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We call for greater protection of green spaces in cities
We have welcomed the Welsh Conservative Party’s consultation paper Liveable Cities and its support for parks and green spaces and sustainable transport in cities. In responding, the society has made… Read MoreSupport for public access is in the Agriculture Bill
We have welcomed the support for public access to and enjoyment of the countryside in the new Agriculture Bill which was published on 12 September. With the Ramblers, British Horse… Read MoreComment
Our local correspondents gather in the Lickey Hills
Over two days in mid August, 29 local correspondents, trustees and members of staff met at the Hillscourt conference centre, Rednall, on the edge of the Lickey Hills country park… Read MoreGovernment’s planning charter fails to protect open spaces
We are dismayed that the revised Natural Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), which was published on 24 July, gives no additional protection to open spaces, beyond a tiny improvement in wording.… Read More
The Open Spaces Society is Britain’s oldest national conservation body, founded in 1865.
- We campaign for stronger protection for commons, greens and paths and greater opportunities for everyone to enjoy them.
- We defend open spaces against loss from development.
- We assist local communities to safeguard their green spaces for themselves and future generations.