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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
- Authors
- Harrie Mort
- Campaigns
- Natural Capital
- Strapline
- 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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NbS Discovery Fund aims to support the development of projects that address water challenges in the river catchments of Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire Published on 21 Sep 2026
Nature-based Discovery (NbS) Fund
News story- Authors
- Peter Ewin
- Regions
- The East
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- NbS Discovery Fund aims to support the development of projects that address water challenges in the river catchments of Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire
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- Nature-based Discovery (NbS) Fund
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CLA-backed awards presented at New Forest and Hampshire County Show Published on 30 Jul 2026
New Forest champions crowned in 2026 awards
News story- Authors
- Mike Sims
- Regions
- The South East
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- CLA-backed awards presented at New Forest and Hampshire County Show
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- New Forest champions crowned in 2026 awards
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CLA secures several lobbying wins, but concerns that heritage 'has taken a hit'
Published on 19 Aug 2026
- Authors
- Mike Sims
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- CLA secures several lobbying wins, but concerns that heritage 'has taken a hit'
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- New NPPF: 'First step' towards true planning reform
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Report backed by Labour MPs argues for renewed rural focus, as new polling shows public demand action
Published on 9 Jul 2026
- Authors
- Mike Sims
- Campaigns
- Rural Powerhouse
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- Report backed by Labour MPs argues for renewed rural focus, as new polling shows public demand action
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- New PM 'must put rural Britain at the heart of reset'
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In April, Defra announced that Biodiversity Net Gain would be amended in response to reports of planning delays, high costs and a stalled off-site market. The first set of these changes have now been implemented and new regulations come into effect from 6 August
Published on 4 Aug 2026
- Authors
- Shannon Fuller
- Campaigns
- Biodiversity Net Gain
- Strapline
- In April, Defra announced that Biodiversity Net Gain would be amended in response to reports of planning delays, high costs and a stalled off-site market. The first set of these changes have now been implemented and new regulations come into effect from 6 August
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- New exemptions and revised thresholds for Biodiversity Net Gain in England
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Read our complete guide to the latest Defra-backed funding opportunities – designed to supporting new ideas, technology and practical on-farm innovation
Published on 20 Aug 2026
- Authors
- Jack Chivers
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- Read our complete guide to the latest Defra-backed funding opportunities – designed to supporting new ideas, technology and practical on-farm innovation
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- New funding opportunities for farming innovation: what rural businesses need to know
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Mixed response for long-awaited roadmap for English farming Published on 26 Jun 2026
New government Farming Roadmap launched
News story- Authors
- Jonathan Roberts
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- Mixed response for long-awaited roadmap for English farming
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- New government Farming Roadmap launched
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The latest government proposals could affect how you generate energy and access biodiversity markets. Understand the impacts and learn how the CLA is responding on behalf of rural landowners
Published on 19 Jun 2026
- Authors
- Shannon Fuller
- Strapline
- The latest government proposals could affect how you generate energy and access biodiversity markets. Understand the impacts and learn how the CLA is responding on behalf of rural landowners
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- Onshore wind and biodiversity net gain: our assessment of two key government consultations
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A short update from CLA Policy Adviser Mark Burton
Published on 15 Jun 2026
- Authors
- Mark Burton
- Regions
- The East
- Strapline
- A short update from CLA Policy Adviser Mark Burton
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- Pelham to Rayleigh Overhead Line Reinforcement
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An update from CLA Policy Adviser Mark Burton on this proposed project
Published on 17 Jul 2026
- Authors
- Mark Burton
- Regions
- The East
- Strapline
- An update from CLA Policy Adviser Mark Burton on this proposed project
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- Pelham to Rayleigh line reinforcement project in Essex
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Published on 14 Oct 2026
- Authors
- Shannon Fuller
- Strapline
- The CLA have responded to a consultation on establishing planning powers for Mayors in England. The consultation proposes to introduce powers to allow Mayors to call in planning applications of a certain kind, establish Mayoral Development Orders and introduce Mayoral Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). The CLA response is supportive of many of the proposals while offering amendments to make them work better for the rural landowners and businesses.
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- Planning Powers for Mayors in England