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CPRE research shows that two-thirds of mega solar farms are built on productive farmland

Beautiful Fenland Farming Landscape

CPRE Cambridgeshire and Peterborough has long been concerned about the increasing number of mega solar farms that are being built on good, productive agricultural land and the impact this has on our ability to grow our own food. 

CPRE’s latest national…


CPRE responds to the government’s solar roadmap

There’s good news – and campaign wins for CPRE – in the government’s new plan for how solar will play its part in getting us to net zero. But there’s a big gap on solving the problems of big solar on the ground, and that could spell bad news for the countryside if nothing changes.

We’ve been championing the rooftop revolution since before the Secretary of State used the phrase, so we strongly…


Prof. Tony Booth (trustee) has achieved selection as a candidate for the post of Chancellor of Cambridge University

CPRE Cambridgeshire and Peterborough was very pleased to learn that one of our trustees, Prof. Tony Booth, who is also a trustee and a founding member of Friends of the Cam, has achieved selection as a candidate for the post of Chancellor of Cambridge University. 

Tony’s 500 word Statement expressing why he has put himself forward for this demanding post is provided Read more | Jun 17, 2025


Save our Greenbelt – please sign the petition

Chris Howe, CPRE Hertfordshire

Photo: Chris Howe, CPRE Hertfordshire

CPRE Hertfordshire has launched a petition urging the government to change the definition of ‘grey belt’ in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The current definition of ‘grey belt’ could result…


Volunteering with CPRE Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Volunteers

We’re looking for volunteers to join us in a range of roles.  We’re currently recruiting for a new Chair, Trustees, a Marketing and Engagement volunteer, and Senior Planning volunteers. More information about all these roles can be found