Join us for CPRE Hertfordshire’s new Lunch and Learns, a series of monthly presentations and debates on the key planning issues that matter to you and our County. Our experts will cover a variety of topics related to preserving the countryside. Whether you're a seasoned environmentalist or just curious about how you can make a difference, these sessions are perfect for you.

Tickets are £5 per webinar for members (individuals or organisations) or £10 for non CPRE members. Simply select the ticket when you checkout. (Eventbrite charges a small ticketing fee of just over £1 when you checkout).

Topic 1: What is the NPPF, and what do the recent changes to it mean for Hertfordshire? - Wednesday 5th March 2025 - 13:00-14:00 GMT

With the revised NPPF announced in December 2024, including major planning changes for housing and the Green Belt, this presentation will share how those changes impact housing development in Hertfordshire and the alarming implications for our countryside.

Topic 2: Green belt vs Grey belt: What does this mean for housing development? - Wednesday 2nd April - 13:00-14:00 GMT

Under the new planning framework, grey belt land is land that makes "little or no contribution to the aim of the green belt. This presentation will shed a light on how ‘grey belt’ fits with the Government’s housing strategy and discusses the impact of the introduction of grey belt to the future of green belt in Hertfordshire.

Topic 3: Solar energy: Creating a greener future without inappropriate development - Wednesday 7th May 2025 - 13:00-14:00 GMT

Solar power is a key source of renewable energy that can bring us closer to net zero carbon. However, building solar plants across our countryside comes with a host of disadvantages – loss of productive farmland, loss of green spaces, noise disturbance and unsightly visual impact. This presentation will discuss the current state of play of solar farm proposals in Hertfordshire and the importance of prioritising rooftop solar for a greener future.

Topic 4: Protecting Hertfordshire’s rivers and chalk streams - Wednesday 4th June 2025 - 13:00-14:00 GMT

Hertfordshire is home to a significant number of chalk streams, a rare and precious habitat and an intrinsic part of the county’s landscape. This presentation will explain more about their geography, history and wildlife value, and which organisations are tasked with their care.

If you have any questions please reach out to: abby@cpreherts.org.uk

CPRE Hertfordshire Lunch and Learns