http://www.cla.org.uk/rss/News_East.xml Rural News from the CLA en-gb Fri, 17 May 2013 18:28:30 GMT Copyright: © 2013 CLA, http://www.cla.org.uk http://www.cla.org.uk The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is celebrating lobbying successes resulting in reduced planning regulations, which will make it easier to bring agricultural and office buildings back into productive use. Fri, 17 May 2013 GMT http://www.cla.org.uk/RSS/RN/1013816/ As Councillor Jim Hakewill, of Braybrooke in Northamptonshire, stood down from his position of Mayor of Kettering this week, he presented a cheque for over £3000 to CLA member, the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (R.A.B.I). Fri, 17 May 2013 GMT http://www.cla.org.uk/RSS/RN/1013815/ East Anglian rural business watchdog, the CLA, has warned the Government that extra regulations on landlords could lead to a housing shortfall in the private rented sector. Fri, 17 May 2013 GMT http://www.cla.org.uk/RSS/RN/1013800/ Richard Pemberton, who farms at Trumpington, near Cambridge, is the new chairman of the Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire branch of the Country Land and Business Association (CLA). Tue, 14 May 2013 GMT http://www.cla.org.uk/RSS/RN/1013788/ National Property Consultants and CLA members, Carter Jonas are hosting an open day to highlight the opportunities for farmers and landowners to take advantage of the benefits behind wind energy developments. Tue, 14 May 2013 GMT http://www.cla.org.uk/RSS/RN/1013786/ The CLA said today (22 April) that Environment Secretary Owen Paterson was right to protect woodland by culling squirrels on his land. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 GMT http://www.cla.org.uk/RSS/RN/1013600/ The CLA has called for the temporary exemption for burying thousands of perished livestock to be extended until the end of April. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 GMT http://www.cla.org.uk/RSS/RN/1013463/ The CLA in the East is reminding qualifying farmers that they have until 30 April to apply for funding under the Capital Grant Scheme for Catchment Sensitive Farming. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 GMT http://www.cla.org.uk/RSS/RN/1013453/ As the wedding season gets into full swing an East Anglian agricultural body is calling for tighter controls over the use of sky lanterns. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 GMT http://www.cla.org.uk/RSS/RN/1013432/ East Anglian landowners' group, the CLA, says it expects Easter to signal the start of another year of waste being dumped illegally in gateways, fields, hedgerows and on private land. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 GMT http://www.cla.org.uk/RSS/RN/1013308/ East Anglia's rural business membership body, the CLA, has urged the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to change new guidance which could see landlords having to move into their rental properties to obtain an energy grant. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 GMT http://www.cla.org.uk/RSS/RN/1013305/ A new 6 bedroom house for sale on Belstead Road, Ipswich is one of the most energy efficient homes in the region. Built by local company and CLA member, Suffolk Energy - in partnership with Anglian Building Contractors, it is projected the property will have an A rated EPC - energy performance certificate. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 GMT http://www.cla.org.uk/RSS/RN/1013256/ The Chancellor has given a major shot in the arm to small businesses by cutting employers' National Insurance in his Budget - according to rural advocates, the CLA. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 GMT http://www.cla.org.uk/RSS/RN/1013242/ The box office has opened and the countdown begun for this year's CLA Game Fair - the world's largest countryside event - at Ragley Hall in Warwickshire from Friday, 19 July to Sunday, 21 July. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 GMT http://www.cla.org.uk/RSS/RN/1013215/ Rural business group, the CLA, today (19 March 2013) called on the Government to cut VAT on the supply of rural tourism services from 20 percent to seven percent in a key report launched in English Tourism Week. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 GMT http://www.cla.org.uk/RSS/RN/1013214/ An industry-led apprenticeship programme to boost training opportunities in food and farming and help young people develop careers in agriculture has been launched. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 GMT http://www.cla.org.uk/RSS/RN/1013210/ Northamptonshire and Nottinghamshire's rural business watchdog says the High Court's decision on the HS2 Compensation consultation gives the Government a golden opportunity to rethink the way it compensates those affected along the proposed route. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 GMT http://www.cla.org.uk/RSS/RN/1013206/ The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) is urging councils not to cut back on vital repairs to B roads and other minor routes, which have been seriously damaged as a result of the recent freezing temperatures. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 GMT http://www.cla.org.uk/RSS/RN/1013169/ As the AA warns petrol prices could soon reach their highest level ever, an East of England business group is lending its support to countryside motorists feeling the pinch at the pumps. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 GMT http://www.cla.org.uk/RSS/RN/1013123/ East Anglia's rural business membership body, the CLA, has applauded an official 'pie'tition to change the official meaning of 'pie' to include those without the traditional pastry lid. Fri, 08 Mar 2013 GMT http://www.cla.org.uk/RSS/RN/1013108/