We’ve really enjoyed being at the shows this year throughout the summer – from the Devon County Show back in May, to the Mid Devon, North Devon and Okehampton shows through July and August. Its been a great way to explain what Devon CPRE is all about, and to encourage support – its been fantastic […]

10% of Devon farmland to go by 2050! Find out why and what we can do about it, at our stand at this year’s Okehampton Show. We are looking forward to being at this year’s show.  Please come and say hello and have a go at our cow-co-nut shy to try to win a prize!  […]

Torridge District Council have permitted an Energy Storage System (ESS) at Gammaton, near Bideford. The controversial application didn’t even go to the planning committee, but was permitted by the planning officer, despite objections – including our own. And the Planning Inspector has allowed the appeal for a BESS at Pyworthy near Holsworthy, also in Torridge.  […]

We have objected to an application for 9 new dwellings in the pretty and historic tiny village of Westleigh, helping our local members.  Public meetings have been held and there is overwhelming opposition from local residents to the development. For more information see – https://www.northdevongazette.co.uk/news/local-news/1863986/residents-join-conservation-charity-to-fight-new-homes-in-north-devon-village.html

Come and join us at the North Devon Show – we look forward to seeing you there.

10% of Devon farmland to go by 2050! Find out why and what we can do about it, at our stand at this year’s Mid Devon Show at beautiful Knighsthayes.  We look forward to seeing you on Saturday!

The search begins for Devon’s Best Young Landscape Artist 2025. We are on the lookout for budding young artists who can capture the beauty and variety of the county’s natural landscapes, from its wild moorlands to its sheltered river valleys. Young artists aged 18 and under have until the end of September to submit a […]

Thank you to all the town & parish councils who attended our planning workshop held at The Tiverton Hotel, Tiverton recently. It was great to meet so many councillors and our members from across the county.  It also provided an ideal opportunity to discuss the proposed planning and devolution reforms and what they could mean […]

We’re really looking forward to being at the Devon County Show this year at Westpoint, Exeter.  Our stand will be in the Country Life & Woodland Area, stand number 346. Please come and say hello. There will be refreshments for members too!

We are delighted to be organising another planning workshop on Tuesday 20th May 10am-1pm, at the Tiverton Hotel, Tiverton. The workshop is primarily for town and parish councils, but if any of our members would like to attend, please contact us for your free place. If you sit on a town or parish council in […]