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National Audit Office (NAO) report on the government’s Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) policy

A recent NAO report assessed whether Defra and Natural England have made good and effective progress implementing statutory BNG, a policy incorporated in the legislation of Defra’s 2021 Environment Act.  The NAO highlighted some risks to effectiveness, stating: “Defra launched its policy before having all the elements in place that it needs to ensure statutory BNG is a success in the long term.…


Free Tiger Bus Pass - £1 fares for under 25’s in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough

The Combined Authority has launched the Tiger bus pass, offering bus fares for £1 for those under 25. The pass is free of charge and designed to make public transport more affordable for young people, helping them travel to school, college, training, work, shopping, and social activities.  For more information and to apply for a Tiger Bus Pass go to


We say no to No to development of land off Peakirk Road, Glinton, Peterborough

Glinton Village Centre

Glinton Village Centre - geograph.org.uk by Mike Bardill

Following a request by local residents, we have reviewed an application to build 250 dwellings on land off Peakirk Road, Glinton. We’ve strongly objected to this application for a number of reasons, including: the loss of good…


Cambridge: already on the level

Work continues: Cambridge UK by Prisoner 5413

Work continues: Cambridge UK by Prisoner 5413

The first of our General Election Campaign press releases, Cambridge: already on the level was issued on 29th May.  We ask voters to call a…


CPRE Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and the General Election

Ballot Box

Ballot Box by FutUndBeidl

In the run up to the 4th July General Election we’ll be issuing a press release each week for the duration of the campaign, urging voters to ask candidates searching questions on a variety of issues.  The first one looks at Levelling Up and others…