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our aims...
(in detail)
...are to protect and enhance the character and vitality of the countryside in Northamptonshire for the benefit of aIl
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Climate change: we advocate action in response to the challenges of climate change, including measures to reduce carbon emissions and to increase biodiversity; |
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Farming: we support a prosperous farming community in its stewardship of the land; |
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Access: we encourage access to the countryside in ways which do not harm its landscape and tranquillity; and |
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Development: we seek to ensure that all development proposals in the county meet the following criteria: |
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proposals are not harmful to the environment;
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the sequential release of land, where preference is given to brownfield sites
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our countryside is protected while our towns and villages are regenerated to make them more attractive places to live;
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proposals are backed by reliable and affordable public transport and realistic alternatives to new roads;
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democracy is put back into planning so that the voice of local communities is heard by local planners;
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adequate infrastructure, including flood protection, is provided in advance of all new developments.
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Urban areas: We care about Northamptonshire’s countryside and villages, but we care equally about Northampton and the other urban areas of the county.
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who
we are
We are the Northamptonshire branch
of the Campaign to Protect Rural England. We work to protect the
beauty, diversity and tranquillity of the Northamptonshire countryside.
We care deeply about the future of rural landscapes and townscapes
in our county and the quality of life for the people who live there.
We have over 600 members and 2 district groups. Our members and
volunteers come from all over the county and give us a strong local
voice in every district.
CPRE Northants is supported by its individual members, Parish Councils,
affiliated societies and the generosity of donors.
The Northamptonshire countryside will continue to be eroded by development
unless we rally to its defence. That is why we are inviting you
to explore our website, and if you agree with us, to join
CPRE.
The Campaign to Protect Rural England (Northamptonshire Branch)
is registered as a charity, number 214533
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