Just Ask The CLA’s Rural Economy Adviser, Charles Trotman, gives his views on the latest developments in the CLA’s Just Ask campaign and its impact it’s having in promoting regional and local food. Available on-line each Tuesday.
News round-up Links and references to articles by the leading UK news providers covering subjects that are of interest to those living and working in rural England and Wales.
Working for You CLA's lobbying effort on behalf of our members is continuous. Members can access frequent updates on how the CLA is working for you, what the current issues are and how they are being addressed.
Core Objectives The role of the CLA as the organisation defending the interest of those who live and work in the countryside has never been more important.
Surveys Successful lobbying efforts require informative and credible data which the CLA produces through a range of surveys. The CLA are continuously seeking to compile factual responses to current issues that are of interest to our members, so help strengthen our lobbying powers by supporting our current surveys.
Consultation responses The CLA actively responds to national and regional consultations. Such papers are designed to provoke reaction; therefore feedback is most welcome from members. Our members’ contributions facilitate an accurate and authoritative formal response from the CLA. You can help shape national policies by shaping our responses.
Policy Reports The CLA is the authoritative voice for rural landowners and businesses which is evident through the diverse multitude of policy reports we produce. These politically influential reports are available to view by all members and non members.
Public Appointments The CLA actively seeks out relevant and up to date Public Appointment vacancies and encourages members to apply.
Guidance notes CLA professional staff prepare a wide range of Guidance Notes which provide practical advice and assistance on problems faced by members. All CLA Guidance notes are available here, free to Landowner, Business and Professional members.
Advisory handbooks CLA Advisory Handbooks provide unparalleled technical treatment of significant issues for CLA members. They are available at discount to all Landowner, Business and Professional members.
In Your Area Every CLA member has a regional team to provide the first point of contact in seeking information or advice on problems and queries.