental investigation launched
The Environment Agency has launched a probe into the incident next to an Oxfordshire Thames Water Sewage Treatment Works.
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April 28, 2026 at 4:13 PM
This shouldn't be happening in a so-called civilised society
bit.ly/4czyjcY
If you haven't already signed, @windrushwasp.bsky.social have launched a petition calling for a referendum to bring the water industry back into public ownership: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...
bit.ly/4czyjcY
If you haven't already signed, @windrushwasp.bsky.social have launched a petition calling for a referendum to bring the water industry back into public ownership: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...
This Earth Day we've launched our fundraiser to help restore Oxfordshire's meadows and reconnect communities with the countryside on their doorstep. All donations DOUBLED till 29th April!
Help us reach our target of £10,000
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Help us reach our target of £10,000
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Love our Countryside – Big Give
As part of CPRE’s 100th anniversary in 2026, this project will turn celebration into action reviving neglected meadows in Oxford’s Green Belt, safeguarding endangered grasslands, and inspiring communi...
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April 22, 2026 at 5:56 PM
This Earth Day we've launched our fundraiser to help restore Oxfordshire's meadows and reconnect communities with the countryside on their doorstep. All donations DOUBLED till 29th April!
Help us reach our target of £10,000
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Help us reach our target of £10,000
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
With so much pressure on North Oxfordshire, we need to make sure that the cumulative impact is taken into consideration when it comes to approving developments.
Sign and share!
actionnetwork.org/petitions/sa...
Sign and share!
actionnetwork.org/petitions/sa...
Protect our rural regions from overdevelopment
Please share this petition to protect North Oxfordshire and the surrounding areas.
Five mega-developments are being assessed separately, with no proper review of their combined impact.
They will gen...
actionnetwork.org
March 31, 2026 at 10:11 AM
With so much pressure on North Oxfordshire, we need to make sure that the cumulative impact is taken into consideration when it comes to approving developments.
Sign and share!
actionnetwork.org/petitions/sa...
Sign and share!
actionnetwork.org/petitions/sa...
Could you win the CPRE Centenary Biodiversity Award?
We've joined forces with Thames and Chilterns in Bloom to create a major new award highlighting the importance of wildlife habitat creation and biodiversity.
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Last chance to enter today!
We've joined forces with Thames and Chilterns in Bloom to create a major new award highlighting the importance of wildlife habitat creation and biodiversity.
tandcinbloom4.wixsite.com/tandcinbloom...
Last chance to enter today!
Entry Info | tandcinbloom
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March 31, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Could you win the CPRE Centenary Biodiversity Award?
We've joined forces with Thames and Chilterns in Bloom to create a major new award highlighting the importance of wildlife habitat creation and biodiversity.
tandcinbloom4.wixsite.com/tandcinbloom...
Last chance to enter today!
We've joined forces with Thames and Chilterns in Bloom to create a major new award highlighting the importance of wildlife habitat creation and biodiversity.
tandcinbloom4.wixsite.com/tandcinbloom...
Last chance to enter today!
Do you love nature and want to do more to protect it?
We're holding a #citizenscience workshop on 16th May to find out all about how nature observations can help to boost biodiversity and protect the places you love.
Places are limited so book now!
www.tickettailor.com/events/cpreo...
We're holding a #citizenscience workshop on 16th May to find out all about how nature observations can help to boost biodiversity and protect the places you love.
Places are limited so book now!
www.tickettailor.com/events/cpreo...
Select tickets – Looking Out for Nature - Citizen Science Workshop – Banbury Museum
Looking Out for Nature - Citizen Science Workshop – Banbury Museum, Sat 16 May 2026 - Do you love nature — but wish you could do more to protect it?
Join us for a day of learning, exploration, and pra...
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March 24, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Do you love nature and want to do more to protect it?
We're holding a #citizenscience workshop on 16th May to find out all about how nature observations can help to boost biodiversity and protect the places you love.
Places are limited so book now!
www.tickettailor.com/events/cpreo...
We're holding a #citizenscience workshop on 16th May to find out all about how nature observations can help to boost biodiversity and protect the places you love.
Places are limited so book now!
www.tickettailor.com/events/cpreo...
Great to see the art and craft of hedge laying kept well and truly alive 💪
Our newly laid hedge at Eynsham's Peace Oak Orchard. Thanks so much for support from @wildoxfordshire.bsky.social and @cpreoxfordshire.bsky.social to fund Toby, our amazing tutor and Hill End Outdoor Education Centre for providing stakes and binders. A truly collaborative effort!
March 23, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Great to see the art and craft of hedge laying kept well and truly alive 💪
Thanks to everyone who came to our Effective Local Campaigning Workshop on Saturday. It was a great day and we've had some brilliant feedback.
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Together we're stronger!
Sign up to our monthly newsletter to hear about upcoming events and how to protect your local countryside. eepurl.com/duD5IH
Together we're stronger!
March 16, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Thanks to everyone who came to our Effective Local Campaigning Workshop on Saturday. It was a great day and we've had some brilliant feedback.
Sign up to our monthly newsletter to hear about upcoming events and how to protect your local countryside. eepurl.com/duD5IH
Together we're stronger!
Sign up to our monthly newsletter to hear about upcoming events and how to protect your local countryside. eepurl.com/duD5IH
Together we're stronger!