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CPRE - Gloucestershire Branch - Green Belt Campaign

Gloucestershire's Green Belts have the potential to be developed greatly. But not in the way property developers might imagine........!

By 2026 the need for additional housing shows that some green field development may be necessary. To identify the land a Review of the Green Belt is likely to be held. CPRE Gloucestershire has prepared criteria for such a Review.

As designated open space around Gloucester and Cheltenham, the Green Belt plays a critical role in creating a high quality of life, for people in both these towns and the surroundings. They protect the open character of the countryside next to the towns and stop sprawl, thereby encouraging urban regeneration, especially in Gloucester. They are a place where we can explore the countryside next door and enjoy some peace and quiet: and they are a working countryside supplying food to local markets. Our green Belt in Gloucestershire is vital in preventing the gradual coalescence of Cheltenham and Gloucester and in ensuring the focus is on urban renewal, particularly in Gloucester.

Dr Marina Voikhanskaya reaches Gloucestershire Marina, a former Soviet dissident is half way through a 500 mile cycle ride through Green Belts in England to raise awareness of the CPRE Green Belt Campaign. Dr Marina said "I feel srongly that the countryside should be preserved for the future generations to enjoy Green Belt plays an important part. The countryside needs help and protection because it is very vulnerable at present"

Find out more CPRE Gloucestershire is working hard to protect areas of Green Belt near you that are under threat from inappropriate development. Please help us in this valuable work to protect and improve the Green Belt for future generations. You can do this by joining us. Please complete the application form at "Help us in our work" on this web site.

Use the Green Belt Picnic in it, go for a walk on the public paths that criss cross it, enjoy it now!

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