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CLA Cymru welcomes consultation on rural proofing, which we campaigned for in our 2026 manifesto
Published on 30 Jul 2026
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- Steven Crane-Jenkins
- Regions
- Wales
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- CLA Cymru welcomes the consultation on rural proofing announced during the Royal Welsh Show
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- Welsh government consulting on CLA Cymru proposal
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CLA South West invites members to the Wiltshire Branch Autumn Visit to Bowood Estate on Monday 14 September.
Published on 3 Aug 2026
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- Sarah Wells-Gaston
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- The South West
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- CLA South West invites members to the Wiltshire Branch Autumn Visit (incorporating the Branch AGM) to Bowood Estate.
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- Your invitation to the CLA Wiltshire Branch Autumn Visit
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GN26-28 Farming in Protected Landscapes Scheme
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Wiltshire Branch Chairman James Del Mar says the political and economic landscape has again changed significantly over the past year. Published on 31 Jul 2026
Wiltshire Branch Chairman's Report 2026
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- Sarah Wells-Gaston
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- The South West
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- Wiltshire Branch Chairman James Del Mar delivers his annual report ahead of the Branch AGM on September 14 2026.
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- Wiltshire Branch Chairman's Report 2026
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In the first of a series of articles for the CLA, Dan Rogers, Partner at Bell Cornwell, looks at whether Planning in Principle is Is it the best way to test development potential.
Published on 31 Jul 2026
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- Sarah Wells-Gaston
- Regions
- The South West
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- Bringing forward residential development can feel like a significant leap of faith. Before investing in detailed plans and technical reports, many landowners and developers want to answer one key question: is development on this site likely to be acceptable in principle?
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- Ad: Permission in Principle (PiP): Is it the best way to test development potential?
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As the 2026 Capital Grants round prepares to open – from eligibility and consents to evidence and upfront costs – discover what you need to check before applying
Published on 23 Jul 2026
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- Harrie Mort
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- Natural Capital
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- As the 2026 Capital Grants round prepares to open – from eligibility and consents to evidence and upfront costs – discover what you need to check before applying
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- Capital Grants 2026: your complete application checklist
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Defra recently published its 30by30 delivery plan for England. It expects the National Estate for Nature to lead the way – find out what it is, what it’s doing and what this might mean for you
Published on 30 Jul 2026
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- Harrie Mort
- Campaigns
- Natural Capital
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- Defra recently published its 30by30 delivery plan for England. It expects the National Estate for Nature to lead the way – find out what it is, what it’s doing and what this might mean for you
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- Nature recovery at scale: why the National Estate for Nature matters to land managers
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This guidance note explains the Farming in Protected Landscape (FiPL) scheme, including, eligibility criteria, funding levels, application, and assessment processes.
Published on 30 Jul 2026
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- Jack Chivers
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- This guidance note explains the Farming in Protected Landscape (FiPL) scheme, including, eligibility criteria, funding levels, application, and assessment processes. It also provides practical advice on developing competitive applications and includes examples of successful projects, highlighting the importance of early engagement with local FiPL officers and Protected Landscape teams.
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- GN26-28 Farming in Protected Landscapes
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Discover how, following a recent High Court judgement, Natural England has overstepped its legal powers in its approach to gamebird release licensing Published on 30 Jul 2026
Knocked off its perch: Natural England found to have exceeded powers over gamebird release licensing
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- Andrew Gillett
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- Discover how, following a recent High Court judgement, Natural England has overstepped its legal powers in its approach to gamebird release licensing
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- Knocked off its perch: Natural England found to have exceeded powers over gamebird release licensing
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CLA Cymru represented members in a £1m collaborative research project on the river Wye
Published on 28 Jul 2026
- Authors
- Steven Crane-Jenkins
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- Wales
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- CLA Cymru has been representing members in a £1m collaboration between the UK Government, Welsh Government and the University of the West of England
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- CLA Cymru engages with Wye Living Labs project
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CLA Cymru enjoyed hosting members, stakeholders and rural business professionals to discuss the risks and opportunities in the rural economy
Published on 28 Jul 2026
- Authors
- Steven Crane-Jenkins
- Regions
- Wales
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- During the Royal Welsh Show CLA Cymru enjoyed hosting members, stakeholders and rural business professionals in the pavilion to discuss the opportunities and risks in the current rural economy
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- CLA Cymru's highlights from the Royal Welsh Show 2026
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CLA Cymru has expressed deep concern over the ongoing and recent wildfires ravaging rural Wales, fuelled by prolonged heat spells, record dry conditions and drought status in parts of the country.
Published on 30 Jul 2026
- Authors
- Steven Crane-Jenkins
- Regions
- Wales
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- CLA Cymru has expressed deep concern over the ongoing and recent wildfires ravaging rural Wales, fuelled by prolonged heat spells, record dry conditions and drought status in parts of the country.
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- CLA Cymru Highlights Devastating Impact of Heat-Driven Wildfires across Rural Wales