Treasurer

We are a highly respected campaigning organisation, reasoned and authoritative in our arguments, independent and principled in debate, and constructive in our proposals. Because we are known to be an organisation driven by its members, our voice carries significant weight with the Government.

We care about amongst other things:

The climate emergency is the biggest threat facing our countryside and planet. We need to drastically reduce our greenhouse gas emissions. But there’s good news: the countryside can provide many of the solutions.

CPRE promotes planting more trees and hedgerows, taking better care of our soils and restoring peatlands. These actually suck carbon from the air and store it in the ground. And we’re calling on government to speed up the move to renewable energy and to set a target date for phasing fossil fuels out altogether.

Renewable energy is key to a thriving countryside.

We’re working for a countryside that everyone can enjoy free from the effects of air pollution and climate breakdown. And this means getting more of our energy from wind, sunlight, and hydropower. But without careful planning, these energy sources can have a detrimental effect on the appearance of the countryside.

Wiltshire CPRE is creating a series of local position statements on evaluating proposed “green” energy developments.

We campaign for ‘Rooftop First’ – Solar on rooftops instead of in our Greenfields, which are needed for food security.

Housing

The countryside you cherish is disappearing fast. As the demand for housing in Wiltshire is growing, too many of our green spaces are sacrificed. We're campaigning to make better use of previously developed land in our towns and cities that can regenerate them and provide the housing we need.

We want everyone in the countryside to have a fair chance in life, whatever their circumstances. To make this a reality, we need to ensure there are enough low-cost homes to rent or buy in our villages and market towns.

We’re working with local partners and urging the government to make sure communities get the homes they need to thrive.

Sustainable transport

We want everyone to have genuine, sustainable travel choices, keeping cars off the road and pollution out of the atmosphere.

We know that sustainable public transport options can be really lacking in rural areas, and the transport sector currently accounts for the largest share of UK greenhouse gas emissions. That’s why we’re working hard to advocate for local transport improvements, improving connectivity and reducing loneliness, isolation and access for everyone.