For a thriving countryside that benefits everyone

Brown Before Green is the Council’s new policy pledge to use brownfield sites – land that has previously been built on – whenever possible when meeting development needs. 🏡
Please support this by submitting a local brownfield site you are aware of below- https://buckinghamshire.oc2.uk/document/9

Are you passionate about the outdoors, want a new challenge, or simply have some free time you want to put to good use? Great!

CPRE Bucks are on the hunt for a Social Media Manager. This is just one of a few volunteer roles we currently have available.
https://volunteer.cpre.org.uk/opportunities/22751-social-media-volunteer-buckinghamshire-2021-11-12

CPRE Bucks Supports National Tree Week. It's the UK’s largest annual tree celebration, running 27 Nov - 5 Dec. Across the country, people are planting thousands of trees to mark the start of the winter tree planting season. For more information visit: http://treecouncil.org.uk

Heading into the #GreatBigGreenWeek and we are so grateful for gift of nature and green spaces in Buckinghamshire. Let's continue to protect them for everyone to enjoy!

Are you a dab hand with a Google search? Do you enjoy reading and get a thrill from expanding your knowledge on a range of topics? We're seeking Fact-Finder Research Volunteers!

Get in touch via the link below if you could help us:

https://volunteer.cpre.org.uk/opportunities/20481-fact-finder-research-volunteer-buckinghamshire-2021-09-10

Planning Inspectors have long been a concern of ours because of inconsistent interpretation of
planning rules, but this takes the biscuit... https://www.chilternsaonb.org/news/514/19/Chilterns-Conservation-Board-makes-formal-complaint-to-the-Planning-Inspectorate-about-Sonning-Common-appeal-decision.html
#Chilterns #AONB

A bank holiday is a perfect excuse to explore Buckinghamshire by bicycle! 🚲

Great news that the New Haydon Hill extension to the Waddesdon Greenway has just opened: https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/news/new-haydon-hill-greenway-extension-officially-opens/?dm_i=5438,F1P5,U4FYP,1QBPX,1

It's almost time for children to go #BackToSchool - why not get out into the Great Outdoors to end the holidays happily! Time spent in nature can be so beneficial.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/aug/22/children-natural-world-protect-earth

We're looking for planning volunteers! If you have some familiarity with the planning sector and could spare a little time each week, we'd love to hear from you - please visit: https://volunteer.cpre.org.uk/opportunities/19916-planning-volunteer-buckinghamshire-2021-08-06

As life gets back to normal, let’s not forget the enjoyment - and health benefits - of a good walk in our local countryside!

Why not join a @BucksCouncil #SimplyWalk near you:
https://www.buckscc.gov.uk/services/environment/exploring-the-countryside/simply-walk/