Open Spaces Society

📣 “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/m0… ⬇️

Centenary of Open Space Law welshcountry.co.uk/centenery-of-o… @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 💚

@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

@chastownley @openspacessoc Thank you @chastownley. I am deeply honoured to be appointed MBE. I take it as a sign that the hard slog to record or create public rights of way is valued by the country. I hope that by training others to do likewise helps people enjoy getting off the metalled roads

@parachutemind Congratulations Phil on your OBE for services to Rights of Way - well deserved! @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/

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-r…

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.

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

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

Open Spaces Society @openspacessoc , Britain’s oldest conservation charity has appointed a new local advocate to protect green spaces across Ealing. ealing.news/environment/la…

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

A great day for our members

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

Amazing pitches, some great campaigns in the making!

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

👇🏽Guess which photo shows the planned route of the England Coast Path? (🤦🏼) @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. ramblers.org.uk/osborne