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We want to hear how this rural crime has impacted farmers and landowners in the south west.
Published on 20 Jan 2026
- Authors
- Sarah Wells-Gaston
- Regions
- The South West
- Strapline
- The battle against fly-tipping continues. Have you been a victim?
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- Share your fly-tipping story with The CLA
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CLA Chief Surveyor Andrew Shirley explains what the High Value Council Tax Surcharge means for properties in England and asks for your thoughts in our survey
Published on 11 Dec 2025
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- Andrew Shirley
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- CLA Chief Surveyor Andrew Shirley explains what the High Value Council Tax Surcharge means for properties in England and asks for your thoughts in our survey
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- Share your views on the ‘mansion tax’
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CLA East member urges dog owners to keep their pets under close control as lambing season begins Published on 18 Mar 2025
Sheep worrying
Article- Authors
- Lee Murphy
- Regions
- The East
- Strapline
- CLA East member urges dog owners to keep their pets under close control as lambing season begins
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- Sheep worrying
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CLA Cymru members have been facing sudden and unexpectedly large retrospective council tax bills based on the 182-day occupancy requirement set by Welsh Government.
Published on 31 Jul 2025
- Regions
- Wales
- Strapline
- CLA Cymru members have been facing sudden and unexpectedly large retrospective council tax bills based on the 182-day occupancy requirement set by Welsh Government.
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- Shock council tax bills hit small holiday let owners under 182-day rule
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As CLA Chief Legal Adviser Andrew Gillett explains, the latest government licence fee increase will impact many rural landowners and businesses
Published on 17 Jan 2025
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- Andrew Gillett
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- As CLA Chief Legal Adviser Andrew Gillett explains, the latest government licence fee increase will impact many rural landowners and businesses
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- Significant increase in firearm licensing fees sees no promise of efficiency improvements
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Join us for our Shropshire Drinks Reception held at the stunning Halston Hall Published on 24 Mar 2025
Sip, savour, and network
Article- Authors
- Natalie Oakes
- Regions
- The Midlands
- Strapline
- Join us for our Shropshire Drinks Reception held at the stunning Halston Hall
- Title
- Sip, savour, and network
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At the Gloucestershire Branch AGM, held jointly with the Oxfordshire Branch at Cotswold Wildlife Park on 12 June, our County President of 23 years Sir Henry Elwes retired from the role.
Published on 18 Jun 2025
- Authors
- Sarah Wells-Gaston
- Regions
- The South West
- Strapline
- Sir Henry Elwes presided over the CLA Gloucestershire Branch for 23 years
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- Sir Henry Elwes retires as Gloucestershire Branch President
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CLA Deputy President welcomes clarity but urges Defra to review budget if demand is strong
Published on 10 Jun 2026
- Authors
- Mike Sims
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- CLA Deputy President welcomes clarity but urges Defra to review budget if demand is strong
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- Size of SFI 2026 funding pot revealed: "It may not stretch far enough"
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To guarantee that your farming business is compliant with Defra’s regulations, check out our review of the rules for slurry separators
Published on 1 Apr 2025
- Authors
- Matthew Doran
- Strapline
- To guarantee that your farming business is compliant with Defra’s regulations, check out our review of the rules for slurry separators
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- Slurry separators: change in guidance for farms in England
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Following the CLA's budget submission to the government, Senior Economist Charles Trotman explains how a ‘soft loan’ approach could help rural businesses expand and diversify
Published on 16 Oct 2025
- Authors
- Charles Trotman
- Campaigns
- Rural Powerhouse
- Strapline
- Following the CLA's budget submission to the government, Senior Economist Charles Trotman explains how a ‘soft loan’ approach could help rural businesses expand and diversify
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- Soft loans: a potential lifeline for rural growth and diversification
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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
- Strapline
- 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
- Strapline
- 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