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The Midlands regional team provides advice and rural representation as well as a range of social and professional benefits for over 6,000 members in: Cheshire Herefordshire Leicestershire and Rutland Shropshire Staffordshire Warwickshire Worcestershire Our members are engaged in all sectors of the rural economy, and include farmers, landowners and around 250 types of rural business and all benefit from: Advice– Full members enjoy access to a free advisory service providing independent, impartial information and advice on a wide range of rural and business issues. For details of your regional advisers and the topics they cover see our contacts page If you have a problem or would like advice, simply contact the regional office - the sooner you call, the sooner we may be able to help you. Lobbying - Our advisers meet regularly with regional government and numerous government agencies to represent members' interests and assist with the rural proofing of policy. Local, county and regional lobbying activities help inform MPs, MEPs, authorities, agencies and the general public. Local representation – Each county has a branch committee elected from the membership that ensures local concerns are addressed at the highest level. Up to date information – Members receive a twice-monthly 'Enews' bulletin, plus access to a wide variety of information leaflets and briefing notes. Do we have your email address? You can also keep in touch with the latest news affecting rural business through our press releases and by following us on Twitter @clamidlands Events – members can enjoy a wide range of local events and activities – conferences, tax and legal advisory briefings and clinics, businesses breakfasts, estate/farm visits and social functions. Join the CLA - there has never been a more important time to benefit from being a Member of the CLA.
If you are not already part of our active and growing organisation contact the regional office on 01785 337010 or your local Territory Manager or Field Officer
Latest Midlands Regional News CLA welcomes consultation on rights of way as first step to reducing needless bureaucracyCLA Midlands has welcomed a rights of way consultation by Natural England that should enable land managers to put their legitimate concerns forward and cut red tape. The Association is part of the Stakeholder Working Group on Unrecorded Rights of Way... [In_Your_Area/Midlands/Regional News] - [16 May 2012] CLA Midlands comment on three exciting CLA Game Fair announcementsCommenting on the announcement of three new attractions for this year’s CLA Game Fair which takes place at Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire on 20-22 July, CLA Director Midlands Caroline Bedell said: “We are lucky to welcome the largest countryside show... [In_Your_Area/Midlands/Regional News] - [16 May 2012] CLA welcomes Queen’s Speech move on Supermarket Ombudsman as a ‘great day for suppliers’The CLA has welcomed the Government’s intention to appoint a Groceries Code Adjudicator – the long-awaited Supermarket Ombudsman.The Association has lobbied since 2003 for the creation of the role of Supermarket Ombudsman, and hailed today’s confirmation... [In_Your_Area/Midlands/Regional News] - [10 May 2012] Landowners on fly-tipping alert this weekendRural watchdog, the CLA, says it expects this weekend to signal the start of the fly-tipping season across the Midlands and is reminding people to dispose of rubbish properly, as well as asking that witnesses and victims report incidents to the police. [In_Your_Area/Midlands/Regional News] - [4 May 2012] Gundog stars head to CLA Game FairThe cream of the gundog world will gather at this year’s CLA Game Fair at Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire from Friday, 20 July to Sunday, 22 July. The CLA Game Fair is the UK’s premier summer gundog event and hosts a series of displays and competitions... [In_Your_Area/Midlands/Regional News] - [3 May 2012] CLA steps up campaign against heritage VAT increase The CLA, whose members look after a third of all listed buildings in England and Wales, is stepping up its campaign against the Government’s decision to remove the VAT zero rating on alterations to listed buildings. The Association says the decision... [In_Your_Area/Midlands/Regional News] - [1 May 2012] An insight into renewable energy for Midlands farmers and landownersMore than 200 farmers and landowners from across the Midlands have already registered for the FiT for FARMING networking event supported by the CLA and being staged on 10 May 2012 at Stoneleigh Park. Now in its second year, this popular event has been... [In_Your_Area/Midlands/Regional News] - [27 April 2012] CLA Midlands Comment 20 April 2012 CLA Midlands is reminding people not to forget that Monday 23 April is St George's Day, and suggests that people in the region celebrate the occasion with local food and drink. Caroline Bedell CLA Director... [In_Your_Area/Midlands/Regional News] - [20 April 2012] Rural economic growth remains fragile, says CLA/Smiths Gore Rural Economy IndexInvestment in agricultural and rural businesses could be lower over the next 12 months leading to restricted growth, according to a new survey by the CLA and Smiths Gore. The Rural Economy Index examined more than 100 businesses in the countryside... [In_Your_Area/Midlands/Regional News] - [20 April 2012] CLA Midlands Comment: Natural England abandons its Vision for the UplandsCommenting on Natural England’s decision to abandon its vision for the Uplands, CLA Midlands Rural Adviser said: “The CLA never completely agreed with Natural England’s vision for the Uplands because it did not acknowledge the need to pay farmers,... [In_Your_Area/Midlands/Regional News] - [19 April 2012] |
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