MAKE A NOTE IN YOUR DIARY NOW.  THE BRANCH AGM IS ON SATURDAY, 4^TH OCTOBER 2008 AT BOLFORD STREET HALL, THAXTED (5.00 pm).

COME ALONG AT 2.00 pm FOR THE WALK AROUND THE TOWN THEN ENJOY, TEA AND TALK BEFORE WE GET DOWN TO BUSINESS!

Bill Bryson, President CPRE

FINANCIAL TURMOIL MUST NOT HIDE THE CPRE ISSUES As house prices tumble and the world economy staggers from one crisis to another, some of the major  issues that are causing concern to CPRE members have not gone away. Yet could they be forgotten or buried away as the world worries about global financial calamity? We must not let this happen.  The loss of Green Belt, the reform of planning regulations, litter across the countryside – these are just three major problems that must not be abandoned. Read the article

BILL’S TV PLEA IS NO THROWAWAY There’s nothing better than getting a prime television  slot to put your case across – and that has been achieved by President Bill Bryson and our colleagues at National Office as they step up their anti-litter campaign. read the page

What we have lost in the last few years  Nostalgia is a thriving industry – especially when we there are increasing concerns  about global warning, the credit crunch, loss of the green belt, litter across the land and so much more.  What was it like in Essex over 100 years ago?  - read the page
ANOTHER ENQUIRY – BUT WHAT ABOUT THE LAST ONE! Stansted Airport decision just doesn’t make any sense. The decision of the Government to go ahead and propose a public enquiry for the second runway at Stansted Airport is astonishing.   They haven’t yet announced the result of the previous enquiry which aroused such fierce opposition to the expansion of the airport – and that was based on just one runway!   read the page
SIGN UP TO PROTEST AT CHIGWELL GREEN BELT THREAT The threat to Green Belt areas across the country is gradually getting worse – and Essex does not escape this depressing trend read the story
ROADSIDE ADVERTISING IS THE WRONG MESSAGE Another problem for countryside lovers is – quite literally – looming on the horizon. read the story
YOUR BACK GARDEN ISN’T GREEN ANYMORE! How many people realise that their own little corner of England, the back-garden, is actually classified as a brownfield site?    read the story

YOUR SUPPORT CAN SAVE ESSEX FROM OVER-DEVELOPMENT Essex is under threat.  The East of England Plan and the Thames Gateway proposal are blueprints for disaster.   The effect of building thousands of new homes, factories, supermarkets, leisure centres, roads and port facilities across the county could be disastrous.  These current proposals, if adopted, will change the character of Essex and affect the quality of life for everybody. CPREssex recognises these dangers and is making strenuous efforts to persuade the Government as well as local and regional authorities to think again.  We know that more homes are required in the South and East of England – but it  should be sustainable development.

If you feel that our aims match yours then why not join CPREssex. We need volunteers who have the enthusiasm to promote our campaigns and make sure that our county retains the character and traditions which are appreciated by everyone.

CPREssex is the county branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England.  It is a registered charity (no. 1094178) and a company limited by guarantee, registered in England, no. 4536412.  It exists to promote the beauty, tranquillity and diversity of rural Essex by encouraging the sustainable use of land and other natural resources in town and country. Registered Office: CPREssex, Threshelfords, Inworth Road, Feering, Colchester CO5 9SE Telephone:  01376 572023 Email: office@cpressex.org.uk