Sussex Charity Marks 50 Years Of Protecting The Countryside

Thursday, 17 November 2022 14:51

By Dominic Kureen @WriteOnDom

Countryside charity, CPRE Sussex, celebrates its 50th anniversary on Monday (November 21).

Campaigners are celebrating 50 years of protecting the countryside and shaping a greener future for Sussex.

CPRE Sussex was officially launched at Arundel Castle on November 21, 1972.

Since then, it has campaigned tirelessly to protect the county’s beautiful landscapes, promote sustainable development and tackle major environmental issues.

This includes the Eye Spy Spring launch in 2021.

CPRE Sussex director Brian Kilkelly said:

“It is incredible to reflect on all the hundreds of dedicated volunteers that have worked to protect and promote our wonderful Sussex countryside over these past 50 years.

“They have been supported by thousands of equally committed members. Thank you all.”

Throughout its history CPRE Sussex has championed the Sussex countryside.

In the 1970s it began working with farmers to protect trees and hedgerows.

The 1980s saw the charity opposing the ‘defacing effect’ of oil exploration, while in the 1990s it successfully challenged home building targets imposed on local councils.

Since the turn of the millennium, notable victories have included the formation of the South Downs National Park and becoming a pioneer in the campaign against fracking.

CPRE Sussex is currently running several campaigns.

They include opposing Gatwick Airport expansion, calling for an end to the dumping of untreated sewage and promoting Dark Skies and Tranquil Places.

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