
The Art of Hedgelaying
You might have spotted our team at work along the hedgerows this season — but what exactly is hedgelaying, and why does it matter so much for wildlife?

You might have spotted our team at work along the hedgerows this season — but what exactly is hedgelaying, and why does it matter so much for wildlife?

‘If this government proposal goes ahead, this would be the most significant change to how Greater Cambridge is planned in a generation’

We are seeking a Chief Executive who can guide our charity through its next chapter, strengthening its voice, deepening its impact and ensuring that Cambridge continues to thrive for generations to come.

Help strengthen the Membership & Fundraising Operations Behind Our Work

Hands-on sessions exploring nature, archaeology and local history in a setting unlike any classroom.

Hares are most active in March, bounding through fields and often best seen in places like Varley’s Field, Wandlebury and open grasslands around Coton.

Across our estate, careful, often unseen work continues to protect the buildings and landscapes that hold Cambridge’s story.

National planning policy is being rewritten, shifting decisions away from elected councilors toward officers and regional leadership.

The Government is proposing significant changes to the National Planning Policy Framework that would reshape how development is planned in Cambridge and across England. CPPF is concerned that these reforms risk weakening environmental standards and local accountability. The consultation closes on 10 March. Here we explain the proposals and how you can respond.

CambridgePPF’s most ambitious project is the creation of a major new nature reserve on the western edge of Cambridge

The Wandering Herd have been living up to their name – popping up at Barnwell Meadows and Coton Countryside Reserve

Half-term is the perfect time to visit Wandlebury and enjoy the first signs of spring.

a burial pit containing the remains of at least ten individuals, dating back more than 1,100 years.

A bigger Cambridge will need bigger green spaces

In reality, the Green Belt is a planning designation, lines drawn on a map that trigger a particular set of planning rules

Nominations are open for the Greater Cambridge Design & Construction Awards, recognising quality design, conservation, and placemaking.

Co-op Members can now choose to support our work directly, simply by selecting us as their chosen cause in the Co-op app or online.
