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CPRE Bedfordshire disappointed about the chosen route for the East West Rail Central Section

The preferred route has been announced as part of the third and final stage of the East-West rail Central section from Bedford to Cambridge.

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What gets built where

CPRE Bedfordshire requests Call-in of Willington Planning Application

The approval by Bedford Borough Council was in direct conflict with Willington’s Neighbourhood Plan.

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The A6-M1 Link Road

CPRE Bedfordshire have produced a handy guide to how the A6-M1 Link Road story has unfolded.

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CPRE Bedfordshire disappointed about the chosen route for the East West Rail Central Section

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CPRE Bedfordshire requests Call-in of Willington Planning Application

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The A6-M1 Link Road

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Action Group and CPRE Bedfordshire win battle of Harrold Lake in North Bedfordshire

Celebrating The Everyday

The first in our new blog series – let’s appreciate the little things on our doorstep.

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What happened next? Catching up with our 2018 entrants

We caught up with some of the entrants in our 2018 Awards to find out what winning an award meant to them and what they have been doing since.

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Exploring Bedfordshire

Exploring the varied landscapes of Bedfordshire.

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Environmental protections – what do they mean?

Ever wondered what all those abbreviations actually mean?

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CPRE Bedfordshire @CPREBeds·

We've been talking a lot about the A6-M1 link road cutting through an AONB.

But what is an AONB? And what about some of those other abbreviations like SSSI or CWS? We've taken a closer look 👇
https://www.cprebeds.org.uk/stories/environmental-protections/

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CPRE Bedfordshire @CPREBeds·

M1-A6 link road: Luton council seeks judicial review
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-51509296

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CPRE Bedfordshire @CPREBeds·

*drumroll please* 🥁

CPRE Bedfordshire has a new look website! We'll be adding lots more content over the next few weeks but you can start exploring now.

One of the new features allows you to find the latest news from your bit of Bedfordshire.

https://www.cprebeds.org.uk/

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CPRE Bedfordshire @CPREBeds·

Tell us your suggestions for #RandomActOfKindnessDay for nature and the countryside - we'll share the best ones we receive. 💚

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CPRE Bedfordshire @CPREBeds·

The chosen route represents a massive disappointment for CPRE Bedfordshire and for Bedfordshire residents who have been campaigning to prevent major housing and infrastructure development from taking hold in this sensitive area of North Bedfordshire. https://www.cprebeds.org.uk/news/cpre-bedfordshire-disappointed-about-the-chosen-route-for-the-east-west-rail-central-section/

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CPRE Bedfordshire @CPREBeds·

Great to see one of our local MPs taking part.

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CPRE Bedfordshire @CPREBeds·

Tell us about your experiences of rural public transport in Bedfordshire.

Are they 'transport deserts'?

https://www.cpre.org.uk/news/transport-deserts/

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CPRE The countryside charity@CPRE·

A path less travelled is always worth taking. Our ancient paths and ways connect communities, help us enjoy the countryside and are an important part of our cultural history.

Join the @RamblersGB search to save our lost paths. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/feb/11/walkers-urged-to-help-save-historic-footpaths-before-2026-deadline

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Crispin Truman @CrispinTruman·

people need countryside and our areas of 'outstanding natural beauty' exist specifically to protect the best bits from the likes of @letstalkcentral's road building https://twitter.com/DrElaineKing/status/1226886390748733441

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CPRE Bedfordshire @CPREBeds·

Where do you go to in Bedfordshire when you need #SpaceToBreathe?

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CPRE Bedfordshire @CPREBeds·

CPRE Bedfordshire are supporting local residents in Ampthill to take action. We're delighted to be working alongside one of our volunteers, Jayne Anthony who is leading the project.

Find out more 👇
https://www.bedfordtoday.co.uk/news/climate-change-group-near-bedford-hopes-make-positive-change-1370187

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James Agyepong-Parsons @Jamesxparsons·

As it stands this planning decision could be cited by others as a reason to build transport networks through #AONBs providing they can deliver on mega-infrastructure projects like #OxCamExpressway. My thanks to @ChilternsAONB, @SEMLEP, and @CPREBeds for input https://twitter.com/TheENDSReport/status/1225730224505151489

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CPRE Bedfordshire @CPREBeds·

Exciting project from @BedsArchives

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CPRE The countryside charity@CPRE·

‘What I’ve found, with people who come to the countryside, is that they can take a deep breath. It makes you feel better about yourself and better about the world’ - Michael Morpurgo

We all need a #SpaceToBreathe. Let’s reconnect with our countryside. 💚 https://bit.ly/3aRmFYS

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The Greensand Trust @GreensandTrust·

Pre-publication offer now available for @BNHSwebsite new book: #Bedfordshire - our changing habitats and #wildlife - out in April.
Discounted price £15+£4.25p&p saving £5, order here: https://www.bnhs.co.uk/index.php
Discounted price available until 31st Jan so place your order now!

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Bedford Independent @bedfordindy·

The new Enviro-Hub in Kempston makes litter-picking and volunteering quick and easy...

https://www.bedfordindependent.co.uk/enviro-hub-makes-volunteering-easy-in-kempston/

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CPRE The countryside charity@CPRE·

BREAKING: 94% of housing developments in rural areas audited should not have gone ahead because the design was ‘poor’ or ‘mediocre’. @ucl

We believe rural communities deserve better than what they are getting.

https://www.cpre.org.uk/news/housing-design-2020/

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CPRE Bedfordshire @CPREBeds·

"The approval by Bedford Borough Council was in direct conflict with Willington’s Neighbourhood Plan which had allocated other sites for development that they considered to be far more suitable."

http://www.cprebeds.org.uk/news/item/2433-cpre-bedfordshire-requests-call-in-of-willington-planning-application

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CPRE Bedfordshire @CPREBeds·

Harrold Village Action group, supported by CPRE Bedfordshire, has won their battle to protect Harrold Lake, north of the village of Harrold from the development of over 90 new homes.

http://www.cprebeds.org.uk/news/item/2432-action-group-and-cpre-bedfordshire-win-battle-of-harrold-lake-in-north-bedfordshire

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CPRE The countryside charity@CPRE·

The #AgricultureBill 'represents a radical rethink of farming practice and, most importantly, finally starts to recognise the need to regenerate soil - the fundamental building block of our entire agricultural system.' says our chief exec @CrispinTruman
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-51128709

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For a thriving countryside that benefits everyone

We are the countryside charity

What we care about

Get involved

Discover our countryside

CPRE Bedfordshire disappointed about the chosen route for the East West Rail Central Section

CPRE Bedfordshire requests Call-in of Willington Planning Application

The A6-M1 Link Road

CPRE Bedfordshire disappointed about the chosen route for the East West Rail Central Section

CPRE Bedfordshire requests Call-in of Willington Planning Application

The A6-M1 Link Road

Action Group and CPRE Bedfordshire win battle of Harrold Lake in North Bedfordshire

Celebrating The Everyday

What happened next? Catching up with our 2018 entrants

Exploring Bedfordshire

Environmental protections – what do they mean?

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