Network members’ work

shortlisted for CPRE Awards

Two ACRE Network members – Action in Rural Sussex and Community Action Northumberland – have had their work shortlisted for a prestigious CPRE Centenary Award.

The Arundel Community Land Trust, which has been supported by Action in Rural Sussex, was shortlisted in the Best Housing Solution category after it delivered the area’s first new general needs social housing for 50 years.

Community Action Northumberland was recognised in the Best Rooftop Solar Solution category for its work in supporting Northumberland Community Energy Limited, which installs solar panels and battery storage on village halls, churches and other community-owned sports facilities.

The awards, which celebrated CPRE’s 100th anniversary, recognise outstanding projects and organisations making a positive difference to England’s countryside and rural communities.

Winners were announced last week and while other projects were ultimately successful, it was a great achievement for the members to be shortlisted and recognised in this way at a national level.

For more information, and to see the full list of winners and nominees, visit www.cpre.org.uk/cpre-national-centenary-awards.