Circulars and news 2012
Circulars and news 2012
Open Farm Sunday 17th June 2012
18 May 2012
Please consider participating in Open Farm Sunday 2012 and let us know about how your Branch engages with farmers.
Weekly round-up 14 May 2012
A round-up of news from CPRE National Office, regional and local groups together with two further attachments regarding our latest fundraising appeal.
Nominations sought for onshore wind policy review
11 May 2012
Please consider nominating members for a task and finish group that will review CPRE’s policy on onshore wind. Nominations are requested by 24 May and should be sent to toml@cpre.org.uk. Further guidance is contained in this Circular.
CPRE Summer Raffle 2012
11 May 2012
Fundraise for your branch during late June, July and August, by selling raffle tickets in the next CPRE Summer Raffle.
CPRE National Office starts new membership development activity
20 March 2012
National Office is starting a rolling programme of membership development in June 2012, to include activity to reactivate lapsed members. This circular explains what we will be doing and when. We know that some branches already carry out their own activities to encourage lapsed members to re-join and, in order to ensure that our programme doesn’t clash with one that you are carrying out, we ask that these branches share details to help inform our plans.
Weekly round-up 8 May 2012
A round-up of news from CPRE National Office, regional and local groups.
New Member of the Nominations Committee
01 May 2012
The Nominations Committee needs a new member, who will be elected at the AGM on 28 June. The deadline for applications is Friday 25 May.
Opportunity to attend two training seminars: ‘Working with the media’ and ‘Using the website template
8 May 2012
In response to requests for more training seminars and to your survey feedback on the topics you’d like them to cover, we have set the date for the first two in a series of seminars. Book now for free media training and practical website template training which will be held in June.
Planning and Localism, Choices and Choosing - A guide to help communities engage with plan making
11 May 2012
A valuable guide is now available to help local communities select which approach to community-led planning is best for their local circumstances. The comprehensive guide has been produced for CPRE Gloucestershire by the Localism Network but is highly relevant for communities across England
Weekly round-up 30 April 2012
A round-up of news from CPRE National Office, regional and local groups.
Supporting Communities and Neighbourhoods in Planning – An update
26 April 2012
The extension phase of the Supporting Communities and Neighbourhoods in Planning programme is now in progress. This circular provides an update on activity and gives further information about the programme which we hope will assist branches in contributing to delivery.
CPRE hedgerow leaflet available for your events
26 April 2012
A CPRE hedgerow leaflet was produced in July 2011 and will be a great addition to your stall at any events you plan to attend over the summer. Please place your orders now. Contact Emma Marrington: emmam@cpre.org.uk or 020 7981 2840.
Local Towns, Local Foods: strengthening local economies
26 April 2012
On 20 June, CPRE and Sustain will be hosting a conference in Leeds - 'Local Towns, Local Foods - strengthening local economies'. Please consider if you would like to attend.
Weekly round-up 23 April 2012
A round-up of news from CPRE National Office, regional and local groups.
National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) - Briefing and Future Campaign Directions
19 April 2012
Branches are asked to note publication of initial briefing papers on the National Planning Policy Framework and, if you haven’t done so already, to arrange for a representative to attend the national office seminar on 2 May in Birmingham.
Weekly round-up 10 April 2012
A round-up of news from CPRE National Office, regional and local groups.
Review of policy position on Housing - participants for task and finish group sought
08 May 2012
PC has approved the formation of a task and finish group to review and consolidate the national policy position on housing. Please consider nominating members for this group. Guidance is contained in this circular, and nominations are requested by Tuesday 15 June. Please send any nominations to housingpolicy@cpre.org.uk
Supporting Communities in Planning – An update
05 April 2012
The first phase of the Supporting Communities in Planning programme has now successfully closed and we have received confirmation of an extension of funding to continue supporting communities in the delivery of Neighbourhood Planning.Summary
Weekly round-up 2 April 2012
A round-up of news from CPRE National Office, regional and local groups.
Looking for volunteers? Take control using Do-it
22 March 2012
Advertise your volunteering opportunities online on the largest volunteering website: www.do-it.org.uk. CPRE now has an online account to give branches control over what is advertised when.
Weekly round-up 26 March 2012
A round-up of news from CPRE National Office, regional and local groups.
Policy Committee Vacancy
22 March 2012
Branches and Regional Groups are invited to nominate a suitable candidate for membership of CPRE’s national Policy Committee. The deadline for nominations is Friday 18 May 2012
Weekly round-up 19 March 2012
A round-up of news from CPRE National Office, regional and local groups.
Invitation to a meeting about recruiting new members
20 March 2012
Would you like to join a meeting next month (26 April 2012) about membership recruitment? CPRE national office very much wants to work in partnership with branches to help them recruit and we’re looking for your ideas and input.
Please register your interest with Juliet Walker at julietw@cpre.org.uk by 3 April 2012.
Weekly round-up 12 March 2012
A round-up of news from CPRE National Office, regional and local groups.
A Brave New World – come to our event on planning reform
23 February 2012
Join us on the 2 May in Birmingham to find out what the planning reforms could mean for CPRE. We will discuss the reforms, including the potential impact of the National Planning Policy Framework, and consider what resources we may need on the ground. Representatives from all districts, branches and regional groups are invited to attend. Book your place here: http://cpre.eventbrite.co.uk (password = Protect England) by Friday 20 April.
Weekly round-up 5 March 2012
A round-up of news from CPRE National Office, regional and local groups.
Defra's Green Food Project
29 February 2012
The Government is examining how we can produce more food with less environmental impact. It is conducting a brief online public consultation that closes on April 3rd. Please consider responding to the consultation to highlight the farming and environmental issues that may arise in your area using our Vision for the Future of Farming to help inform your responses.
Weekly round-up 27 February 2012
A round-up of news from CPRE National Office, regional and local groups.
Weekly round-up 20 February 2012
A round-up of news from CPRE National Office, regional and local groups.
New Report: Inexpensive Progress? A framework for assessing the costs and benefits of planning reform
15 February 2012
Please note the launch of a new report Inexpensive Progress? on the relationship between planning and the economy. The report was commissioned jointly by CPRE, National Trust and the RSPB. We hope it will influence the Government as it finalises the National Planning Policy Framework.
Weekly round-up 13 February 2012
A round-up of news from CPRE National Office, regional and local groups.
Star Count Week 2012 #2 - take part!
09 February 2012
A second Star Count Week will take place Monday 20 – Sunday 26 February 2012. This follows on from our first event in January 2012. Branches and district groups may wish to consider promoting the initiative locally
Weekly round-up 6 February 2012
Hardship Fund 2012
07 February 2012
We have expanded the eligibility criteria of the Hardship Fund to enable branches with up to £30,000 in reserves to apply. The fund is to help branches improve customer care for their newly converted members. The Application Pack is attached. Summary of Action
Fundraising Timetable 2012
01 February 2012
Important fundraising information and 2012 dates for Appeals, Raffles, Branch Appeal and other communications.
If your branch is likely to want to opt-in to the branch appeal, request raffle tickets or need advice on recruitment/appeal materials, please email Laurie McPherson on lauriem@cpre.org.uk
Induction day for new branch staff and volunteers: March 27 2012
01 February 2012
New Branch staff and volunteers are invited to attend an induction day at National Office on Tuesday 27 March 2012. Contact Rosie Dixon rosied@cpre.org.uk or call 020 7981 2859 at the national office to book your place.
Weekly round-up 30 January 2012
High Speed 2 (HS2) and its broader context
26 January 2012
Regional groups, branches and district groups are asked to:
• Consider the latest CPRE policy and resources on HS2
• Consider future possible campaigning around forthcoming national consultations on surface and air transport policy
• Help national office gauge interest in potential seminars by 17 February
2012 Marsh Awards aim to recognise the outstanding and wide-ranging work done by CPRE volunteers
26 January 2012
Entries are now invited for the fifth year of these annual awards – and we have introduced new categories, allowing us to celebrate even more of CPRE’s inspirational volunteers.
Closing date Friday 20 April
Protecting the wider countryside: New report and local countryside maps launched
08 February 2012
Please note the launch of our new report, Protecting the wider countryside. Accompanying the report are maps of every local planning authority area and Westminster constituency, illustrating countryside not covered by a nationally recognised designation. We hope that the report and maps will be helpful evidence that local groups can use to influence planning outcomes in their area.
Weekly round-up 23 January 2012
2012 external events – opportunities to promote CPRE by celebrating local culture and landscapes
18 January 2012
Consider holding a promotional event
CPRE potential partnership with Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland
18 January 2012
Joint national litterpicking event
Weekly round-up 16 January 2012
Localism Act 2011: new briefing available
10 January 2012
Regional groups, branches and district groups are asked to note the publication of a CPRE briefing on the planning part of the Localism Act 2011 and to consider sending an attendee to a seminar on the Act proposed for 29 February. National office would welcome feedback about the briefing and how the legislation is being implemented on the ground.
Supporting Neighbourhoods and Communities in Planning – Planning events, publications and champions
26 January 2012
The Supporting Communities and Neighbourhoods in Planning (SCNP) project is on course with its delivery. This Circular provides an update on a variety of project components.
