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44% of English constituencies lack nearby green space

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 10:28 AM UTC · How we work

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Wildlife Trusts released research showing 44% of English constituencies lack nearby green or blue space.
The study found 238 constituencies where at least 20% of homes are over 15 minutes from nature.
Seven of the ten most economically deprived constituencies are among those with low nature access.
Matthew Browne urged ministers to use legislation for cheaper compulsory purchase, community land-buy rights, and treating nature as essential infrastructure.

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Wildlife Trusts released research showing 44% of English constituencies lack nearby green or blue space.
The study found 238 constituencies where at least 20% of homes are over 15 minutes from nature.
Seven of the ten most economically deprived constituencies are among those with low nature access.
Matthew Browne urged ministers to use legislation for cheaper compulsory purchase, community land-buy rights, and treating nature as essential infrastructure.