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The Welsh Government has launched a Green Paper consultation on the future of water governance in Wales, opening a once-in-a-generation debate on how the nation’s water resources and services are managed.
Published on 18 Feb 2026
- Authors
- Sarah Wells-Gaston
- Regions
- Wales
- Strapline
- The Welsh Government is seeking views on reform of water governance for Wales.
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- Shaping the Future of Water Governance in Wales
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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
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- 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 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
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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.
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- Shock council tax bills hit small holiday let owners under 182-day rule
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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
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- 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
- Strapline
- 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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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
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Published on 7 Jul 2025
- Authors
- Mike Sims
- Title
- 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
- Strapline
- 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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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