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  • UKWAS Revised Text on Game Release Pens Consultation Response

    Library
    Published on 19 Feb 2026
    Authors
    Graham Clark
    Strapline
    UKWAS ConsultatiThe CLA’s views on revised requirements on game release pens proposed for version 5 of the UK Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS). The CLA supports the new text which achieves a far better balance of conservation and rural economy interests than the previous wording.
    Title
    UKWAS Revised Text on Game Release Pens Consultation Response

  • UKWAS Revised Text on Game Release Pens Consultation Response

    Policy
    This is the CLA's response to the revised requirements on game release pens proposed for version 5 of the UK Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS). Published on 19 Feb 2026
    Authors
    Graham Clark
    Strapline
    The CLA’s views on revised requirements on game release pens proposed for version 5 of the UK Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS). The CLA supports the new text which achieves a far better balance of conservation and rural economy interests than the previous wording.
    Title
    UKWAS Revised Text on Game Release Pens Consultation Response

  • Under the new planning framework, why is the government picking a fight with heritage?

    Blog
    CLA Senior Heritage Adviser Jonathan Thompson suggests how the government should be supporting heritage in the new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), not hindering it Published on 1 Apr 2026
    Authors
    Jonathan Thompson
    Strapline
    CLA Senior Heritage Adviser Jonathan Thompson suggests how the government should be supporting heritage in the new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), not hindering it
    Title
    Under the new planning framework, why is the government picking a fight with heritage?

  • Understanding ELM schemes: where does SFI fit?

    Blog
    The first of our four-part series explaining Environmental Land Management schemes, the Sustainable Farming Incentive and the practical steps for land managers. In this blog, we dive into the context and framing of the schemes Published on 6 May 2026
    Authors
    Jack Chivers
    Strapline
    The first of our four-part series explaining Environmental Land Management schemes, the Sustainable Farming Incentive and the practical steps for land managers. In this blog, we dive into the context and framing of the schemes
    Title
    Understanding ELM schemes: where does SFI fit?

  • Understanding Tuesday night's vote

    Blog
    Jonathan Roberts explains the first vote on IHT reforms, and explores what the CLA campaign's next steps should be Published on 4 Dec 2025
    Authors
    Jonathan Roberts
    Campaigns
    Inheritance tax campaign
    Strapline
    The House of Commons had its first opportunity to vote on IHT reforms. The CLA's Jonathan Roberts explains what the result means
    Title
    Understanding Tuesday night's vote

  • Understanding Wales’ new business rates system

    Blog
    We break down how the Welsh Government’s plans for business rates reforms will benefit some rural businesses, but leave others facing higher bills Published on 5 Feb 2026
    Authors
    Mark Burton
    Regions
    Wales
    Strapline
    We break down how the Welsh Government’s plans for business rates reforms will benefit some rural businesses, but leave others facing higher bills
    Title
    Understanding Wales’ new business rates system

  • Understanding rural crime

    Article
    Farmers needed for new research project Published on 20 Apr 2026
    Authors
    Natalie Oakes
    Regions
    The Midlands
    Strapline
    Farmers needed for new research project
    Title
    Understanding rural crime

  • Understanding the tax rules for ecosystem services

    News story
    After sustained CLA input, HMRC sets out its approach to taxing biodiversity net gain units, carbon credits and nutrient units Published on 20 May 2026
    Authors
    Louise Speke
    Campaigns
    Biodiversity Net Gain,Natural Capital
    Strapline
    After sustained CLA input, HMRC sets out its approach to taxing biodiversity net gain units, carbon credits and nutrient units
    Title
    Understanding the tax rules for ecosystem services

  • Upcoming round of CLA Branch Committee meetings

    Article
    An essential component of the CLA Published on 26 Jan 2026
    Authors
    Natalie Oakes
    Regions
    The Midlands
    Strapline
    An essential component of the CLA
    Title
    Upcoming round of CLA Branch Committee meetings

  • Update from Senior Policy Adviser Fraser Mcauley

    Article
    Senior Policy Adviser Fraser Mcauley gives an overview of CLA Cymru's recent SFS advice sessions and rural grants. Published on 19 Jan 2026
    Authors
    Sarah Wells-Gaston
    Regions
    Wales
    Strapline
    Outline of our SFS advice roadshows and rural grants available to members.
    Title
    Update from Senior Policy Adviser Fraser Mcauley

  • Update on landmark legal case against green energy developer

    News story
    Mark Burton provides an update on the landmark case being bought about by farmers in Wales against a green energy developer. Published on 24 Apr 2026
    Authors
    Sarah Wells-Gaston
    Regions
    Wales
    Strapline
    The case could fundamentally shift the relationship between rural communities and energy companies
    Title
    Update on landmark legal case against green energy developer

  • Visitor Levy Consultation

    Library
    This is the CLA's response to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and HM Treasury on the Visitor Levy Consultation. Published on 18 Feb 2026
    Strapline
    A consultation on the design of a new Mayoral power to create visitor levies on overnight stays in England – Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and HM Treasury
    Title
    Visitor Levy Consultation

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