Speaking of his new role Neil said: “London is one of the greatest and greenest cities of the world. It faces huge challenges over coming years with the need to find space to house a growing population; mounting threats to the environment and especially its green spaces. I look forward to working with the trustees and other staff to protect London’s green spaces and to carry forward our urban messages.”
Branch chairman John Croxen said: “We are absolutely delighted to welcome Neil to the branch team. He has great experience as a national campaigner and an obvious passion for protecting the Green Belt”
NOTES
1. London is one of CPRE's largest branches with over 2500 members.
2. In recent years it has run campaigns on the London’s protected green spaces and the Metropolitan Green Belt as well as on compact sustainable communities
3. Its latest published report ‘Safe Under Us?’ was launched in the House of Lords in September 2016.
4. In addition to the Director the branch employs two campaigners who work on green spaces issues
5. The office is at 70 Cowcross Street, London, EC1M 6EJ