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Plastic track at Midhope Moor

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History repeats itself

Bye bye pylons

We can finally say goodbye to these intrusive pylons.

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Great news – Hollin Busk saved!

Well done everyone who worked so hard for this result!

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History repeats itself

50 years later, a new road threatens the national park.

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Owlthorpe Fields saved!

The application to build houses on Owlthorpe Fields has been rejected.

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Plastic track at Midhope Moor

An unauthorised new track of plastic matting on Midhope Moor.

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Saving Loxley Valley

We’re campaigning against plans to build 300 houses in Loxley Valley.

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Sheffield housing plans consultation opening soon

We have welcomed the first instalment of Sheffield’s local plan

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Sprawling development threatens historic village

Concern over proposed housing around the Britannia Mill near Buxworth.

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Wedding venue application in Bradfield Dale

The application is to convert it to five holiday lets.

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CPRE South Yorks @CPRESouthYorks·

We have planning experts currently preparing for the examination of the Doncaster Local Plan, and also considering the Green Belt Review of the Sheffield Plan. This essential work costs us money and we would greatly appreciate your support. @theoutdoorcity @FriendsLoxley

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CPRE South Yorks @CPRESouthYorks·

"Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.”

~ Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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Friends of the Loxley Valley @FriendsLoxley·

@ShefEnvironment @CPRESouthYorks @Bob_of_Hills @LutheBlue @SheafVaHeritage @JUHSheffield @AnneBarr2015 @salthepoet @kingfisherand @GleadlessVTrees @_OliviaBlake Indeed! Thanks for the kind words. Talking about digging into our pockets though, it's worth remembering that even 'organisations of that calibre' don't run on thin air. The charities who're backing us do need tangible contributions from us all in return.

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Sally Goldsmith @salthepoet·

@FriendsLoxley @CPRESouthYorks @Bob_of_Hills @LutheBlue @ShefEnvironment @SheafVaHeritage @JUHSheffield @AnneBarr2015 @kingfisherand @GleadlessVTrees @_OliviaBlake Great that @FriendsLoxley acknowledged as fantastic community campaign. People are not NIMBYs for caring about landscapes and nature which they know intimately and for which they have an understanding of it’s worth.

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Sally Goldsmith @salthepoet·

@FriendsLoxley @CPRESouthYorks @Bob_of_Hills @LutheBlue @ShefEnvironment @SheafVaHeritage @JUHSheffield @AnneBarr2015 @kingfisherand @GleadlessVTrees @_OliviaBlake Join @CPRESouthYorks folks. The first branch in the country and standing up against inappropriate development since the 1920s! Without them, no green belt, no national park, loads of building on Blackamoor and elsewhere. We need affordable housing that respects countryside.

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Lucy Ashton@LutheBlue·

This was one of the biggest stories this week - but @CPRESouthYorks is warning while this fight is won, the battle isn't over
https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/politics/council/campaigners-warn-fight-not-finished-controversial-housing-development-picturesque-sheffield-valley-rejected-2973160

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Friends of the Loxley Valley @FriendsLoxley·

Our friends at @CPRESouthYorks have sent a lovely open letter to the Loxley valley. They say the #NoLoxleyTownship campaign has been in the best traditions of Sheffield communities standing up for what's right. You can read the letter here on our website: https://friendsoftheloxleyvalley.com/2020/09/18/countryside-charity-welcomes-loxley-valley-campaign-success/

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Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust @WildSheffield·

We are delighted that an application for up to 300 new homes in Loxley has today been unanimously refused by Sheffield City Council. We spoke at the planning committee about the lack of detail on impacts to protected species and the Local Wildlife Site. A good result for nature!

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CPRE South Yorks @CPRESouthYorks·

Ethel Haythornthwaite, 1894 - 1986: her legacy for Sheffield and the Peak District. Premieres this evening:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MjO8QPn6y04

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CPRE South Yorks @CPRESouthYorks·

Our congratulations to @FriendsLoxley for their superb local campaign - we're proud to have worked with you in helping defeat the Loxley township plans. Bad for the countryside, #greenbelt and the climate! Not to mention @peakdistrict

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CPRE South Yorks @CPRESouthYorks·

We're delighted that the highly unsustainable proposal for a new, car-dependent township in the Loxley Valley has been refused by @sheffieldcitycouncil. Having provided @FriendsLoxley we’d like to congratulate them on their campaign, and also thank @SheffCouncil

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CPRE South Yorks @CPRESouthYorks·

We're gearing up for today's momentous decision by Sheffield Council's planning committee on the future of the Loxley valley, threatened by 300+ new houses. We're calling for permission to be refused, in line with SCC's views. Wish us luck!

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Friends of the Loxley Valley @FriendsLoxley·

Rest. Recreation. Reflection. The peaceful scene in the heart of the Loxley valley this morning. Let’s hope it stays this way after tomorrow’s critical Planning Committee decision. We’re pleased and relieved that the officer report recommends REFUSAL of the township application.

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Friends of the Loxley Valley @FriendsLoxley·

Our Loxley valley gateway to the @peakdistrict from @theoutdoorcity - autumn trees surround the slumbering old factories; the national park boundary on Damflask behind them. No place for a money-making land grab. We urge councillors to do the right thing today. #NoLoxleyTownship

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CPRE South Yorks @CPRESouthYorks·

If you’re looking for a link to the talk about Ethel Haythornthwaite as part of the Sheffield @heritageopenday (shown this Wed night)please keep an eye on http://www.cprepdsy.org.uk (as the FPD website now redirects here). The link will also be on @CPRESouthYorks and @FriendsofPeak

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CPRE South Yorks @CPRESouthYorks·

In 1963 Jean Smart read an advertisement in the Sheffied Star for “someone to help with interesting and varied work with regard to architecture and the countryside”.

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CPRE South Yorks @CPRESouthYorks·

‘Free Access versus Conservation: A delicate balance’ -from @UKClimbing a worthwhile read on all sides of the debate - https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/opinions/free_access_versus_conservation_-_a_delicate_balance-12984

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CPRE South Yorks @CPRESouthYorks·

Our Board of Trustees co-opted @jparrylrc @RuthKnighton3 and Steve Tivey to the Board last night. Welcome, and thank you for volunteering to be trustees. We are also still looking to appoint a treasurer asap. @CPRE @FriendsofPeak

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CPRE South Yorks @CPRESouthYorks·

Thanks to @BBCSheffield for having our CEO (Tomo) on to talk about litter // • Let’s have a common multi-media message about protecting respecting and enjoying. • Behavioural change influencers e.g. DepositReturnScheme. • Packaging manufacturers have a role to play. @CPRE

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CPRE South Yorks @CPRESouthYorks·

The report and agenda papers fpr the @SheffCouncil consideration of the planned housing development on the ‘Hepworths Site’ in the Loxley Valley has been posted with a strong summary supporting rejection. 15 yrs we’ve been in this fight !! @FriendsLoxley http://democracy.sheffield.gov.uk/documents/s40481/20-01301-OUT.pdf

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