Welcome to CPRE West Yorkshire

Today, we and 17 other organisations launch our #VisionforPlanning - a vision for a gold-standard planning system.

We all agree that communities must be at the heart of decision-making. But the government’s proposals will cut local participation by half. https://www.cpre.org.uk/news/a-joint-vision-we-share-a-toolbox-of-principles-for-better-planning/

Farm Membership 2021 - https://mailchi.mp/74e8e095bee9/thank-you-for-becoming-a-farm-member-7866384

Check out @SlowWaysUK

An amazing important initiative. Imagine a safe route between all UK places?

Beautiful, obvious, urgent.

We had 5,756 responses to our planning survey, with a wide variety of views being expressed. This is a summary of what we found:

(Note that the following quotes are the views of survey respondents, not the Committee)

Peat is mined here and abroad for use in garden compost and horticulture.

This 👏 needs 👏 to 👏 stop 👏

Always check the label to make sure the compost you buy is peat-free. #WorldSoilDay https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/everything-you-need-to-know-about-peat/

A heavy week: grappling with EIA regs and design issues for @save_our_fields; Wakefield Plan consultation for @cprewestyorks; & a video lecture on climate change for @sheffhallamuni students. Thankfully, my co-director has made mince pies and glogg this evening...

Hedgerows are superheroes 💪💪

They're great habitats for wildlife, help tackle climate change, and provide many a tasty treat for humans and animals alike!

Here’s our guide to hedgerows, and what they can offer the discerning forager. #NationalTreeWeek
https://www.cpre.org.uk/discover/hedgerows-through-the-seasons/

☕ WEEKEND READ 💃

One of Britain’s best-loved comedians and now unexpected @bbcstrictIy star, @BillBailey, tells us why 2020 has made us appreciate the healing power of nature, and why we all need to 'frolic like fauns in the forest' 🤣 #strictly https://www.cpre.org.uk/opinions/bill-bailey-on-the-joys-of-being-in-nature/