Worcestershire committee is here to represent the interests of its members and ensure that your concerns are heard at county, national and European levels. We are fortunate to have representatives from across a wide spectrum of the rural economy on our committee, from farming and landowners, tourism, equine and rural businesses large and small. We are your voice, and please feel free to contact your committee via the regional office at midlands@cla.org.uk if you have any concerns you would like to address, or indeed if you would like to become more involved. Don’t forget that we run a range of events throughout the year and look forward to meeting you.
Your Committee
President Yan Gittins
Chairman Nicholas Lechmere
Vice Chairman Iain Morrison
Committee
Penelope Bossom
Georgina Britten-Long
Nigel Bullock
The Viscount Cobham (Christopher)
Andrew Grant
Edward Holloway
Peter Hughes
Nicholas Lechmere
Peter Philips
Andrew Shirley-Priest
Michael Simpson
Mark Steele
Pip Webster
John Wilesmith
Andrew Woods
Some issues covered in recent committee meetings:
- CAP Reform
- Broadband
- Rural and Farming Networks
- Water Issues
- Rural Tourism
- Nitrate Vulnerable Zones
- Localism
- Younger members
Your Chairman’s Annual Report
Representation Branch members and regional staff are currently involved with the following bodies and consultations:
- Worcester Rural Hub
- Biodiversity Action Plan
- Conservative Business Forum
- Learning and Skills Council
- Three Counties Agricultural Society
- Local Strategic Partnership
- Droitwich Market Towns
- Worcestershire Partnership Environmental Group
- South Worcestershire Development Plan Preferred Options
- Worcestershire Councils Landscape Assessment
- Worcestershire Woods