About CLA Cymru
Representing around 3,000 members in Wales, our goals are to shape the future of Welsh agriculture, promote regeneration of the rural economy, improve the Welsh planning system, influence the Senedd elections and much more.
CLA Cymru provides services and rural representation for members with farming, land and business interests throughout Wales.
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Serving members in Wales
Our members range from rural residents with an interest in land, how it is used and how it contributes to the community, to farmers and land managers with disparate business interests, estates of varying size and a diverse range of businesses which serve the rural community. Here in Wales agriculture is often seen hand-in-hand with tourism and hospitality businesses and business providing amenities. These members are supported by our Wales national team of staff who are pleased to meet members at our office, often at a member's address, or at a CLA Cymru event. Members are invited to call us on 01547 317085 to arrange an appointment.
Our Polisi Cymru committee focuses on national policy and political issues affecting the membership. We have four regional branches, each of which is represented and served by a committee.
Campaigning
We campaign in Wales and within Welsh regions, on behalf of our members and the whole rural economy. We engage with the UK Government on reserved (ie: non-devolved) matters, the Welsh Government on the many devolved matters, and we also work local government. In the Senedd we provide the secretariat for the Cross Party Group on Rural Growth which has undertaken the Senedd's first formal inquiry into rural productivity.
We work with peer and other stakeholder organisations in Wales and have representation in a range of organisations to safeguard our members' interests. When elections take place for Welsh members of the UK Parliament or for the Senedd, we campaign to ensure our messages are heard by candidates.
Help and advice
As devolution continues, more and more matters require special advice in Wales. Here most land-related matters are managed by the Welsh Government, Farming is to be supported and regulated by a Welsh scheme, the planning system, economic development policy, some taxes and an increasing body of law - are unique in Wales. Two further important areas of interest for our members are residential letting and the rural tourism sector: embodying accommodation of various types, amenities and destinations, and hospitality. Our knowledge of these areas enables us to advise members on a wide range of relevant issues. We can also call upon our team of experts in our headquarters. For help and advice on any matter, large or small, contact the team at the regional office. If we are unable to deal with the query we have a database of other experts with whom we can put you in touch.
Regional events
We arrange a series of events focused on interesting land-uses, innovation, special areas of interest or social events for our members to meet, network, learn and enjoy. Usually these included the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show and its spring and winter events, and also the key regional shows.
We have been managing a number of popular online events. These are advertised in our eNews and on the regional pages of the CLA's national Land & Business magazine.
Benefits
Members can access a range of exclusive benefits including our insurance offering, utilities, healthcare, discounted vehicles and offers from other members.
Our committees
Our Welsh national policy committee and our branch committee members are the "eyes and ears on the ground" for CLA Cymru, and form an important role in formulating national policy, ensuring views and concerns of members are taken into account. To find out who is on your branch committee click on your region of Wales below. Members who would like to take part in a committee may apply - or request to be an observer at a meeting. All members can, of course, take part in the Annual General Meeting of their respective branch committee.
Polisi Cymru
North Wales Branch Committee
Meirionnydd & Montgomeryshire Branch Committee
Dyfed Branch Committee
South East Wales Branch Committee
Become a member
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 organisation contact the regional office on 01547 317085 or email us to find out more.