Open Spaces Society

To protect, increase, enhance & champion the common land, village greens, open spaces & public rights of way in England & Wales

[Open Spaces Society @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💚

[CPRE London @CPRELondon]

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

[Open Spaces Society @openspacessoc]

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: https://t.co/6lcHG7nANp

[Open Spaces Society @openspacessoc]

📣 “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: https://t.co/9fBE84idKo ⬇️

[Welsh Country @WelshCountry]

Centenary of Open Space Law

https://t.co/wRkPwtUQb0

@openspacessoc #openspacessociety #oss #publicfootpaths #publicpaths #commonland

[Open Spaces Society @openspacessoc]

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: https://t.co/BG5iDQayxO

[Open Spaces Society @openspacessoc]

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 @openspacessoc]

@parachutemind @chastownley Congratulations Phil! It would be nice if the government also did something positive about rights of way. 2031 repeal for instance! @ @RamblersGB @BritishHorse

[Open Spaces Society @openspacessoc]

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/

[Open Spaces Society @openspacessoc]

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 https://t.co/SnjJIHzSbv

[Toby Perkins MP @tobyperkinsmp]

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.

[Open Spaces Society @openspacessoc]

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: https://t.co/fRpHnZyuHz

[Open Spaces Society @openspacessoc]

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: https://t.co/fRpHnZyuHz

[Open Spaces Society @openspacessoc]

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: https://t.co/Vc2odv9Dx9

[EALING.NEWS @_EalingNews]

Open Spaces Society @openspacessoc , Britain’s oldest conservation charity has appointed a new local advocate to protect green spaces across Ealing.
https://t.co/QOiwznTARq

[Open Spaces Society @openspacessoc]

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: https://t.co/1R5dSBYnvu

[Open Spaces Society @openspacessoc]

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: https://t.co/OhpQw8vrlf

[Open Spaces Society @openspacessoc]

A great day for our members

[AberdareOnline @AberdareOnline]

Our members congregate in Kenilworth https://t.co/aErTAHUzLc via @openspacessoc

[Phil Wadey @parachutemind]

Today we're unveiling some trees, one of which is to commemorate Kate Ashbrook's 40 years leading the @openspacessoc

[Open Spaces Society @openspacessoc]

Amazing pitches, some great campaigns in the making!

[Campaign for National Parks @Campaign4Parks]

Our final day is all about campaigning 📢

Pitching to our expert panel:
⭐ Sunita Welch @NaturalEngland
⭐ Martin Buckle
⭐ Ruth Lovell & Anna Jones @LandscapesWales
⭐Kate Ashbrook @openspacessoc

Thank you to @HeritageFundUK &
@rambleworldwide

[Open Spaces Society @openspacessoc]

We urge @EnglishHeritage to rethink its stance on a 300-metre stretch of the #NationalCoastPath 🤞

[RamblersGB @RamblersGB]

👇🏽Guess which photo shows the planned route of the England Coast Path?

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@EnglishHeritage must urgently rethink its stance, which will force #IsleOfWight walkers miles inland along a busy A-road, rather than next to Osborne estate's historic beach.

https://t.co/9RuYB7EqS3