Where do CPRE stand on open cast mining?

NANC would like to know where the CPRE Notts Branch stand on open cast mining. According to the national website they are fundamentally opposed to new unabated coal fired power stations and open cast mining in terms of CO2 emissions and the impact on the landscape. But this worthy statement does not seem to sit very well with all members of CPRE. Watch this video where George Monbiot interviews the Chief Executive of CPRE, Shaun Spiers who is remarkably evasive in his answers.
NANC challenge the Nottinghamshire branch of CPRE to step up to the mark and openly state that they oppose open cast mining and that they will join forces with us to oppose mining in Shortwood Farm

It’s getting closer

 There is one thing we can start to do now and that is to ask for a 500m buffer zone between the edge of the site and the nearest residences. They have it in Wales and they have it in Scotland. In fact it was in Scotland first and Wales followed their example. Well, its about time we followed suit in England and if not in England then at least in Nottinghamshire and we have an opening. So now comes the boring planning bit. Notts County Council are drafting a new minerals and waste development framework (yawn) BUT and here’s the good bit. YOU CAN HAVE YOUR SAY IN THIS PROCESS. Write to the Minerals Policy Officer and ask that when the process is open to consultation that you want to be consulted. Normally the public don’t get involved because it is boring but it does have an immense effect on our environment and what people can and can’t do to it. Write to steven.osborne-james@nottscc.gov.uk and demand to have your voice heard. Then, when the time comes demand a 500m buffer zone around the edge of all future open cast developments. if you are suitably interested and want to know exactly what Wales and Scotland did then follow the links on this website listed under 500m buffer zone and read it for yourself