http://www.cla.org.uk/rss/News_Yorkshire.xml Rural News from the CLA en-gb Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:48:25 GMT Copyright: © 2012 CLA, http://www.cla.org.uk http://www.cla.org.uk The Government today (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. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 GMT http://www.cla.org.uk/RSS/RN/1009045/ The CLA is warning Sheffield householders to be aware of the danger of "cowboy" fly-tippers. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 GMT http://www.cla.org.uk/RSS/RN/1008961/ A West Yorkshire farmer is supporting the CLA's campaign to take the cash out of scrap following a spate of metal thefts that has wreaked havoc in the local neighbourhood. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 GMT http://www.cla.org.uk/RSS/RN/1008911/ Tourism-based businesses in rural East Yorkshire are being advised to get ready for a surge of interest as a major new exhibition by David Hockney gets underway. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 GMT http://www.cla.org.uk/RSS/RN/1008875/ A charity that donated more than £50,000 to countryside causes in 2011 is inviting applications for 2012. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 GMT http://www.cla.org.uk/RSS/RN/1008840/ The CLA today (6 January) said Home Office Minister Lord Henley had accepted its suggestion to "take the cash out of scrap" in his statement that the scrap metal industry could face tougher regulation as the Government gets serious about cracking down on metal theft. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 GMT http://www.cla.org.uk/RSS/RN/1008789/ The CLA today (22 December) called on the Government to end the uncertainty facing the renewable energy sector after a High Court decision ruled that changes to the Feed-in Tariff for solar power were "legally flawed". Thu, 22 Dec 2011 GMT http://www.cla.org.uk/RSS/RN/1008687/ Farmers and landowners in Yorkshire are being reminded that they no longer need to register their septic tanks by the end of this year. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 GMT http://www.cla.org.uk/RSS/RN/1008686/ The CLA said today (21 December) the 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 Framework (NPPF). Wed, 21 Dec 2011 GMT http://www.cla.org.uk/RSS/RN/1008675/ Yorkshire farmers and landowners are putting a reliable broadband connection at the top of their Christmas and New Year wish list according to the CLA. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 GMT http://www.cla.org.uk/RSS/RN/1008648/ Shoppers in rural Yorkshire are being urged to support local businesses this Christmas. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 GMT http://www.cla.org.uk/RSS/RN/1008642/ A free guide giving advice on tree safety has been produced for farmers and landowners. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 GMT http://www.cla.org.uk/RSS/RN/1008580/ The CLA is encouraging Yorkshire farmers and landowners to report waste dumped illegally in gateways, fields and hedgerows over the Christmas season so local police forces can measure the scale of the problem. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 GMT http://www.cla.org.uk/RSS/RN/1008557/ The CLA has called for assurance that water for agriculture and land management will be safeguarded due to changes proposed for the water abstraction licensing system, as announced in the Government's Water White Paper today (8 December). Thu, 08 Dec 2011 GMT http://www.cla.org.uk/RSS/RN/1008538/ The CLA has launched a campaign to get cash taken out of scrap metal dealing to help prevent the increase of metal theft from rural businesses and communities in Yorkshire. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 GMT http://www.cla.org.uk/RSS/RN/1008531/ The CLA has welcomed proposals to improve the struggling heritage protection system, announced by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) as part of the Penfold Review. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 GMT http://www.cla.org.uk/RSS/RN/1008415/ The Chancellor's Autumn Statement delivers hope to the countryside by stimulating the rural economy with a promise to reform the planning system, simplify tax for small businesses and overhaul the broadband infrastructure, CLA President Harry Cotterell said today (29 November). Wed, 30 Nov 2011 GMT http://www.cla.org.uk/RSS/RN/1008409/ Yorkshire landowners and farmers can finally enjoy a warm winter thanks to CLA lobbying, after the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) announced applications for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) will open from Monday, 28 November. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 GMT http://www.cla.org.uk/RSS/RN/1008393/ Farmers and landowners wanting to find out how to manage their land to encourage farmland birds are being invited to attend a free event at the Escrick Park estate near Selby. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 GMT http://www.cla.org.uk/RSS/RN/1008354/ Farmers and landowners in West Yorkshire are being urged to be on their guard following a spate of metal thefts from farms in the area. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 GMT http://www.cla.org.uk/RSS/RN/1008288/