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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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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
- Strapline
- 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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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
- Strapline
- 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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In our latest CLA member feature, discover how new research has revealed Soulton Hall's remarkable Tudor origins, hidden religious connections and possible links to Shakespeare Published on 26 Aug 2026
Unlocking the secrets of historic houses
Feature article- Authors
- Rob Hackney
- Regions
- The Midlands
- Strapline
- In our latest CLA member feature, discover how new research has revealed Soulton Hall's remarkable Tudor origins, hidden religious connections and possible links to Shakespeare
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- Unlocking the secrets of historic houses
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This is the CLA's response to HMRC's consultation on 'Timely Payments in Income Tax Self Assessment'. Published on 13 Aug 2026
Timely Payments in Income Tax Self Assessment
Policy document- Authors
- Dandan Li,Louise Speke
- Strapline
- This is the CLA's response to HMRC's consultation on 'Timely Payments in Income Tax Self Assessment'.
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- Timely Payments in Income Tax Self Assessment
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With almost nine out of ten experiencing this illegal activity on their own land, recent CLA survey reveals the true cost of illegal hare coursing on rural businesses
Published on 5 Aug 2026
- Authors
- Claire Wright
- Campaigns
- Rural Crime
- Strapline
- With almost nine out of ten experiencing this illegal activity on their own land, recent CLA survey reveals the true cost of illegal hare coursing on rural businesses
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- The hidden toll of hare coursing
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Somerset Branch Chairman Ewen Cameron says the CLA will be listening to its members and doing its best to represent their voice while new ideas from Westminster take shape. Published on 7 Aug 2026
Somerset Branch Chairman's Report 2026
News story- Authors
- Sarah Wells-Gaston
- Regions
- The South West
- Strapline
- Somerset Branch Chairman Ewen Cameron delivers his annual report ahead of the Branch AGM on September 21 2026.
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- Somerset Branch Chairman's Report 2026
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Jack Chivers weighs up the latest advances in agri-tech, considering opportunity, caution and practical applications on-farm Published on 5 Aug 2026
Smart farming
Feature article- Authors
- Jack Chivers
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- Jack Chivers weighs up the latest advances in agri-tech, considering opportunity, caution and practical applications on-farm
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- Smart farming
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Published on 14 Aug 2026
- Authors
- Lisa Hofford
- Title
- President's Award 2026 nomination form
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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
- Strapline
- 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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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
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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
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- New exemptions and revised thresholds for Biodiversity Net Gain in England
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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
- Strapline
- 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