WALKING: The Hertfordshire way We're planning a sponsored walk of all 194 miles of the Hertfordshire way in 16 'legs' in 2012. Donate now to help our participants on their way or download a pdf donation form below and send it with your donation to CPRE Hertfordshire, 31a Church Street, Welwyn, AL6 9LW.

GET SOME STARS IN YOUR EYES: Between 20-27 January, CPRE is asking people to look up to count stars they can see with the naked eye within the constellation of Orion. The results help us plot the spread of light pollution and will allow us to campaign more effectively to reduce it. log your results here

Plan YOUR Place: Is part of the countrywide SUPPORTING COMMUNITITES AND NEIGHBOURHOODS IN PLANNING PROJECT. This programme comprises a FREE two and half hour presentation and networking event, repeated in five venues across the county. The events are designed to help individuals, communities and neighbourhoods understand more about planning and how to influence and participated in decisions affecting their local areas. See opposite for pdf booking form and details or email us for an online form. vent dates: 8 Feb, 21 Feb, 6 March, 12, March, 15 March - all 2012. DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF BOOKINGS 1 February 2012

Last push needed on National Planning Policy Framework: The final National Planning Policy Framework is due to be published in March. Civil servants are currently working with Ministers on suggested amendments to the draft text. The next few weeks will be critical for our planning reform campaign - time is of the essence. The House of Commons Communities and Local Government Select Committee's report came out before Christmas - it contained supported most of our key concerns. BUT, it doesn't mention the need for protection of ' ordinary countryside', a key concern for us. Please ask your MP to protect the countryside next door, even if you have already written to him/her on the NPPF.

We're in Hertfordshire Life

VILLAGE OF THE YEAR ENTRY FORM 2012 NOW DOWNLOADABLE

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RADLETT STRATEGIC RAIL FREIGHT INTERCHANGE LATEST:

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LUTON AND S CENTRAL BEDS CORE STRATEGY EXAMINATION DEFERRED

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