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Based at the Midlands regional office at Woodseaves in Staffordshire, the newly formed Midlands team provides CLA services and rural representation for members within the counties of Cheshire, Derbyshire, Herefordshire, Leicestershire and Rutland, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire. Advice, support and services Advisory service – access to a free advisory service (full members only) providing independent, impartial information and advice on a wide range of rural and business issues. Contact: Andrew Shirley andrew.shirley@cla.org.uk or Donna Tavernor donna.tavernor@cla.org.uk Representation – membership seats on regional government and numerous government agencies to represent members' interests and assist with the rural proofing of policy. Lobbying – local, county and regional lobbying activities targeting MPs, MEPs, authorities, agencies and the general public. Local news – a monthly 'Enews' information email, plus a variety of information leaflets and briefing notes. Also, keep in touch with the latest news affecting rural business through our press releases and by following us on Twitter @clamidlands Events – invitations to a wide range of local events and activities – conferences, tax and legal advisory briefings and clinics, businesses breakfasts, estate/farm visits and social functions. About the region Membership – over 6000 members engaged in all sectors of the rural economy, representing more than 250 types of business. Agriculture – wide diversity of farming activities, through livestock, arable, roots, non-agricultural cropping to horticulture, fruit and forestry. Environment – Environmental designations encompass the full international and national range – from world heritage sites in Ironbridge and the Mosses and Meres, to the National Forest, the rivers (Severn, Trent and Wye) to locally important sites. Public attractions – International visitor attractions – Stratford-upon-Avon,
Finally.... Do we have your email address? We look forward to hearing from you! Latest Midlands Regional News CLA and NFU broker deal for farmers and landowners on HS2 routeLandowners and occupiers affected by the High Speed Two rail line from London to the Midlands and North are to be offered an initial £1,000 access payment to allow contractors to enter onto private land in the initial stages of route development. [In_Your_Area/Midlands/Regional News] - [1 February 2012]  Government moves on scrap metal theft following CLA campaign The Government yesterday (26 January) announced its intention to change the law to clamp down on scrap metal theft in the wake of the CLA’s “Scrap the Cash” campaign. [In_Your_Area/Midlands/Regional News] - [27 January 2012] Disappointment at lack of Government support for Metal Theft BillRural business watchdog the CLA has expressed its frustration at the Government’s decision to object to MP Graham Jones’ Metal Theft (Prevention) Bill. [In_Your_Area/Midlands/Regional News] - [23 January 2012]  Rural body backs Government bid to fight cattle diseaseThe Country Land and Business Association (CLA) in the Midlands has supported the Government’s continued commitment to fighting bovine TB as Defra confirmed two pilot areas for badger control. [In_Your_Area/Midlands/Regional News] - [19 January 2012] HS2: Compulsory purchase reform vital, says CLA MidlandsRural business watchdog the CLA says the Government’s decision to forge ahead with the High Speed Two (HS2) rail line between London and the Midlands and North must include reform of compulsory purchase laws to give fair compensation to owners of homes,... [In_Your_Area/Midlands/Regional News] - [10 January 2012]  New Bill will target blight of metal thefts in rural areasRural businesses in the West Midlands have thrown their weight behind a parliamentary bid to thwart the sale of stolen metal. [In_Your_Area/Midlands/Regional News] - [5 January 2012]  “All we want for Christmas is a good broadband connection”Rural businesses and communities in the Midlands are putting a reliable broadband connection at the top of their Christmas and New Year wish list, according to the CLA. [In_Your_Area/Midlands/Regional News] - [22 December 2011]  A New Year message from the CLA President CLA President and Herefordshire farmer Harry Cotterell said: “The eyes of the world will be on Britain in the summer of 2012. The Olympic Games in London will bring millions of visitors to our shores, while the rest of the world will be tuning in on the... [In_Your_Area/Midlands/Regional News] - [21 December 2011] Select Committee proposal leaves door open for the countrysideThe economic well-being of the countryside has been given a fighting chance of survival following the recommendation that the “presumption in favour of sustainable development” should be “like a golden thread” running through the National Planning Policy... [In_Your_Area/Midlands/Regional News] - [21 December 2011]  Farmers in the Midlands urged to have their sayRural watchdog the CLA is urging farmers in the Midlands to air their views on how well the Rural Payments Agency's (RPA) appeals panels work. [In_Your_Area/Midlands/Regional News] - [20 December 2011] |
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