Hastoe Housing Association was proud to sponsor CPRE Somerset’s new awards scheme, “Love Your Countryside”: shining a light on the positive projects that make an outstanding contribution to the environment and support local communities in Somerset.
The awards, which took place in June at the Coronation Hall in Burrowbridge, saw winners across five categories, ranging from small grassroots projects to large, ambitious developments.
“Our new awards were the perfect way to mark CPRE’s 100th birthday in 2026, and to share and celebrate the brilliant projects and people that make our Somerset countryside such a special place. Congratulations to all our amazing winners and thank you to Hastoe for their sponsorship.”
Chris Meadows, Hastoe Development Director, said: “We very much share the CPRE’s values and recognise the important work it undertakes across the UK to protect and conserve the environment and local countryside. As a specialist rural housing developer, and a social landlord, we are committed to building sustainable homes to support sustainable communities, in areas such as Somerset and beyond.
“But it’s not just about affordability. We believe that quality of life begins with a quality home and, to achieve this, homes need to be of the right type, in the right numbers and in the right place. These awards, celebrating those organisations, individuals and projects that make such a positive difference to the Somerset countryside, are therefore at the very heart of what Hastoe does – providing sustainable homes that help rural communities thrive. Congratulations to all the winners.”
Above: Chris Meadows, Hastoe Development Director
Winners were announced across five categories, including:
- Housing solution award
- Rooftop solar award
- Blue or green spaces award
- Countryside access award
- Countryside changemaker award