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…

Proposals to merge smaller councils to form larger authorities have been paused or withdrawn in a number of areas.

West Oxfordshire District Council

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...

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...

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...

Chelsea, London: I find myself moved by this garden that highlights the ‘edgelands’, those unprotected and modest places where nature can thrive

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...

Plans for a major new housing development on green belt slammed by Green councillor for pricing families out of the area.

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...

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...

The Environment Agency has launched a probe into the incident next to an Oxfordshire Thames Water Sewage Treatment Works.

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...

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...

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...

Rooftop Renewables Workshop 2: From Quotes to Installation – Sonning Common Village Hall, Tue 24 Mar 2026 - Join CPRE Oxfordshire for the second of our Rooftop Renewables workshops in Sonning Common. ...

CPRE Oxfordshire is preparing to respond to significant proposed changes to national planning policy, with a revised version of the NPPF issued for consultation

CPRE Oxfordshire and Oxford Friends of the Earth have joined forces to help amplify local voices with Effective Local Campaigning workshop

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.

Effective Local Campaigning – One‑Day Workshop with Free Lunch – Dean Court Community Centre, Sat 14 Mar 2026 - Join community campaigning expert Chris Church (Community Environment Associates) and CP...

Effective Local Campaigning – One‑Day Workshop with Free Lunch – Dean Court Community Centre, Sat 14 Mar 2026 - Join community campaigning expert Chris Church (Community Environment Associates) and CP...

CPRE Oxfordshire launches its Rooftop Renewables project at a pivotal moment for household energy, following the recent announcement of the Warm Homes Plan

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...

CPRE Oxfordshire launches Rooftop Renewables to boost home solar panels, with free workshops and support, following UK’s £15bn Warm Homes Plan.

As we begin our centenary year, we’re sending this message to everyone: love your countryside and be part of its future. This is just the beginning – and we all have a part to play in shaping what com...

Thames Water’s proposed reservoir unnecessarily large, excessively costly and environmentally damaging, and lacks clear evidence that it is the best or least harmful solution

Cherwell faces increased pressure for housing targets, despite over 10,000 approved homes still not built. CPRE Oxfordshire calls for planning reform.

Planning Inspector's decision sets a strong precedent for future applications in the Green Belt while campaigner celebrate their success

West Oxfordshire District Council has launched a 7-week Reg 18 “Spatial Option” public consultation as part of the development of their Local Plan 2043. The consultation runs from 2nd November to 22nd...