Category Archives: planning

Michael Dower, doyen of the countryside

Posted on 22/02/2023 by campaignerkate

Adrian Phillips writes an obituary of Michael Dower, 1933-2022, both important figures in the development of British and European rural policy. Continue reading →

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Stop a dual carriageway through the Peak District!

Posted on 23/01/2023 by campaignerkate

CPRE PDSY must urgently raise money for legal action against the Mottram bypass, which will lead to a dual carriageway across the Peak District National Park. Continue reading →

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Paths are great for the local economy

Posted on 11/10/2022 by campaignerkate

Ministers note: Walkers Are Welcome Towns demonstrate that paths are good for the local economy. Continue reading →

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Waterstock warehouses: no way

Posted on 16/12/2021 by campaignerkate

I joined another protest by Waterstock campaigners against warehouses which threaten the nearby meadows & Oxfordshire Way Continue reading →

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Agri-access betrayal: an update

Posted on 07/12/2021 by campaignerkate

A dismal revelation from environment secretary George Eustice about funding for farming. Continue reading →

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Stourside amble

Posted on 03/09/2021 by campaignerkate

A rare (for me) walk in Essex which was full of interest. Continue reading →

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Privacy prevails

Posted on 22/08/2021 by campaignerkate

Sadly Buckinghamshire Council has approved ugly new gates at the Old Vicarage in Turville. Continue reading →

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Misnamed manor

Posted on 07/12/2020 by campaignerkate

Further development is proposed for the pretentiously-named ‘Turville Manor’ (really Manor Farm) which I am opposing. Continue reading →

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Defra’s omissions

Posted on 27/07/2020 by campaignerkate

Last week George Eustice made a speech before the summer break about nature recovery, but he failed to mention public access and enjoyment which must go with such recovery. Continue reading →

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Curlews not concrete

Posted on 25/07/2020 by campaignerkate

Residents and conservationists are protesting at plans to develop Waterstock golf course, Oxfordshire, for an industrial estate, next t a curlew breeding site. Continue reading →

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