Love Leicestershire’s countryside? Help protect it.
Let's protect what makes Leicestershire special.
We work to promote, protect and enhance Leicestershire’s countryside.
Our focus is practical and local. We engage with planning decisions, support parish councils, work with communities and deliver projects that improve the quality and resilience of our landscapes.
There are several ways to get involved, whether you represent a council, run a business, want to volunteer or wish to support our work.
Parish Council Membership
Planning decisions are becoming more complex and more frequent. Parish councils are expected to respond, often with limited time and limited specialist expertise.
CPRE Parish Council Membership provides structured, professional support to help you respond with clarity and confidence.
With membership, you gain:
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Direct access to expert planning guidance
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Concise briefings and draft response support
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Advice on neighbourhood planning
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Help influencing district plans and strategies
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Access to our Land Use Mapping tools
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Training workshops and webinars
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Member-only planning updates and resources
This is designed to strengthen your parish’s voice in development discussions, ensuring decisions are informed, evidence-based and aligned with policy.
Corporate Partnerships
Leicestershire’s countryside is under increasing pressure from development, infrastructure expansion and environmental change. We work locally to ensure growth is balanced with protection, giving communities the expertise and confidence to shape decisions affecting their environment.
We are building partnerships with organisations that want to contribute to practical, visible environmental impact across the county.
Why Partner With Us
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Support responsible land use in Leicestershire
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Contribute to measurable environmental improvement
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Demonstrate genuine local commitment
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Engage your staff in meaningful activity
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Align with a trusted national charity working locally
For businesses operating in Leicestershire, this is an opportunity to invest directly in the landscapes and communities around you.
How You Can Get Involved
Partnerships may include:
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Sponsoring specific countryside projects
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Structured staff volunteering days
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Supporting environmental initiatives
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Collaborating on practical land-use improvements
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Developing longer-term strategic partnerships
We focus on action, delivery and measurable outcomes.
Volunteer With Us
Our volunteer programme focuses on practical, measurable outcomes, including hedgerow planting, habitat improvement and community-led environmental activity.
These are structured events with clear objectives and experienced guidance on site.
We provide the tools, plants and equipment.
You register, attend and take part.
Volunteering offers the chance to:
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Contribute to visible countryside improvements
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Support biodiversity and climate resilience
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Meet others who care about local landscapes
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Gain hands-on experience
Donate
Your support helps us:
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Provide planning expertise to parish councils
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Deliver training and community workshops
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Run local countryside campaigns
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Improve and restore habitats across Leicestershire
Donations directly strengthen our ability to protect and enhance the county’s countryside, ensuring it remains resilient, valued and protected for the generations that follow.
