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CLA welcomes the recognition of the need for compensation for HS2 losses in Queen’s SpeechCLA welcomes the recognition of the need for compensation for HS2 losses in Queen’s Speech
The CLA today welcomed formal recognition in the Queen’s Speech that compensation provisions will be bought forward for rural landowners whose businesses and properties have been frozen by the High Speed Two (HS2) rail line.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [8 May 2013]

National Insurance cut will ‘boost small businesses’, says CLA
The CLA said today (20 March 2013) the Chancellor has given a major boost to small businesses by cutting employers’ National Insurance in his Budget.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [20 March 2013]

Government forestry statement praised by CLA  Government forestry statement praised by CLA
The CLA has welcomed the Government’s response to the report of the Independent Forestry Panel, especially its commitment to protecting forestry and fighting tree diseases.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [5 February 2013]

CLA calls on Government to amend Growth and Infrastructure Bill CLA calls on Government to amend Growth and Infrastructure Bill
The CLA is calling for amendments to the Growth and Infrastructure Bill to rural-proof economic development and ensure the long-term sustainability of the countryside.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [23 January 2013]

CLA welcomes Chancellor’s increase of Annual Investment Allowance for machineryCLA welcomes Chancellor’s increase of Annual Investment Allowance for machinery
The CLA today (5 December) said the Chancellor’s decision to increase the Annual Investment Allowance for plant and machinery 10-fold from £25,000 to £250,000 is great news for the rural economy.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [5 December 2012]

CLA President tells Parliamentary Committee how planning is barrier to growth in the countrysideCLA President tells Parliamentary Committee how planning is barrier to growth in the countryside
CLA President Harry Cotterell has told the Growth and Infrastructure Bill Committee that rural business owners want a planning system that is less costly and bureaucratic to encourage growth in the countryside.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [14 November 2012]

CLA President in Cumbria for launch of Rural Statement
CLA President Harry Cotterell was in Cumbria today (12 September) for the launch of the Government’s Rural Statement.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [12 September 2012]

Rural Statement puts welcome focus on economic growth, says CLA
The CLA has said the Rural Statement, launched today (12 September) by the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, puts the focus on economic growth.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [12 September 2012]

CLA calls for new Environment Secretary to push Defra policies that matter for the countryside
The CLA today (4 September 2012) called for newly appointed Environment Secretary Owen Paterson to push through Defra’s agenda for revitalising the rural economy.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [4 September 2012]

CLA welcomes Queen’s Speech move on Supermarket Ombudsman but expresses Water Bill and compulsory purchase concerns
The CLA today (9 May) welcomed the Government’s intention to appoint a Groceries Code Adjudicator – the long-awaited “Supermarket Ombudsman”.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [9 May 2012]

Planning reform a ‘boost’ for rural business, says CLA
The CLA said today (Tuesday, 27 March) that the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) is a “boost” for planning in rural areas.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [27 March 2012]

CLA welcomes Chancellor’s support for planning reform in ‘mixed Budget’
The CLA today (21 March) welcomed the Chancellor’s announcement in his Budget speech that the final National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) will refocus planning policy to support growth in rural areas including a “presumption in favour of sustainable...
[News and Press/News Archive] - [21 March 2012]

Spelman’s recognition of rural neglect is welcome, says CLA
The CLA today (4 January 2012) welcomed Secretary of State Caroline Spelman’s recognition that in many cases the countryside has been abandoned by government.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [4 January 2012]

Cash for mobile signal not-spots welcome to advance rural economy
The CLA today (3 October) welcomed the Chancellor’s announcement that £150million will be made available to improve mobile phone coverage in rural areas.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [3 October 2011]

CLA welcomes updated Government gun policy
The CLA today (30 September) welcomed the Government’s decision to block a proposal that would make applying for a shot gun licence as strict as applying for a rifle licence.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [30 September 2011]

Efra support is a ‘step nearer’ to Government removal of red tape
The CLA today (23 September) said the Efra Committee’s report into the findings of the independent Farming Regulation Task Force is a step nearer to the Government’s removal of pointless bureaucracy in agriculture.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [23 September 2011]

CLA calls on Government to reject FSA plans for meat inspectionCLA calls on Government to reject FSA plans for meat inspection
The CLA has urged the Government not to accept plans from the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to force the full cost of meat inspections on to the industry after the FSA Board announced its approval today (25 May).
[News and Press/News Archive] - [25 May 2011]

More delays for supermarket ombudsman, says CLAMore delays for supermarket ombudsman, says CLA
The CLA today (25 May) said the publication of the Government’s draft Groceries Adjudicator Bill could mean a supermarket ombudsman will not be in place before 2013 at the earliest.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [25 May 2011]

CLA President calls for member action on the community assets section of Localism Bill (Click through for the President's open letter to members, and a standard letter to MPs on this issue)CLA President calls for member action on the community assets section of Localism Bill (Click through for the President's open letter to members, and a standard letter to MPs on this issue)
CLA President William Worsley is calling on CLA members to write to their MPs with concerns about the "assets of community value and community right to bid" element of the Localism Bill.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [23 March 2011]

Localism Bill must do more to support growth in the countryside, says CLALocalism Bill must do more to support growth in the countryside, says CLA
The CLA today (17 January) said the Coalition Government’s proposed Localism Bill must do more to help deliver economic growth in rural communities.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [17 January 2011]

CLA lobbying victory on council seizures of private propertyCLA lobbying victory on council seizures of private property
A law allowing councils to seize private homes left empty for more than six months is set to be changed – after CLA lobbying on the issue.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [14 January 2011]

CLA President tells Efra Committee that CAP should reward farmers better for providing Food and Environmental SecurityCLA President tells Efra Committee that CAP should reward farmers better for providing Food and Environmental Security
CLA President William Worsley today (Tuesday, 11 January) gave evidence on the reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to the influential Commons’ Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Efra) Committee, setting out the case for an "adequately...
[News and Press/News Archive] - [12 January 2011]

Spelman speech paves way for right reform of CAP, says CLASpelman speech paves way for right reform of CAP, says CLA
The CLA said the speech made today (5 January) by Secretary of State Caroline Spelman at the Oxford Farming Conference paved the way for the right Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) capable of delivering enough food to feed a growing population while...
[News and Press/News Archive] - [5 January 2011]

No relief for empty property will hit rural economy hard, says CLANo relief for empty property will hit rural economy hard, says CLA
The CLA today (15 December) said the Government’s shock decision not to extend business rates relief on empty business properties will hit the rural economy hard.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [15 December 2010]

Changes to Environmental Stewardship will cause money problems for rural businesses, says CLAChanges to Environmental Stewardship will cause money problems for rural businesses, says CLA
The CLA today (16 November) said the Government’s decision to move all Environmental Stewardship agreements to a yearly cycle will delay payments and cause cash flow problems for rural businesses.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [16 November 2010]

CLA successfully lobbies Government to take action on Penfold Review CLA successfully lobbies Government to take action on Penfold Review
After years of lobbying to reduce disproportionate bureaucracy for non-planning consents, the CLA today (4 November) welcomed the Government’s announcement to take forward the key recommendations of The Penfold Review.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [4 November 2010]

New Green Deal must be fair to rural landlords, says CLA New Green Deal must be fair to rural landlords, says CLA
The CLA today (4 November) broadly welcomed the Government’s “New Green Deal” scheme to provide loans to pay for household energy efficiency measures.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [4 November 2010]

CSR settlements show some good sense but ‘devil in detail’, says CLA  CSR settlements show some good sense but ‘devil in detail’, says CLA
The Comprehensive Spending Review settlements by Defra, DECC and DCLG display “some good sense”, but the full impact of the cuts is still unclear, the CLA said today (20 October).
[News and Press/News Archive] - [20 October 2010]

CLA broadband victory in Comprehensive Spending Review CLA broadband victory in Comprehensive Spending Review
The CLA today (20 October) celebrated victory for its rural broadband campaign as the Government announced £530 million of funding to roll-out a superfast broadband network to rural areas.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [20 October 2010]

CLA relieved at Government offer of renewable heat supportCLA relieved at Government offer of renewable heat support
The CLA today (20 October) expressed relief over the Government’s offer of support for renewable heat by honouring the commitment for the Renewable Heat Incentive.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [20 October 2010]

No ‘Home Sweet Home’ on the farm, says CLANo ‘Home Sweet Home’ on the farm, says CLA
The CLA today (19 October) said a Government plan to make it easier for farmers to convert agricultural buildings into houses is just part of the solution in helping to relieve the shortage of affordable rural housing.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [19 October 2010]

Statement from the CLA on the cuts to Defra-related public bodiesStatement from the CLA on the cuts to Defra-related public bodies
CLA President William Worsley said: “The CLA accepts cuts have to be made. The number of quangos had become unwieldy and their functions confused. However, it is of course a very difficult time for those people who will lose their jobs.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [14 October 2010]

Recognition needed for landowners in fight to protect wildlifeRecognition needed for landowners in fight to protect wildlife
The CLA today (24 September) criticised some of the recommendations of the newly published “Making Space for Nature” report, saying they must look more closely at the contribution of landowners.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [24 September 2010]

CLA urges Government to help farmers meet the challenges of the futureCLA urges Government to help farmers meet the challenges of the future
The CLA has urged the Government to sit up and take notice of the recommendations published today (15 September) in the Taylor Review to help farmers and land managers meet the challenges ahead.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [15 September 2010]

Response to the Government's approach to tackling Bovine TB and consultation on a badger control policyResponse to the Government's approach to tackling Bovine TB and consultation on a badger control policy
CLA President William Worsley said: “I am very impressed by the Government’s brave decision to tackle this appalling disease head on. For too long, the scientific advice and escalating costs of Bovine TB have been avoided by politicians.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [15 September 2010]

"Do or Die" challenge for rural communities
Britain’s rural villages are at risk of dying unless radical action is taken to secure their future, it is being warned.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [16 August 2010]

CLA helping Government to develop sustainable rural communitiesCLA helping Government to develop sustainable rural communities
The CLA today (23 July) called the ‘Community Right to Build’ announced by Housing Minister Grant Shapps as an important mechanism to deliver sustainable rural development, but said such projects were not the only way of providing much needed affordable...
[News and Press/News Archive] - [24 July 2010]

‘Victory for common sense’ over Gamebird Code, says CLA‘Victory for common sense’ over Gamebird Code, says CLA
The CLA has welcomed the Government’s redrafted “Code of Practice for the Welfare of Gamebirds Reared for Sporting Purposes”, laid before Parliament today (22 July).
[News and Press/News Archive] - [23 July 2010]

Statement by CLA President William Worsley on the CRC's The State of the Countryside ReportStatement by CLA President William Worsley on the CRC's The State of the Countryside Report
CLA President William Worsley said: “The State of the Countryside Report may show the dynamism and resilience of the rural economy compared with other sectors, but that is no excuse for government indifference.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [6 July 2010]

CLA President pays tribute to Rural AdvocateCLA President pays tribute to Rural Advocate
CLA President William Worsley has paid tribute to the significant work done by Dr Stuart Burgess, both as Rural Advocate and chairman of the Commission for Rural Communities (CRC).
[News and Press/News Archive] - [30 June 2010]

CLA calls for continued access to policy-makers as CRC is dropped   CLA calls for continued access to policy-makers as CRC is dropped
The CLA today (29 June) welcomed Secretary of State Caroline Spelman’s commitment to strengthen the Rural Communities Policy Unit within Defra in the wake of the abolition of the Commission for Rural Communities (CRC).
[News and Press/News Archive] - [29 June 2010]

CLA delighted as flawed Gamebird Code is withdrawnCLA delighted as flawed Gamebird Code is withdrawn
The CLA today (27 May) expressed relief as the new Government withdrew the flawed Code of Practice for the Rearing of Gamebirds.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [27 May 2010]

Queen's Speech brings 'mixed bag' for land managers, says CLA Queen's Speech brings 'mixed bag' for land managers, says CLA
The CLA today (25 May) said the Queen's Speech brought a "mixed bag" for land managers and farmers.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [25 May 2010]

CLA response to the new Coalition Programme for GovernmentCLA response to the new Coalition Programme for Government
CLA President William Worsley said: “The Coalition’s Programme for Government is full of good intentions to promote and enhance the rural economy and natural environment that, on the whole, we at the CLA agree with.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [20 May 2010]

The CLA welcomes appointment of Lord Henley as Under-Secretary of State for Defra The CLA welcomes appointment of Lord Henley as Under-Secretary of State for Defra
CLA President William Worsley said: “We are very pleased Lord Henley has been appointed new Under-Secretary of State for Defra. He has a vast knowledge of countryside and environmental issues, and brings a wealth of relevant experience to his new role....
[News and Press/News Archive] - [19 May 2010]

CLA response to the appointment of Richard Benyon as Under Secretary of State at DefraCLA response to the appointment of Richard Benyon as Under Secretary of State at Defra
CLA President William Worsley said: “We’re delighted Richard Benyon is Under Secretary of State at Defra. Richard has true experience of rural land management and fully understands the opportunities and challenges which the countryside faces. His...
[News and Press/News Archive] - [17 May 2010]

CLA response to new Ministers of State appointmentsCLA response to new Ministers of State appointments
CLA President William Worsley said: “We warmly welcome Jim Paice as the new Minister of State for Defra. The CLA is delighted to have a Minister in place who really understands the challenges of farming and needs of farmers. I look forward to working...
[News and Press/News Archive] - [14 May 2010]

CLA welcomes new Ministerial appointmentsCLA welcomes new Ministerial appointments
The CLA today (13 May) congratulated members of the new coalition Government on their Ministerial appointments, and urged them to recognise their collective role in reviving the rural economy.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [13 May 2010]

New coalition Government must support potential of rural economy, says CLA New coalition Government must support potential of rural economy, says CLA
The CLA today called for the rural economy not to be forgotten by the new coalition Government.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [7 May 2010]

CLA response to the House of Lords EU Environment and Agriculture Committee report on the Adaptation of Agriculture and Forestry to Climate ChangeCLA response to the House of Lords EU Environment and Agriculture Committee report on the Adaptation of Agriculture and Forestry to Climate Change
CLA Deputy President Harry Cotterell said: “We are calling on the Government to implement the CLA’s recommendations supported by the EU Environment and Agriculture Committee report.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [30 March 2010]

Budget broadband boost for countryside is let down by other tax changes, says CLABudget broadband boost for countryside is let down by other tax changes, says CLA
The CLA today (Thursday, 25 March) said yesterday’s Budget support for broadband is a huge boost for rural areas but changes in tax rules for furnished holiday accommodation are a major let down.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [25 March 2010]

CLA welcomes more farmer say on animal disease control CLA welcomes more farmer say on animal disease control
The CLA says it welcomes the government’s proposal to give farmers a major say on animal disease control, but is wary of a proposed levy.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [27 January 2010]

Leading Tory applauds CLA Game FairLeading Tory applauds CLA Game Fair
Leading Tory MP Alan Duncan today (Friday, 24 July) toured the CLA Game Fair and said everyone should learn what rural Britain has to offer.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [24 July 2009]

Pesticide appeal win is right says the CLAPesticide appeal win is right says the CLA
The CLA today (Tuesday, 7 July) said that Defra’s victory was “the right one”.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [7 July 2009]

The CLA welcomes new shadow Environment, Food and Rural Affairs minister
The CLA today (Monday, 19 January) welcomed the appointment of Nick Herbert MP to the position of Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Efra).
[News and Press/News Archive] - [19 January 2009]

Conservatives plan for a low carbon economy lauded by CLA
The CLA was today (Friday January 16) greatly encouraged by the Conservatives’ plan to create a low carbon economy which echoes the CLA’s long-term economic view of energy provision.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [16 January 2009]

Food and Environmental Security moves one step nearer, says CLA
The creation of the new Food and Environment Research Agency (FERA) is a step towards realising the CLA’s ambition to bring Food Security and Environmental Security together.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [16 January 2009]

CLA hands Secretary of State EID petition with more than 2,000 namesCLA hands Secretary of State EID petition with more than 2,000 names
CLA President Henry Aubrey-Fletcher and CLA North East Chairman Annabelle Morshead today (Tuesday, 25 November) presented Secretary of State Hilary Benn with a petition of more than 2,000 signatures against the implementation of electronic sheep tagging.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [25 November 2008]

CLA hope new Energy and Climate Change Department will keep ties with Defra
The CLA has today (Friday, 3 October) agreed that a new government department is needed to deal with the increasing twin challenges of energy security and climate change. However, the CLA would stress the need for cohesion between Defra and the new...
[News and Press/News Archive] - [3 October 2008]

The CLA's 'Not the Election' ManifestoThe CLA's 'Not the Election' Manifesto
In response to the Prime Minster’s announcement on Saturday 6 October that there would be no General Election in November the CLA, the rural economy experts, has laid out the five key issues it would have pushed to all parties had an autumn election gone...
[News and Press/News Archive] - [10 October 2007]

Call for Government Commitment over 2007 SPS PaymentsCall for Government Commitment over 2007 SPS Payments
The Country Land and Business Association, The National Farmers Union and the Tenant Farmers Association, today called on the Government to commit to making Single Payment Scheme payments for 2007, either in full or an 80 per cent part payment, this...
[News and Press/News Archive] - [7 June 2007]

The detail of Gordon's Budget not good news for rural businessThe detail of Gordon's Budget not good news for rural business
‘Last week's Budget announced by the Chancellor contains some bad news for rural businesses,’ said David Fursdon, President of the Country Land and Business Association (CLA), now that the Association has had time to digest the detail of Mr Brown's 11th...
[News and Press/News Archive] - [10 April 2007]

CLA statement on David Miliband’s announcement on Voluntary Modulation and the Rural Development ProgrammeCLA statement on David Miliband’s announcement on Voluntary Modulation and the Rural Development Programme
Speaking in response to the ministerial statement yesterday by the Environment Secretary, Rt Hon David Miliband MP on voluntary modulation, David Fursdon, President of the CLA said:
[News and Press/News Archive] - [30 March 2007]

CLA comment on Budget announcement 2007CLA comment on Budget announcement 2007
In response to the Budget outlined today (Wednesday 21 March) by the Chancellor Gordon Brown announcing an increase in Road tax on the highest-polluting vehicles up to £300 and to £400 from April next year, David Fursdon, President of the CLA said:
[News and Press/News Archive] - [21 March 2007]

CLA response to EU fining UK government over £305 million for farm payments fiascoCLA response to EU fining UK government over £305 million for farm payments fiasco
In response to the admission this week by the Rural Affairs minister, Barry Gardiner MP that the European Union is fining the Government £305 million (1) over its continued failings at the Rural Payments Agency (RPA), David Fursdon, Country Land and...
[News and Press/News Archive] - [23 February 2007]

English farmers paying the price for government incompetence - againEnglish farmers paying the price for government incompetence - again
A part payment to farmers in England has been announced by the Defra Secretary of State David Miliband who said SPS claimants will receive at least 50 per cent of their payments by the end of February.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [17 November 2006]

Defra budget cuts – full impact of single farm payment mess revealedDefra budget cuts – full impact of single farm payment mess revealed
The full impact of the mess caused by the Rural Payment Agency has been put into context by these figures, says CLA...
[News and Press/News Archive] - [25 October 2006]

We Must Find a Clear Approach to Guaranteeing a Sustainable Countryside We Must Find a Clear Approach to Guaranteeing a Sustainable Countryside
The CLA says that the "2006 State of the Countryside Report", published today (Wednesday 19 July) by the Commission for Rural Communities, clearly demonstrates that unless the Government introduces some new policies, the countryside and its communities...
[News and Press/News Archive] - [19 July 2006]

It’s good news for some but not for all, says CLA as partial payments system is authorised by DefraIt’s good news for some but not for all, says CLA as partial payments system is authorised by Defra
Some twenty thousand farmers finally receive the news they’ve been waiting for as announcement on authorising partial payments through the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) is made today (Tuesday 9 May) by Secretary of State, David Miliband.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [9 May 2006]

The Rural Payments Agency is number one issue for Miliband - says CLA, as new Defra team is announced The Rural Payments Agency is number one issue for Miliband - says CLA, as new Defra team is announced
“The number one priority must be getting payments to English farmers”, says CLA President David Fursdon on the announcement of the new Defra team.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [8 May 2006]

CLA Welcomes The New Secretary Of State For EfraCLA Welcomes The New Secretary Of State For Efra
CLA welcomes the appointment of a new Secretary of State, David Miliband, to the Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). CLA President David Fursdon said: “Mr Miliband’s biggest and most urgent challenge is to get on top of the...
[News and Press/News Archive] - [5 May 2006]

Chelsea Tractors A Non-Rural Story, It's The Bigger Picture That DisappointsChelsea Tractors A Non-Rural Story, It's The Bigger Picture That Disappoints
Commenting on the Chancellor's Budget Statement, David Fursdon President of the Country Land & Business Association (CLA) said: "On the higher taxation of gas-guzzlers (or co-called Chelsea Tractors), the CLA notes from the budget documents that this...
[News and Press/News Archive] - [22 March 2006]

CLA In The News: How Should New Rural Agency Treat Economic Objectives?CLA In The News: How Should New Rural Agency Treat Economic Objectives?
Senior representatives of the CLA have been interviewed on how the new rural integrated agency, Natural England, should prioritise it environmental, economic and social objectives. Their comments coincide with the second reading of the Natural...
[News and Press/News Archive] - [6 June 2005]

NFU And CLA Demand Action On SPS Processing DelaysNFU And CLA Demand Action On SPS Processing Delays
The NFU and CLA have demanded assurances that farmers will not be penalised for the delays being experienced when registering land for the Single Payment Scheme (SPS).
[News and Press/News Archive] - [5 April 2005]

CLA Manifesto - Rural Affairs Are Current Affairs, CLA Tells CandidatesCLA Manifesto - Rural Affairs Are Current Affairs, CLA Tells Candidates
Sidelining rural affairs would be a missed opportunity for candidates campaigning in a general election that follows so soon after major upheavals in the countryside says the Country Land and Business Association (CLA).
[News and Press/News Archive] - [5 April 2005]

CLA Comment On Labour's Charter For ShootingCLA Comment On Labour's Charter For Shooting
Following the publication of Labour's Charter for Shooting, Mark Hudson, President of the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) said:
[News and Press/News Archive] - [4 April 2005]

CLA Supports Call For Government To Prove It Is Listening To Rural NeedsCLA Supports Call For Government To Prove It Is Listening To Rural Needs
New legislation and government policies must be adequately "rural proofed" to ensure rural communities are not disadvantaged says the Country Land and Business Association (CLA). The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee's report on the...
[News and Press/News Archive] - [29 March 2005]

Don't Ignore 'Domino Effect' Of Coastal Flooding Says CLADon't Ignore 'Domino Effect' Of Coastal Flooding Says CLA
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is concerned that the scoring system for prioritising protection of coastal areas will not always pick up the importance of defending coastal rural land in order to prevent sea defence breaches that may...
[News and Press/News Archive] - [24 March 2005]

Fly-Tipping - A Stain On The Clean Neighbourhoods Bill, Says CLAFly-Tipping - A Stain On The Clean Neighbourhoods Bill, Says CLA
On the day that the House of Lords debates the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Bill, the Country Land & Business Association (CLA) slams the Government for making a mess of the fly-tipping provisions.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [23 March 2005]

Defend Our Heritage By Defending Our Coast, Say CLADefend Our Heritage By Defending Our Coast, Say CLA
Ahead of the Government's release of its Flood Management Strategy, expected later this week, the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is warning that the losses to the UK will be wider than agricultural land if the Government abandons our...
[News and Press/News Archive] - [21 March 2005]

Parliamentarians demand compensation for pigswill processorsParliamentarians demand compensation for pigswill processors
Senior politicians last night called on the Government to compensate swill processors whose industry they shut down during foot and mouth disease (FMD) in 2001. At an event organised by the Country Land & Business Association (CLA) in Parliament...
[News and Press/News Archive] - [4 March 2005]

Events tax won't hit county shows confirms ministerEvents tax won't hit county shows confirms minister
County shows and agricultural events have secured reassurance from Licensing Minister Richard Caborn that, in normal circumstances, they won’t be subject to fees for large outdoor events proposed during a review of the licensing system.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [14 January 2005]

CLA in the news: events tax could hit CLA game fairCLA in the news: events tax could hit CLA game fair
The Times (24 December) has reported on a government plan to introduce taxes on large licensed events, such as the CLA Game Fair. Under the proposal any public entertainment event with more than 6,000 people that involves using temporary accommodation...
[News and Press/News Archive] - [4 January 2005]

Pre-budget report - comment from the CLAPre-budget report - comment from the CLA
Biofuels: opportunity knocks, say landowners
[News and Press/News Archive] - [2 December 2004]

CLA call for clarity on government guidance on traveller sitesCLA call for clarity on government guidance on traveller sites
As the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister released today the latest gypsy and traveller site figures, the Country Land & Business Association (CLA) called for confirmation of Government guidance on how authorities should deal with illegal encampments.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [8 November 2004]

A bad day to be burying good news in the countrysideA bad day to be burying good news in the countryside
Commenting on the release of Defra's survey illustrating the level of satisfaction among people in rural areas with key public services, Mark Hudson, President of the Country Land & Business Association (CLA) said:
[News and Press/News Archive] - [23 September 2004]

Statement on rural strategy doesn't do 'what it says on the tin', says CLAStatement on rural strategy doesn't do 'what it says on the tin', says CLA
'Whilst Mrs Beckett's statement on rural strategy, delivered to Parliament today, contained a welcome Government commitment to social and economic regeneration in rural areas, having read the Rural Strategy document, we are concerned that it is at odds...
[News and Press/News Archive] - [26 July 2004]

Draft animal welfare bill: CLA's concernsDraft animal welfare bill: CLA's concerns
"There is much in the Draft Animal Welfare Bill1 that is unclear and uncertain," said CLA President Mark Hudson, speaking of the new draft Bill published 14 July.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [15 July 2004]

2004 spending review: reaction from CLA2004 spending review: reaction from CLA
In reaction to the Chancellor's Spending Review, announced to Parliament on 12 July, Mark Hudson, President of the Country Land & Business Association (CLA) commented:
[News and Press/News Archive] - [13 July 2004]

Spending review: Why hasn't government put its money where its mouth is? Asks CLASpending review: Why hasn't government put its money where its mouth is? Asks CLA
'With such disappointing levels of funding for Defra, the Chancellor's Spending Review does not appear to have been adequately 'rural proofed'. We are deeply concerned that there is not enough money to properly manage the changes and challenges being...
[News and Press/News Archive] - [13 July 2004]

Firearms consultation Firearms consultation "Fundamentally Flawed" says CLA President
"The revelation that the Home Office consultation, that proposes significant restrictions on the ownership of shotguns, was issued without proper 'rural proofing' to establish its impact on rural communities means that it is fundamentally flawed," said...
[News and Press/News Archive] - [7 July 2004]

Trouble comes in threes as countryside awaits Government's triple whammyTrouble comes in threes as countryside awaits Government's triple whammy
Thousands of farming and other rural businesses are bracing themselves for a triple whammy of ministerial statements that are expected to signal the Government's abandonment of its pivotal role in promoting a thriving rural economy.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [7 July 2004]

Smaller doesn't mean 'Unsustainable' says CLASmaller doesn't mean 'Unsustainable' says CLA
In a high level meeting with Housing Minister Keith Hill, MP at the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, the Country Land & Business Association (CLA) stressed the threat to rural communities presented by the affordable housing crisis.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [26 May 2004]

Horse passport farce looks like going the distanceHorse passport farce looks like going the distance
As the row over horse passports descends further into farce the Country Land and Business Association is calling for DEFRA to get a grip on the reins and regain control over the impending legislation which, it says, is like a riderless horse creating...
[News and Press/News Archive] - [26 May 2004]

St George's day momentum reaches House of LordsSt George's day momentum reaches House of Lords
Less than a week after a poll commissioned by the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) revealed that only one in five people living in England could name the date of St George's Day, Lord Grantchester asked the Government yesterday if it would...
[News and Press/News Archive] - [20 April 2004]

Regional government debate comes to LancashireRegional government debate comes to Lancashire
The Lancashire Branch of the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) believes that the forthcoming vote on Regional Government for the north west is so important that it has invited key figures from the major Yes and No campaigns to speak in an open...
[News and Press/News Archive] - [30 March 2004]

Conservatives and CLA host leaders of Yorkshire's rural economyConservatives and CLA host leaders of Yorkshire's rural economy
Shadow environment secretary the Rt Hon Theresa May MP and other senior members of her team will meet representatives of Yorkshire's rural organisations on the first day (Friday, March 5) of the Conservative Party Spring Forum in Harrogate at an event...
[News and Press/News Archive] - [27 February 2004]

Dairy farmer calls for delivery to rural doorstepsDairy farmer calls for delivery to rural doorsteps
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has elected Mark Hudson to the position of President of the CLA. Mark is an organic dairy farmer from the Vale of Clwyd in Denbighshire, North Wales.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [6 November 2003]

CLA launches new insurance schemeCLA launches new insurance scheme
'A tailored scheme with a range of competitive products to meet the needs of rural land and business owners.'
[News and Press/News Archive] - [7 November 2002]

CLA welcomes Defra agreement to establishment of new Rural Climate Change PanelCLA welcomes Defra agreement to establishment of new Rural Climate Change Panel
A new rural Climate Change Panel is to be set up to raise awareness and promote joined-up thinking on climate change, following lobbying by the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) supported by a range of interested organisations. The Panel will...
[News and Press/News Archive] - [1 November 2002]

CLA Urges Government to Reconsider the 20 Day Standstill Rule
Even at this late stage, the CLA urges the government to reconsider its position on the 20 day standstill over the vital autumn trading period for the livestock industry.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [22 August 2002]

Government Plans - a welcome first stepGovernment Plans - a welcome first step
The Country Land and Business Association warmly welcomes the Government's initiative on rural youth issues. Commenting on today's report that the Prime Minister is backing a plan for educating and training young people in the countryside.
[News and Press/News Archive] - [22 August 2002]

Media Brief - the Lessons Learned (ANDERSON) InquiryMedia Brief - the Lessons Learned (ANDERSON) Inquiry
Do the FMD inquiries give us the answers?
[News and Press/News Archive] - [24 July 2002]

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