1960s

Our campaigning in 1956 saved Ullswater in the Lake District from damaging development. Photo: © CPRE

1960
CPRE fought and won a case against 5,000 acres of ironstone workings in Oxfordshire.

1961
The Government asked local authorities to survey remaining unspoilt coastline as requested by CPRE.

CPRE help secure an agreement between landowners and the Forestry Commission to control afforestation in National Parks.

1963
CPRE won its battle to save the Berkshire Downs from desecration by the proposed M4.

1964
A CPRE critique of the South East Study urged stronger inducements for growth in other regions and attacked the weakening of Green Belt policies.

1965
The Inquiry into the Manchester Water Order affecting Ullswater and Windermere in the Lake District modified the plans to cause less damage, as urged by CPRE.

1968
CPRE criticised standardised road signs in the countryside. The Ministry of Transport introduced a more flexible approach.

1969
CPRE’s name was changed to the Council for the Protection of Rural England.