We are delighted that our threat of legal action has caused Herefordshire Council to reopen obstructed and overgrown paths earlier this summer. We are grateful to our local correspondent, Dave Howerski, on his persistence in the matter. Read more here: bit.ly/3UwElEZ

Thanks to our local correspondent Chris Smith, the ancient way between Bosham and the Itchenor ferry, west of Chichester in West Sussex, has been added to the official map of public rights of way, enabling cyclists to gain access to and from the ferry: bit.ly/4ys0qTb

Following a summer of heatwaves, our general secretary, Kate Ashbrook, urges the government to recognise the vital importance of nature and open spaces for the general public, especially in urban areas. Read Kate's opinion piece here: bit.ly/4ByBITA

We are celebrating the recognition of an ancient public footpath from Eastry to Hammill in East Kent, after 75 years of loss. We are pleased that the county council expedited the definitive map modification order and the inspector confirmed it: bit.ly/4e3tzfR

We’re pleased that permission has been refused for the extension of a quarry on common land, at Trefil common, just 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)

As many of us head to the polls today, we want to thank the candidates who have signed 10 environment pledges for London. These pledges include a commitment to afford better protection to town and village greens through voluntary registration. Thank you to all those who have signed! 💚

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Greener, healthier streets where you live. 🌱 800+ candidates backed our 10 pledges. Ask YOUR local candidate to step up. 👉 Link in bio @friends-earth.bsky.social @treesforcities.bsky.social #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.bsky.social on BBC Radio 4? Catch up at 2h45: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... ⬇️

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 💚

We are urging peers to oppose an amendment to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill which aims to remove long-standing public rights on green spaces when the land is sold by a local authority. The amendment will be debated in the House of Lords on Monday: bit.ly/4oGy2YQ

We have called on Wiltshire councillors to reject the Network Rail’s proposed closure of the Penleigh level-crossing in Westbury. The plan will be considered on 8 October, and the proposal would force walkers to use a circuitous one-kilometre diversion: bit.ly/3WqoaGx

Good news! The attempt by the Duke of Beaufort's Somerset Trust to take part of Clyne Common at West Cross for housing development has finally been refused. We're relieved that the unique land has been saved for all to enjoy: bit.ly/4pMQK2j

On the sixtieth anniversary of the Commons Registration Act 1965, we have challenged ministers to re-open the closed registers in England, and save thousands of square miles of green land for the people to enjoy: bit.ly/46KNsWs

We are deeply concerned that on 24 July Plymouth City Councillors are being recommended to approve the development of Wilmot Gardens, Crownhill. The recommendation comes despite 49 objections to the monstrous proposal. Read more: bit.ly/4m0DDZj

Happy birthday to us! We’ve been proudly defending the right to enjoy public spaces since 19 July 1865, and we’re not slowing down. Thank you to all our supporters, volunteers, and colleagues who make our work possible. Read some of our highlights: bit.ly/4eWR3CF 💚

We are delighted by the unanimous supreme court judgment that there is a legal right to backpack camp on Dartmoor's commons. Today marks the end of a four-year legal battle to protect our rights to access and enjoy common land. Read more on our website: bit.ly/43rtT28 (1/2)

Tomorrow, a planning committee will decide the fate of Kilvey Hill. The much-loved space in Wales is under threat from an ugly megadevelopment which will stop local people enjoying a vital outdoor area. Find out why this simply can't be allowed to happen: bit.ly/4kCt0vt

We have welcomed a tribunal decision that HMRC must reveal more information about country estates benefiting from inheritance tax relief. (1/2)

We’re on the hunt for a new case officer to join our small but mighty team. If you've got good technical and legal knowledge of planning and open spaces and want to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you 💚 Apply before 31 January: bit.ly/4jgW9eH

As we mark 75 years since the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949, we’re proud to call for a renewed People’s Charter to encourage access for all. Everyone deserves to benefit from what national parks offer. Read more: bit.ly/3ZGeM2U

The government's revised National Planning Policy Framework leaves open spaces incredibly vulnerable, when they should be at the heart of our planning system. Find out why we believe the protections outlined in the document to be wholly inadequate: bit.ly/4fjrXfM