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Who we are
We are CPRE Staffordshire, the countryside charity that campaigns for a thriving beautiful countryside for everyone to enjoy. We believe in countryside and green spaces that are accessible to all, rich in nature and playing a crucial role in responding to the climate emergency.
We’ve been standing up for Staffordshire’s countryside since 1936.
Protecting the Countryside
We respond to all Local Plan consultations and comment on a considerable number of planning applications, particularly those that threaten the Green Belt and open countryside.
Our volunteer planning advisor has guided neighbourhood action groups across the county in navigating the complexities of the planning system and responding to threats.
We comment in support of developments on suitable brownfield sites (land that’s previously been built on, and now sits derelict or vacant) such as the former Alstom factory in Stafford and Rugeley Power Station.
Promoting the Countryside
We run an annual awards scheme for conservation and environmental work by schools and our stargazing nights give children the chance to enjoy the wonders of a dark, starry sky.
Our calendar competition has enabled many talented photographers to showcase their work in our 2024 calendar, available from our online shop.
Enhancing the Countryside
We have planted trees and hedges around the county, most recently over 2.5km of new hedgerows through our Hedgerow Heroes project. We’ve held several Green Clean events to press for the introduction of a Deposit Return Scheme to reduce littering.
Join Us!
Membership of CPRE Staffordshire is open to all. We’ll keep you updated on our work via regular newsletters. We organise visits for members to nearby places of interest, most recently Blithfield Hall, as well as the Birmingham Institute of Forest Research (BIFoR) near Norbury, and Fordhall Farm near Market Drayton. Find out more about how to become a member or volunteer with us.
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