A thriving countryside for everyone

Throughout 2022 CPRE Bedfordshire has been shining the spotlight on our county’s varied plant life.

In our latest blog post we explore five plants that left their mark on the landscape through the places named after them.

We have a new walk on our website!

This 3 mile walk from Flitwick to Steppingley takes in stunning views of local countryside.

The idea for this walk came from a local action group and highlights a much loved local place under threat from development.

Central Bedfordshire Council would like your help in shaping plans for walking and cycling.

The latest CPRE Bedfordshire newsletter is out now!

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Earlier this year the East West Railway Company appointed Beth West as their new CEO.

Ahead of a Local Representatives meeting scheduled for 27th July 2022, CPRE Bedfordshire has written an open letter setting out our concerns.

CPRE Bedfordshire has published its full response to the Bedford Borough Council (BBC) Local Plan 2040 Submission Draft Consultation.

Read more and download the full submission by following the link below.

The consultation closes on Friday 29th July.

ICYMI - find out more about Steppingley Road Field in our feature exploring how one small patch of land can help tell the story of a whole area, shedding light on how people have lived, worked and played through the centuries.

https://www.cprebeds.org.uk/news/save-steppingley-road-field/

Is there a green space near you that's under threat?

We're inviting local action groups and campaigners to share walks that highlight these special places. This is a great way of helping more people understand what's important about the place you want to protect. (1/2)

You asked and we were happy to oblige - a PDF of the walk description and map for this walk is now available to download!

CPRE Bedfordshire's full response to the proposed development in Church Road, Flitwick, is now available to download from our website.

https://www.cprebeds.org.uk/working-with-you/helping-you-to-take-action/

Bedfordshire will be v hot for the next couple of days but we're sure you'll all be looking forward to getting out and about again once it's a little cooler.

Plan your next walk or day out by exploring our website in the meantime.
https://www.cprebeds.org.uk/category/days-out/

We're working with a local action group who are campaigning to save the field next to Flitwick Wood / Steppingley Road from development.

In a new feature on our website we tell its story through the centuries.

https://www.cprebeds.org.uk/news/save-steppingley-road-field/

ICYM - we have a new briefing document and web feature looking at Bedford Borough Council's Local Plan 2040.

The Public Consultation runs until 29 July 2022.

The consultation on the Church Road site closes in just a fortnight. Don't miss your chance to make your voice heard.



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