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Sussex

Ash Dieback disease in our woodlands

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Planning and Infrastructure Bill – a last letter to our supporters

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‘Land west of Ifield’ development bid is an ‘attack on nature’

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CPRE Sussex urges local MPs – ‘stand up for nature’ ahead of critical votes

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CPRE Sussex responds to launch of Gatwick Judicial Review

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Defending the land west of Charlwood Road, Ifield, West Sussex

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Celebrations as council refuses bid for 1,450 homes

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Planning amendments are ‘extraordinary capitulation’ to big developers

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Dismay as planning officer recommends approval of 1,450 homes

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Sussex has enough brownfield land for over 26.000 new homes

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Appalling decision on Gatwick Airport expansion

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CPRE Sussex announces new Hedgerow Heroes project

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Lewes District AGM 2025

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Planning win in Haywards Heath

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Brighton & Hove City Transport Plan 2035 – CPRE Sussex views

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CPRE Sussex is fighting for countryside valued by Uckfield residents

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CPRE Sussex helps secure Women’s Rugby World Cup green legacy for Brighton

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Tree Festival 2025 – Events enjoyed

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Mid Sussex District Update July 2025

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Laws protecting wildlife and habitats are not ‘growth blockers’

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Support traffic calming in Storrington + neighbouring villages & Cowfold

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Tree Festival 2025 is here!

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‘Rooftop revolution’ is a win for CPRE

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CPRE Sussex continues opposition to Gatwick Airport second runway

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Events enjoyed by members and supporters so far in 2025

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Solar farm application refused on farmland/wildlife site near Chichester

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We need a planning system fit for climate, nature and people

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Land Use Framework must enable a sustainable future

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New approach needed to development and sewage infrastructure

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Horsham DC recommended to focus on preparing new local plan

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Bolney residents succeed at planning appeal

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Why it doesn’t stack up ‘to be minded to approve’ a second Gatwick runway

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Find out about Planning & Infrastructure Bill & Sussex MPs’ views on it

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Worthing – 475 homes on Chatsmore Farm – Appeal Dismissed

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Call for ringfenced funding for Brighton & Hove’s trees

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Mismatch between vision for sustainability and road building projects

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Campaigning influences Gatwick Airport expansion proposals

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Dismay as Gatwick Airport expansion gets ‘minded to approve’ nod from government

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Laws protecting wildlife and habitats are not ‘growth blockers’

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Planning reform proposals are catastrophic for nature

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West Sussex CC helps deliver solar rooftop revolution

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Giving big developers everything they want is a plan for failure

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More housing for Sussex: Government ambition & local deliverability collide

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Views on Chancellor, Rachel Reeves’, speech

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Appeal refused – Flood risk wins the day!

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Lost Nature report: essential reading for planners, councillors and MPs

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CPRE Sussex calls for clarity on Brighton & Hove housing targets

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Brighton & Hove City Plan Review – CPRE Sussex comments

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Have your say on the Lewes District Local Plan

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Nature loses out as developers fail to keep ecological commitments

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CPRE calls for a better deal for farmers

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CPRE Sussex seeks to defend countryside at Billingshurst

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CPRE Sussex seeks to protect West Chiltington countryside from development

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CPRE Sussex calls for more genuinely affordable rented housing

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CPRE Sussex responds to autumn budget

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Low Weald must not become ‘dumping ground’ for Mid Sussex housing

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Mid Sussex District Update October 2024

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Benfield Valley is wrong site for proposed development

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Research reveals scale of potential for rooftop solar in Sussex 

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CPRE Sussex submits further statements on Mid Sussex District Local Plan

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Help to protect local wildlife sanctuary – developer’s appeal now withdrawn

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Logs brought into city kill Brighton & Hove’s precious elms

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What Sussex needs from planning reforms

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Protect Our Elms

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CPRE Sussex advises refusal of development west of Bewley Road, Angmering

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Catastrophic consequences for nature

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Brighton & Hove Notable Trees Map and Tree Trails

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Planning reforms will overwhelm Sussex with more development

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Patcham Court Farm Royal Mail development

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CPRE Sussex calls for ‘carbon cap’ if Gatwick runway gets go-ahead

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‘New standard method’ increases Sussex housing needs by 23.3%

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What proposed planning changes mean for Horsham district – respond now

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Brighton & Hove Tree Festival

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Take part in consultation on planning reform

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Planning changes will put more pressure on nature and landscapes in Sussex

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Water neutrality at risk from Billingshurst housing application

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Arundel bypass decision is a win for Sussex

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Mid Sussex District Update July 2024

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‘NIMBYs’ incorrectly blamed by the Government for housing shortfalls

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Blackbird numbers are plummeting in southern England – help to find out why

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Residents flock to meeting on sustainable development in Lewes district

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Rooftop solar – a win for climate change and the Sussex countryside

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UK scientists call on Party Leaders for ambitious action on climate change

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CPRE Sussex joins local objectors to Brighton Royal Mail delivery depot

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Planning win in Horsham district for community groups backed by CPRE Sussex

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Wealden District Update May 2024

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Calls for major urban tree planting programme in Brighton & Hove

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Gatwick Airport second runway application: housing provision issues

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Objection to major High Weald housing development at Sharpethorne overruled

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CPRE Sussex backs campaign for affordable rural housing

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Gatwick Airport second runway plan is contrary to national aviation policy

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400 houses plan east of Westergate ignores affordability and biodiversity

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Secluded valley near Hailsham is wrong site for industrial development

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First Brighton & Hove Tree Festival programme announced

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CPRE Sussex response to Horsham District Local Plan 2023-40 (Regulation 19)

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Sussex hedgerow planting is a huge success

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CPRE Sussex argues against Gatwick Airport ‘second runway’

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Including solar panels on new build homes is a ‘no brainer’

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Mid Sussex District Council’s draft District Plan Review lacks ambition

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Mid Sussex District Update February 2024

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Spatial options for Lewes District Local Plan are ‘developer-inspired’

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Events enjoyed by members, supporters and volunteers in 2024

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Horsham District Local Plan 2023 – 2024 housing target

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Champion School Trees launches in Brighton & Hove

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Gatwick Airport ‘second runway’ inquiry must address climate change

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Wealden Local Plan should take more account of ‘exceptional circumstances’

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Outline application for development at Burgh Hill should be refused

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New photographic competition celebrates Brighton & Hove’s trees

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No to UK Oil & Gas application for delay to site restoration

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Enjoy the wonder of starry skies

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Proposed solar photovoltaic farm would have significant landscape impact

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Horsham District Local Plan Wastewater Treatment

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Looking for a volunteering opportunity in 2024?

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Horsham Draft Local Plan 2023-2040: Regulation 19 Consultation coming up

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Cuckfield development is unsustainable and contrary to planning policies

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Essential requirements should be stipulated in local plan policy

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Have your say on the future of transport in East Sussex

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Support the Brighton & Hove Green Spaces Forum

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Lewes DC approves development application supported by CPRE Sussex

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CPRE Sussex joins fight against 1,450-house “Cuckstye” scheme

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Deadline for registering Gatwick Airport objection extended to 19 November

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Rampion 2 wind farm onshore works are ‘needlessly destructive

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Concern as Gatwick Airport consultation registration closes early

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CPRE Sussex objects to Gatwick expansion

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High Weald AONB Management Plan

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Relaxing barn conversion rules will threaten protected landscapes

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Dismay over Balcombe High Court decision

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Sussex Grazed

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Councils are not the issue

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Can you help us to protect the Sussex countryside?

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Mid Sussex District Update August 2023

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Dismay as Gatwick Airport expansion application accepted by Planning Inspectorate

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Help to make Brighton & Hove greener

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Horsham DC urged to refuse Horsham Golf Park planning application

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MPs pledge to be a voice for ‘common-sense’ solar in Parliament

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Alarm over ‘ridiculously high’ housing targets for Lewes district

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Plant Your Postcode July 2023 newsletter

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Help us to fight a 2nd Gatwick runway at the Planning Inquiry

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Tell your MP: No 2nd runway at Gatwick

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Sign our petition: No 2nd runway in a climate crisis

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Crawley Draft Local Plan – representations on water issues

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Back Balcombe High Court bid to remove drilling threat

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Serious Water Stress and inadequate failing water structure

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Grants available to improve landscape of High Weald AONB

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Crawley Draft Local Plan housing need should be adjusted

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Look forward to a better transport future

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Help to protect Chichester Harbour AONB from development

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Sandgate Nursery, Henfield – wrong site for major development

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Big builders exploiting loophole to build on greenfield land

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Rooftops and car parks can power Sussex to solar energy targets 

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Join Hedgelife Help Out and show your support for homes for nature

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CPRE Sussex urges rejection of West Hoathly Brickworks application

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Star Count data backs up picture of a divided Sussex

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Give your views on Gatwick night flights by 9 May

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Solar panels on new homes

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Save the trees in green corridor at entrance to Lewes

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CPRE Sussex supports application to move historic auction house to Ringmer

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CPRE Sussex joins call for ban on oil and gas flaring by 2025

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CPRE Sussex opposes bid for holiday park on historic Sussex site

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Release housing target information and letters before local elections

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New trees for Brighton’s North Laine

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Uckfield and surrounding villages threatened by deluge of greenfield development

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CPRE Sussex launches new free tree resources for kids

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More tree planting planned for Brighton

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A27 Arundel Bypass delay is good news for the Sussex countryside 

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Join Norwich Drive/Taunton Way Brighton community orchard planting, 9 March

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Come and help to plant community orchard, Bristol Estate, Brighton, 9 March

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Events enjoyed by CPRE Sussex members in 2023

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Horsham DC must seize opportunity to avoid catastrophic housing target

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Let’s rewild the Sussex night sky – sign up for Star Count by 26 February

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Drilling threat returns to Balcombe

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Wake up Sussex! Have your say in pivotal consultation

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Respond to consultation on reforms to national planning policy

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CPRE Sussex welcomes Center Parcs’ decision to drop Oldhouse Warren plan

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Support needed for community planting events in Brighton

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Let’s protect Sussex countryside – use brownfield sites first

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Lewes District Update January 2023

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Be a cosmic citizen scientist!

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Consultation on reforms to national planning policy

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Mid Sussex District Update January 2023

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Bristol Estate, Brighton planting plans

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Are your favourite trees protected?

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CPRE Sussex urges withdrawal of draft Mid Sussex Review Plan

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CPRE Sussex delivers festive cheer in Brighton

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Sign petition to save Bewl Water wildlife haven

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Farmers want funding to extend hedgerow network and boost nature

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Tree planting in Brighton to honour Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth

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Help to protect Sussex countryside – object to A27 Arundel bypass proposal

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Save Our South Coast Alliance: November Bulletin

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Act now – Mid Sussex local plan review threatens countryside and wildlife

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CPRE Sussex celebrates its 50th anniversary on November 21, 2022

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Adur River Restoration Project put at risk

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Join community action to protect Chichester Harbour AONB

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Land north west of Southwater: CPRE Sussex objection to development

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Latest news on Center Parcs’ proposed Oldhouse Warren development

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Reneging on commitment to a ‘nature positive future’

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Tell the Government to rethink its fracking plans

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Growth Plan would trash the natural world we depend on for our survival

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Rother & Hastings District Update September 2022

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Aircraft pollution affects your home life and the planet

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Campaigners condemn fracking announcement

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Government’s Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan is not on target

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CPRE Sussex questions call for sites in South Downs National Park

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Joined-up planning needed to prevent water shortages and pollution

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Gatwick Airport current situation – summary by CAGNE

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Upgrade of wastewater treatment works only in Chichester District by 2030

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Big win for the Sussex countryside

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CPRE Sussex objects to Gatwick Airport expansion

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Report roadside advertising signs

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CPRE Sussex calls on residents to help stop Gatwick Airport expansion

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Obscure New Planning Rules Could Silence Local Communities

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Brighton Downland Estate Plan: CPRE Sussex response

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Invitation to the Lewes District CPRE Sussex District Group AGM

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Are councils aware of the ramifications of Gove’s Bill?

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Mid Sussex District Update June 2022

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Wealden District Update June 2022

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Adur & Worthing District Update June 2022

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Join the Save Rural Southwater Campaign

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Exhibition raises funds for Brighton tree planting

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Let’s have more wildflowers in Crowborough’s roadside verges

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Council should act now

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Rother & Hastings District Update June 2022

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MPs need to understand new planning laws before voting on Levelling Up Bill

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Greening Up Hanover, Elm Grove & Tarner

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Plant Your Postcode May 2022 newsletter

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Consequences of new legislation must be fully understood

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Join campaign to save over 1400 acres of Low Weald landscape and habitat

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Horsham District Update, April 2022

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Save ancient woodland at Hammerpond Road, Horsham

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ReForest Brighton free training days

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Event: Community engagement in Hove – improving our environment

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Exciting project sees more than 100 trees planted in Brighton

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Tree planting brings back fond memories for Portslade resident

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Call for more resources for protected landscapes in Sussex

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Community comes together for Woodingdean tree planting

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Community comes together for Jubilee tree planting in Brighton

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CPRE Sussex supports JPI Media’s campaign to protect countryside

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Save our countryside from excessive house building

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Save Oldhouse Warren ancient woodland – find alternative Center Parcs site

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Plan Policies still hold weight

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Join the Nature for Everyone campaign

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Protect the environment – stop Balcombe fracking

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Installation of solar farm north of Huddlestone Farm, Steyning

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Help to stop the damaging Arundel Bypass

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Special offer: Dark Skies greeting card packs only £3 + P+P

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Jubilee tree planting event in Brighton

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Reckless, never-mind-the-consequences approach to planning must stop

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CPRE Sussex leads green revolution in Brighton and Hove

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Toads Hole Valley, Hove planning application

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Government demotes nature

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Celebrating new trees in Elm Grove, Brighton

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Be a stargazer – join the CPRE Star Count 2022

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Your views wanted on National Parks and AONBs

Sussex

10 things you may not know about light pollution

Sussex

Another chance to say ‘No’ to the Arundel Bypass scheme

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East Sussex minerals and waste proposals are not fit-for-purpose

Sussex

Planning for the future of our roads – time to do better

Sussex

Halt harmful housing with new Environmental Planning Law

Sussex

Tree planting in Elm Grove, Brighton

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Plant Your Postcode News Winter 2021

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Mid Sussex District Update December 2021

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CPRE Sussex representation on West Chiltington development application

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More trees for Brighton – let’s get planting!

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CPRE Sussex opposes parking charges in Ashdown Forest

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Celebrating new trees for Surrenden Road, Brighton

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CPRE Sussex opposes Gatwick Airport expansion

Sussex

Letter: Water issue means the housebuilding target must be reduced

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Horsham District Update November 2021

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Help us stop Center Parcs’ development in Worth Forest

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Transcript of Horsham District Council Cabinet meeting 15 July 2021

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Chichester District Update November 2021

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Should people pay to park in Ashdown Forest?

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Housing minister dismisses appeal for Brighton Marina development

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Wealden District Update November 2021

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Rother & Hastings District Update November 2021

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Mid Sussex District Update November 2021

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Adur & Worthing District Update November 2021

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Brighton & Hove District Update November 2021

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Message to COP26

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Why is Gatwick expansion really necessary?

Sussex

Stop urbanisation of the Manhood Peninsular

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CPRE Sussex has appointed its first Hedgerow Champion

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Planning application for clay quarry and recycling facility, Loxwood

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‘Walk like a hedgehog’ for wildlife

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Letter: Party diktats must be resisted

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Horsham District Update, August 2021

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Plant Your Postcode Summer 2021 Newsletter

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The West Sussex County Times, 22 July 2021 report:

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Support the CPRE hedgerow campaign

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Center Parcs picks wrong site for Sussex development

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‘No’ to variation to Horsham incinerator application  

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Development near Knepp Estate threatens Sussex biodiversity 

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Turning IKEA pull-out into an opportunity

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Public inquiry needed into developers’ political donations

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Plant Your Postcode: planning the planting, July 2021

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Horsham District Local Plan Regulation 19 Update

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Arundel Bypass protests continue

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Webinar: Want to know more about the planning system?

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Letter: Concreting over the countryside

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Letter: Environment Bill: Nature Recovery at risk