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          Protecting your interests in the North CLA North operates across Cumbria, Lancashire, the North East and Yorkshire. We support a wide cross-section of members, ranging from countryside enthusiasts to some of Britain's biggest and best-known farmers and estates, as well as an equally diverse range of rural businesses. Heading up the team is Regional Director Dorothy Fairburn who has a lifetime's experience in rural affairs. Born and bred on the edge of the North York Moors, she worked for high profile organisations including Savills and the National Trust prior to joining the CLA team in 1998. Dorothy is an influential member of the North's rural business community and, along with other team members, plays an active role on many influential committees and steering groups as well as responding to in-depth consultations on key rural issues. Every week the team handles dozens of calls from members helping to solve a variety of issues from how to access Government funding right through to planning application queries and rights of way legislation. In addition to this free personal consultancy, members also benefit from: • Competitive deals on a wide range of services including insurance, travel, financial, healthcare and leisure If you care about the future of the countryside and want your voice to be heard, then contact CLA North today on: 01748 907070 or email: info.north@cla.org.uk Latest North Regional NewsThe CLA in the North has branded the Government's plan to create a new England Coast Path section between Allonby and Whitehaven as a waste of public money because adequate access is already provided. [In_Your_Area/North/Regional News] - [10 May 2012] The CLA in the North has branded the Government's plan to create a new England Coast Path section between Durham, Hartlepool and Sunderland as a waste of public money because adequate access is already provided. [In_Your_Area/North/Regional News] - [8 May 2012] Investment 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. [In_Your_Area/North/Regional News] - [24 April 2012] The CLA is on the hunt for Yorkshire’s best stone waller with the launch of the 2012 Dry Stone Wall Competition. [In_Your_Area/North/Regional News] - [24 April 2012] A top Doncaster based equestrian and wildlife sculptor has been chosen to take part in a prestigious national art competition. [In_Your_Area/North/Regional News] - [20 April 2012] The CLA in the North is backing the Church of England’s decision to campaign against increased VAT on alterations to listed buildings. [In_Your_Area/North/Regional News] - [17 April 2012] News that Natural England has scrapped its 50-year vision for the uplands has been welcomed by the CLA in the North. [In_Your_Area/North/Regional News] - [16 April 2012] The CLA is strengthening its team in the North of England with the appointment of a new rural practice surveyor. [In_Your_Area/North/Regional News] - [16 April 2012] With Easter heralding the opening of a season containing religious, royal and sporting celebrations, school holidays and long weekends, the CLA in the North is welcoming visitors to the countryside with a plea to enjoy themselves safely. [In_Your_Area/North/Regional News] - [5 April 2012]  New report aims to create thriving equine sector in the NorthThe CLA is launching a new policy report aimed at creating a modern and thriving sector for equine businesses in the North [In_Your_Area/North/Regional News] - [22 March 2012] |
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