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Planning legislation changes could damage local democracy

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Sheffield Local Plan consultation closing soon

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Planning legislation changes could damage local democracy

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Loxley Valley saved!

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Francisco Ribeiro @fraveris·

Niki Bowers
Storm Starlings

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Unable to join the @CPRE conference. The @eventbrite ‘ticket’ doesn’t open and sends me round an endless loop 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

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When you’re in the barbers on the way to work and the barber chats about where he lives (Oughtibridge) and the plans for ‘rubbish’ housing with ‘no idea about transport, schools or ‘owt’, and he mentions a group called ‘the CPRE .... that helped the residents at the hearing’ 😊

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The Countryman magazine @Countrymaned·

“Every child has a right to meaningful and enjoyable time in Nature and the countryside.”
@CrispinTruman, @CPRE chief executive, comments on @NaturalEngland’s ‘People and Nature Survey (children)’; read more on #TheCountryman website http://t.ly/UpDB

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Possibly slightly late to this ‘party’, but it strikes me that whilst out and about on ‘core’ activity, there are many branches, members, and volunteers of the @CPRE network that could possibly contribute to this work. We’re in 👍 https://slowways.uk

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Grateful to @cpre Yorkshire and Humber Regional Group for their grant to support our ‘Car Free Low Carbon Travel for Longdendale’ project. Greatly appreciated.

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Turkey Oak Avenue and the colours and views of autumn in Norfolk Park @theoutdoorcity @ParksSheffield 🍂🍁👏

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For the love of (hand drawn) maps !! Lovely article in
@yorkshirepost about @ChrisGoddardMap
// @gritstonepubl @RamblersGB @theoutdoorcity
https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/heritage/yorkshire-cartographer-making-hand-drawn-maps-regions-walking-spots-3000904

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RSPB England 🌍@RSPBEngland·

Last night MPs voted against amendment 16 safeguarding food standards in trade deals in the #AgricultureBill. UK Gov must now say how it will meet its manifesto commitment to maintain standards in future trade deals, as confidence in them to do so is now at a chronically low ebb.

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Another @sheffielduni Masters Planning Student that added a great deal to our volunteer team during her studies, aced her Masters, and went on to land a great job. Thanks for the kind words Becky, and good luck 👏👏 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rebecca-bentley-8795b7152_job-vacancies-activity-6720699361719844864-j6UL/ @RTPIPlanners @cprepdsy @Campaign4Parks

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Amazing insight in to ‘Vigo’ the Bearded Vulture that graced us with her presence recently: Speculations are over as genetic analysis reveals origin and gender - Vulture Conservation Foundation https://www.4vultures.org/genetic-analysis-reveals-origin-and-gender-of-bearded-vulture-vigo-uk/

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David Bocking @WalkRunRideShf·

New cycle map for @theoutdoorcity being shaped by volunteer Simon Geller of @CycleSheffield @SustransNorth @TPT_National Ideas welcome at: http://www.sheffieldcycleroutes.org/the-sheffield-cycle-routes-map/

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It’s all happening on Rut Watch TV Live 🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌 one stag and his 13 hinds being sounded out by 3 young pretenders a hundred metres away. Such a magnificent spectacle to see and hear. Oh and the sunset wasn’t too shabby either ...

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The Duke’s Seat, White Edge, and some onlookers ....

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Sam Keyte @samkeyte·

MPs had a right old time in parliament yesterday debating the government's new ideas to change how the planning system works.

But why does this matter? And why should you care?

Here's a few thoughts… 1/X

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Sarah McMonagle @SarahMcMonagle·

So pleased & proud that we're starting to see the impact of our campaigning efforts with SEVEN mentions of @CPRE in today's debate on planning in @HouseofCommons. Also, it was notable that the most withering speeches came from govt's own @Conservatives backbenches. Go team 🙌 https://twitter.com/CPRE/status/1314222828334526469

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CPRE The countryside charity@CPRE·

MPs have just debated the government's damaging plans to deregulate planning.

Jeremy Hunt MP said the plans risk 'eroding local democracy, reducing affordable housing and encroaching on our beautiful countryside.'

We agree. Time for them to be dropped. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2020/oct/08/theresa-may-leads-tory-rebellion-against-planning-reforms

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Many thanks to all the MPs that weighed in against the government’s planning proposals in the House of Commons yesterday. CPRE was mentioned 7 times in the debate. The co-ordinated campaigning right across the @cpre network is working !!!

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Grateful to @tobywilson @edudatapro for an hour of his time this morning helping us evolve more agile, cloud-based, efficient, sustainable office working 👍

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