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  • Celebrating 45 Years of Commitment

    Article
    The CLA Team celebrate the retirement of long standing committee member, David Legh Published on 9 Jul 2026
    Authors
    Natalie Oakes
    Regions
    The Midlands
    Strapline
    The CLA Team celebrate the retirement of long standing committee member, David Legh
    Title
    Celebrating 45 Years of Commitment

  • Consultation response - High Value Council Tax Surcharge

    Library
    The CLA response to the HMRC/Treasury/MHCLG consultation on the Government’s Budget 2025 ‘mansion tax’ proposals. Published on 16 Jul 2026
    Authors
    Jonathan Thompson
    Strapline
    The CLA’s response to the Government's 'mansion tax' or ‘family homes tax’ proposals criticises this proposed new tax in tax policy terms, outlines the practical problems in its implementation, and stresses the importance of using well-established exemptions, including proportionate exemptions for heritage, in avoiding unintended consequences.
    Title
    Consultation response - High Value Council Tax Surcharge

  • Consultation response - High Value Council Tax Surcharge

    Policy
    The CLA response to the HMRC/Treasury/MHCLG consultation on the Government’s Budget 2025 ‘mansion tax’ proposals. Published on 16 Jul 2026
    Authors
    Jonathan Thompson
    Strapline
    The CLA’s response to the Government's 'mansion tax' or ‘family homes tax’ proposals criticises this proposed new tax in tax policy terms, outlines the practical problems in its implementation, and stresses the importance of using well-established exemptions, including proportionate exemptions for heritage, in avoiding unintended consequences.
    Title
    Consultation response - High Value Council Tax Surcharge

  • Could you help tell the rural story?

    Article
    Call out for member case studies Published on 27 Jul 2026
    Authors
    Natalie Oakes
    Regions
    The Midlands
    Strapline
    Call out for member case studies
    Title
    Could you help tell the rural story?

  • Could your land benefit from new peatland funding?

    Blog
    With a total funding pot of more than £47m, land managers in England are being encouraged to explore three new grant schemes supporting peatland restoration, paludiculture and water management infrastructure Published on 9 Jul 2026
    Authors
    Matthew Doran
    Strapline
    With a total funding pot of more than £47m, land managers in England are being encouraged to explore three new grant schemes supporting peatland restoration, paludiculture and water management infrastructure
    Title
    Could your land benefit from new peatland funding?

  • Defra’s delivery plan for nature explained – what land counts and how is it counted?

    Blog
    With the government setting out its delivery plan for nature and biodiversity in England, discover what land will qualify and what voluntary participation could mean for your rural business Published on 17 Jul 2026
    Authors
    Susan Twining
    Campaigns
    Biodiversity Net Gain,Natural Capital
    Strapline
    With the government setting out its delivery plan for 30by30 in England, discover what land will qualify and what voluntary participation could mean for your rural business
    Title
    Defra’s delivery plan for nature explained – what land counts and how is it counted?

  • Devon Branch Chairman's Report 2026

    News story
    Devon Branch Chairman Hayley Parker says "at a time when rural businesses need confidence to invest and plan for the future, Westminster has once again entered a period of uncertainty." Published on 28 Jul 2026
    Authors
    Sarah Wells-Gaston
    Regions
    The South West
    Strapline
    Devon Branch Chairman Hayley Parker delivers her Chairman's Report ahead of the AGM on September 8 2026
    Title
    Devon Branch Chairman's Report 2026

  • Environmental Improvement Plan 2025: The current picture

    Blog
    In this article, our Land Use Policy Adviser Harrie Mort summarises the key findings of the progress that has been made towards delivering England’s Environmental Improvement Plans. Published on 6 Aug 2026
    Authors
    Sarah Wells-Gaston
    Strapline
    Recent assessments of progress towards delivering England’s Environmental Improvement Plans show that the government is still falling short of its own environmental targets. Find out about the successes, missed opportunities and where the government will go from here and what it means for you.
    Title
    Environmental Improvement Plan 2025: The current picture

  • Farm reservoirs: why removing the red tape can help food security and climate resilience

    Blog
    Only 34 on-farm reservoirs have been completed in England in the last five years – raising urgent questions about water security. Find out how we’re fighting to remove the barriers to building farm reservoirs Published on 10 Jul 2026
    Authors
    Matthew Doran
    Strapline
    Only 34 on-farm reservoirs have been completed in England in the last five years – raising urgent questions about water security. Find out how we’re fighting to remove the barriers to building farm reservoirs
    Title
    Farm reservoirs: why removing the red tape can help food security and climate resilience

  • Farmer who ‘is not scared to push outside the box’ wins top conservation award

    News story
    Court Farm receives CLA Emsden trophy in its 40th year Published on 10 Jul 2026
    Authors
    Mike Sims
    Regions
    The South East
    Strapline
    Court Farm receives CLA Emsden trophy in its 40th year
    Title
    Farmer who ‘is not scared to push outside the box’ wins top conservation award

  • GN26-25 Agricultural Water Pollution Regulations and Different Contractual Arrangements

    Library
    Published on 14 Jul 2026
    Authors
    Matthew Doran
    Strapline
    The purpose of this Guidance Note is to help individuals understand their duties under the English and Welsh agricultural water pollution regulations where there are different contractual arrangements in place – partnerships, tenancies, contract farming, share farming, grazing licences, agistment, and common land. It focuses on the apportionment of legal duties between parties.
    Title
    GN26-25 Agricultural Water Pollution Regulations and Different Contractual Arrangements

  • GN26-25 Agricultural Water Pollution Regulations and Different Contractual Arrangements

    Policy

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