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A 10-minute discussion on the fallout from the SFI 2026 Window 2 application process, what it means for land managers and the CLA's next steps
Published on 24 Sep 2026
- Authors
- Susan Twining
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- A 10-minute discussion on the fallout from the SFI 2026 Window 2 application process, what it means for land managers and the CLA's next steps
- Title
- Watch: What happened with SFI26 Window 2 – and what comes next?
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CLA Cymru welcomes consultation on rural proofing, which we campaigned for in our 2026 manifesto
Published on 30 Jul 2026
- Authors
- 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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As the government consults on greater planning powers for mayors in England, we examine the proposals and what they could mean for landowners, farmers and rural businesses
Published on 17 Sep 2026
- Authors
- Shannon Fuller
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- As the government consults on greater planning powers for mayors in England, we examine the proposals and what they could mean for landowners, farmers and rural businesses
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- What new mayoral planning powers could mean for rural communities
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Policy Adviser Mark Burton analyses the business rates cut for hospitality and leisure
Published on 5 Oct 2026
- Authors
- Mark Burton
- Regions
- Wales
- Search keywords
- business rates, retail business rates multiplier, 30% cut, Welsh Government
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- Policy Adviser Mark Burton analyses the business rates cut for hospitality and leisure
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- What the Welsh Government's announcement on business rates means for rural businesses
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A tongue-in-cheek reflection on an unexpectedly powerful reason to object to nationally important infrastructure schemes
Published on 20 Aug 2026
- Authors
- Rosie Salt-Crockford
- Regions
- The South East
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- A tongue-in-cheek reflection on an unexpectedly powerful reason to object to nationally important infrastructure schemes
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- When the fairies file an objection
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Hear from CLA members who are securing the future of rural communities by keeping village pubs and shops alive Published on 13 Aug 2026
Why the village shops and pubs still matter
Feature article- Authors
- Sarah Wells-Gaston
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- Hear from CLA members who are securing the future of rural communities by keeping village pubs and shops alive
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- Why the village shops and pubs still matter
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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
News story- Authors
- Sarah Wells-Gaston
- Regions
- 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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CLA South West invites members to the Somerset Branch Autumn Visit to Quantock Lakes on Monday 21 September.
Published on 10 Aug 2026
- Authors
- Sarah Wells-Gaston
- Regions
- The South West
- Strapline
- CLA South West invites members to the Somersedt Branch Autumn Visit (incorporating the Branch AGM) to Quantock Lakes
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- Your invitation to the CLA Somerset Branch Autumn Visit
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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
- Authors
- Sarah Wells-Gaston
- Regions
- 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.
- Title
- Your invitation to the CLA Wiltshire Branch Autumn Visit
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CLA criticises scramble and demands Defra provides clear guidance
Published on 23 Sep 2026
- Authors
- Mike Sims
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- CLA criticises scramble and demands Defra provides clear guidance
- Title
- £253m of SFI26 money fully allocated in hours