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The CLA's East Midlands Regional Office is situated in a converted farm building at Sutton Bassett 2 miles from Market Harborough, Leicestershire and 12 miles from the Northamptonshire town of Kettering.

The region covers the counties of Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire and Nottinghamshire and has some 4500 farming, landowning and rural business members.

Advice, support and services

Advisory Services - access to free advisory services (full members only) providing independant, impartial advice and information on a range of rural and business issues.

Representation - with seats on a number of panels and advisory bodies throughout the region we represent members interests and assist with the rural proofing of policy and with the support of our team of professional advisers based close to the seat of Government in London, we respond in depth to consultations on all rural issues.

Lobbying - local, county and regional lobbying activities targeting MP's MEP's, authorities, agencies and the general public.

Local News - Keep in touch with the latest news affecting rural business through our press releases and regional E-news. If you would like to receive E-news please email: info.eastmidlands@cla.org.uk or if you have a story connected to your business and the CLA that the media might be interested in, contact: tim.barnesclay@cla.org.uk

Events - invitations to a wide variety of events across the region both technical such as CAP reform briefings, tax seminars, estate walks and social functions. The events notice board on the Website will keep you update with events being planned.

Our East Midlands Team is here to help members on a variety of topics. We offer advice on grants, rights of way and increased access, planning issues, tenancies, compulsory purchase and dealing with bureaucracy. We also get many stories in to the print, online and broadcast media so we can even help your business with PR and publicity. If you have a problem call the regional office – the sooner you call, the sooner we may be able to help you.

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Latest East Midlands Regional News


More housing is needed in the countryside, says CLAMore housing is needed in the countryside, says CLA
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is advocating cross-subsidisation to keep young working families in the region’s countryside and, in turn, keep villages thriving.
[In_Your_Area/East Midlands/Regional News] - [2 September 2010]

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[In_Your_Area/East Midlands/Regional News] - [2 September 2010]

Local food producer scoops Great Taste awards Local food producer scoops Great Taste awards
A Nottinghamshire food producer has won top honours in this year’s Great Taste awards.
[In_Your_Area/East Midlands/Regional News] - [31 August 2010]

Rural threat from party lanternsRural threat from party lanterns
Experts at the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) in the East Midlands are calling for tighter controls over the use of Chinese Lanterns over the Bank Holiday weekend.
[In_Your_Area/East Midlands/Regional News] - [26 August 2010]

A dog day out in the countryside this Bank HolidayA dog day out in the countryside this Bank Holiday
A rural watchdog in the East Midlands is offering up tips to help people enjoy Derbyshire’s countryside this Bank Holiday weekend.
[In_Your_Area/East Midlands/Regional News] - [25 August 2010]

Demand for properties is strong, says agencyDemand for properties is strong, says agency
An East Midlands residential agency is claiming that the rural property market is looking rosier again.
[In_Your_Area/East Midlands/Regional News] - [25 August 2010]

Forest run will help boost rural economy, says CLAForest run will help boost rural economy, says CLA
The first National Forest 10K run is to take place on Sunday September 19 and runners are being encouraged to stay over during the race weekend so they can also enjoy a mini-break in the forest.
[In_Your_Area/East Midlands/Regional News] - [24 August 2010]

Rural estate assets continue to perform despite economic climateRural estate assets continue to perform despite economic climate
According to new research, incomes on rural estates in England continued the positive trend of recent years by returning an average net income increase of 4.8%.
[In_Your_Area/East Midlands/Regional News] - [23 August 2010]

Watchdog warns of ‘false autumn' because of droughtWatchdog warns of ‘false autumn' because of drought
Rural watchdog, the Country Land and Business Association (CLA), claims spectacular autumnal scenes may not materialise this year because many trees have already lost their leaves in the drought.
[In_Your_Area/East Midlands/Regional News] - [23 August 2010]

New report seeks solution to sea-level rises and storm surges New report seeks solution to sea-level rises and storm surges
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has published a report to help find answers to tackling coastal management and sea-level rise on England’s East Coast.
[In_Your_Area/East Midlands/Regional News] - [20 August 2010]

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East Midlands Office


The Hayloft
Sutton Lodge
Sutton Bassett
Market Harborough
Leics LE16 8HL

T: 01858 468 949
F: 01858 432 250
info.eastmidlands@cla.org.uk

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(b) to any person in the respect of consequential loss or loss of profits, or

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Please note that whilst the advisers are able to advise on a wide range of subjects relating to land ownership, they cannot act in place of a member's own solicitor, accountant, surveyor and tax specialist by, for example, drafting documents or corresponding on their behalf and may be precluded, by the rules of their own professions, from advising one CLA member against another CLA member in the case of conflict.

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