To protect, increase, enhance & champion the common land, village greens, open spaces & public rights of way in England & Wales
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We’re pleased that permission has been refused for the extension of a quarry on common land, at Trefil common, outside the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park in Blaenau Gwent. The application for the proposed extension was ill-prepared and ill-researched: bit.ly/4siYVVY
We have revealed that public access to the Midlands National Forest is collapsing, having been established since the early 1990s with public funding. (1/3)
There are 45 sites where access agreements expired in the last five years. We surveyed 26 of these last summer, and found that only 12 were still publicly accessible. (2/3)
We have told the minister for access to nature that this demonstrates that time-limited agreements won't secure satisfactory access to the government’s proposed new national forests, we need statutory, permanent access there: bit.ly/3VZY54c (3/3)
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I was delighted to find that after the routes I applied to record at North Mymms were added to the definitive map this month, it brings my total of equestrian routes created or protected to 60km! @openspacessoc @britishhorsesociety
ALT countryside path next to a fence with milepost on left saying 60km to indicate the length of path safeguarded
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Quarry Extension on Blaenau Gwent Common Refused
welshcountry.co.uk/quarry-ex…
@openspacessoc #openspacessociety #oss #TrefilCommon #BlaenauGwent #GryphonnQuarry #WelshCommons #CommonLand #WelshCountryside #BannauBrycheiniog #NatureConservation
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Eastry footpath, Kent, resurrected after 75-year loss oss.org.uk/eastry-footpath-k… via @openspacessoc
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It’s time to complete unfinished business on commons and greens oss.org.uk/its-time-to-compl… via @openspacessoc
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We threaten legal action to reopen blocked paths in Herefordshire oss.org.uk/we-threaten-legal… via @openspacessoc
As many of us head to the polls today, we want to thank the nearly candidates who have signed @CPRELondon's 10 environment pledges for London. These pledges include a commitment to afford better protection to town and village greens through voluntary registration💚
Greener, healthier streets where you live.
800+ candidates backed our 10 pledges. 🌱
Ask YOUR local candidate to step up.
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@openspacesoc @thames21 @FootwaysLondon @LDNgreenspaces @eppingforestht
#LondonElections2026 #NatureOnTheBallot
We’re pleased to share our nine-point plan for the new Senedd. Every item on this list will go a long way to protecting and defending treasured open spaces in Wales, and we urge the Senedd to adopt our manifesto. Read more: bit.ly/4tDeW8s
📣 “Local authorities are strapped for cash, and there is the commercial abuse of open spaces for events. There really are a lot of threats to green spaces throughout England and Wales.”
Did you hear @CampaignerKate on @BBCr4today? Catch up at 2h45: bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002q2… ⬇️
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Centenary of Open Space Law
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@openspacessoc #openspacessociety #oss #publicfootpaths #publicpaths #commonland
Congratulations to our chairman, Phil Wadey, who has been made an MBE in the #NewYearsHonours. Phil has worked to add paths to the definitive map for over 35 years, and we hope his award serves as a reminder to the government to prioritise rights of way: bit.ly/4pdaR8h
As 2025 draws to a close, we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported us this year. Our work would not be possible without you. Thank you, and happy new year 💚
Open Spaces Society forces new town green at Swaffham, @BBCNorfolk Norfolkhttps://www.edp24.co.uk/news/25720620.swaffham-get-new-town-green-185-home-development-deal/
Governmeny's proposed new National River Walk a damp squib, it's on existing rights of way, not new. We want priority for green paper on access to nature oss.org.uk/new-national-rive…
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On the eve of the 25th anniversary of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act, I am joining campaigners in calling for greater access to the outdoors for all.
Thank you @RamblersGB @openspacessoc @Team_BMC @BritishHorse and @PaddleUK for your work in championing access to nature.
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On the 25th anniversary of the landmark Countryside and Rights of Way (CROW) Act, we challenge government to celebrate its predecessor’s achievement and to act now to improve people’s access to the countryside and green spaces. Read more: bit.ly/4incmPw
On the 25th anniversary of the landmark Countryside and Rights of Way (CROW) Act, we challenge government to celebrate its predecessor’s achievement and to act now to improve people’s access to the countryside and green spaces. Read more: bit.ly/4incmPw