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The Somerset Branch Chairman's Report for the 2025 AGM, which takes place at Belmont Estate on 4 September.
Published on 17 Jul 2025
- Authors
- Sarah Wells-Gaston
- Regions
- The South West
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- Somerset Branch Chairman Ewen Cameron delivers his report ahead of the 2025 AGM.
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- Somerset Branch AGM Chairman's Report 2025
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Concerns raised over Environment Agency decision to stop maintaining a significant proportion of Somerset's rivers and waterways.
Published on 10 Sep 2025
- Authors
- Sarah Wells-Gaston
- Regions
- The South West
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- During August, several landowners in Somerset were informed by the Environment Agency of its decision to withdraw maintenance on certain main rivers in the county.
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- Somerset: Environment Agency withdrawal of main river maintenance
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Published on 7 Jul 2025
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- Mike Sims
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- South Downs National Park management plan consultation response
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CLA encourages members to have their say before consultation period into national park's plan closes
Published on 8 Jul 2025
- Authors
- Lucy Charman
- Regions
- The South East
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- CLA encourages members to have their say before consultation period into national park's plan closes
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- South Downs management plan: CLA consultation response
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How CLA members can engage with groups in their area
Published on 7 Jan 2025
- Authors
- Rosie Salt-Crockford
- Regions
- The South East
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- How CLA members can engage with groups in their area
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- South East farm clusters: What are they?
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Grants to help connect young people with the countryside and nature
Published on 15 Apr 2026
- Authors
- Mike Sims
- Regions
- The South East
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- Grants to help connect young people with the countryside and nature
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- South East groups awarded £20K by CLA Charitable Trust
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Incidents up but fixed penalty notices down, with some areas hit by 70%+ rise in dumpings
Published on 25 Feb 2026
- Authors
- Mike Sims
- Regions
- The South East
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- Incidents up but fixed penalty notices down, with some areas hit by 70%+ rise in dumpings
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- South East hit by record fly-tipping
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Grants will help connect young people with nature and the countryside
Published on 15 Jul 2025
- Authors
- Mike Sims
- Regions
- The South East
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- Grants will help connect young people with nature and the countryside
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- South East organisations awarded £20K by CLA Charitable Trust
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Our political engagement has continued with the regional team hosting a number of round table meetings with local MPs and our members.
Published on 30 Jul 2025
- Authors
- Sarah Wells-Gaston
- Regions
- The South West
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- An update of recent MP meetings in the region.
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- South West political engagement continues
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The South West team has welcomed Alice Simon as its new Rural Surveyor in the south west. Published on 13 Apr 2026
South West welcomes new Rural Surveyor
News story- Authors
- Sarah Wells-Gaston
- Regions
- The South West
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- Alice Simon will be providing advice and guidance to CLA members on a range of issues relating to land ownership and rural business.
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- South West welcomes new Rural Surveyor
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Our line-up of speakers at Royal Bath & West Show will provide attendees with a lively and engaging debate on rural issues.
Published on 17 Mar 2026
- Authors
- Sarah Wells-Gaston
- Regions
- The South West
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- Speakers will debate debate the pressing issues facing landowners, farmers and rural business owners.
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- Speaker line-up for CLA Breakfast at Royal Bath & West Show announced
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Snap survey reveals fears that smaller farming budget will harm environment
Published on 10 Jun 2025
- Authors
- Mike Sims
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- Snap survey reveals fears that smaller farming budget will harm environment
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- Spending review: CLA poll highlights budget cuts will force return to intensive farming