For a thriving countryside that benefits everyone

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Strong words from Simon Jenkins on what he calls 'Boris Johnson's "mutant" planning algorithm'.

We agree the government's new plans could pose a huge risk to the countryside and the communities living and working within it.

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/nov/27/boris-johnson-planning-algorithm-england-white-paper

Our take on today's #SpendingReview:

When care workers are priced out of 9 in 10 rural areas and millions live in transport deserts, rural communities aren't getting a fair share.

It's time to supercharge spending to level up against rural disadvantage.
https://www.cpre.org.uk/news/2020-government-spending-review-placemaking-for-countryside/

A poll of Tory MPs commissioned by @CPRE shows that over half would consider rebelling against the government's planning proposals. It's time for a wholesale rethink from @mhclg. Let's secure the voice of local communities in our planning system https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2020/11/21/tory-mps-threaten-rebel-controversial-planning-reforms/

We polled @Conservatives MPs and the majority are considering opposing the government’s plans to deregulate the planning system. 👀

Ministers need to think again, and put people, nature and the countryside at the heart of the planning system. https://www.cpre.org.uk/news/over-half-of-mps-oppose-planning-changes/

Tomorrow MPs will debate the burning of peatland.

Burning peatland needs to stop now and our peatlands restored if UK Gov is serious about tackling the #ClimateEmergency.

It's crucial that MPs take a stand. Tag your MP to ask them to attend and back calls to #BanTheBurn 👇

Promising signs of a government rethink on the housing algorithm that would have hiked housing targets in rural areas across England.

But the problems with the government's planning proposals go further than the algorithm.

We need a fundamental rethink https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2020/11/14/planning-algorithm-overhauled-government-amid-rebellion-threat/