CPRE Staffordshire is a registered charity (no. 219443) which exists to promote and encourage the protection, improvement and preservation of the countryside of Staffordshire and its towns and villages and the whole of the rural environment. We are part of a national organisation which has branches in every county.

The Patron of CPRE is Her Majesty the Queen and its President is Mr. Bill Bryson.

The President of CPRE Staffs. is Sir James Hawley KCVO, TD, JP, Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire
and the Chairman is Mr. Amyas Stafford Northcote.

Membership of the Branch is open to all. Members are kept up to date on Branch activities by Newsletters issued three times each year. Outings and social occasions are also arranged so that members may meet and get first hand news of activities.

Much of the work of CPRE is the examination of and comment on proposed County and Local Plans and subsequent attendance at the public examination of such plans. All of this is in furtherance of our mission to protect, preserve and enhance the Staffordshire countryside. In addition Planning Applications are monitored to ensure that developments are in line with the plans and that they also follow Government issued Planning Policy Guidance.

The work described is carried out by, and under advice from, the Hon Technical Adviser Mr. P.J.D. Goode
To ensure that local views are central to its considerations of planning matters there are four District Groups, whose Chairmen are part of the Branch Executive Committee, thereby ensuring a strong liaison with the County Branch. The District Groups conduct campaigns on potentially damaging developments in their district.

The Staffordshire Branch has been in existence for over 60 years and in that time has been

instrumental in preventing many damaging developments in the County.

Anyone who values the Staffordshire countryside is invited to join the organisation, either as a supporter or as an active participant in the work. All are welcome and help is needed. If you are willing to provide financial support, either by donation or by becoming a member, please go to Support Details.
If you are willing to become an active participant please go to Help Wanted.

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