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Welsh Government Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething MS published his mission paper for the Welsh economy recently. CLA Cymru Director, Victoria Bond responds: "Where's the beef?" Published on 12 Dec 2023
“Where’s the beef?” in support for the rural economy in the Welsh Government’s Economic Policy?
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- Welsh Government Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething MS, published his mission paper for the Welsh economy recently. CLA Cymru Director, Victoria Bond responds: "Where's the beef?"
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- “Where’s the beef?” in support for the rural economy in the Welsh Government’s Economic Policy?
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CLA Cymru has written to Welsh Government Ministers expressing grave concern about the damaging impact of Government policy on the rural tourism sector - and asking for urgent clarification about the 182-day occupation level. Published on 9 Dec 2022
“Victimised and confused”: Welsh rural holiday sector in the face of Welsh Government policy
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- CLA Cymru has written to Welsh Government Ministers expressing grave concern about the damaging impact of Government policy on the rural tourism sector - and asking for urgent clarification about the 182-day occupation level.
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- “Victimised and confused”: Welsh rural holiday sector in the face of Welsh Government policy
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At a downbeat Visit Wales roadshow event, CLA Cymru adviser, Bethany Turner learned that there will be no Government review of the 182-day threshold despite the evidence presented, and a Visitor Levy Bill may be introduced in 2024, but probably could not be implemented before 2027.
Published on 27 Nov 2023
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- At a downbeat Visit Wales roadshow event, CLA Cymru adviser, Bethany Turner learned that there will be no Government review of the 182-day threshold despite the evidence presented, and a Visitor Levy Bill may be introduced in 2024, but probably could not be implemented before 2027.
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- “Tourism a dirty word” in Wales: our observations following the Welsh Government’s Visit Wales tourism sector roadshows
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We have responded to the Welsh Government consultation on a “refreshed” bovine tuberculosis strategy. While parts of Wales continue to be “high risk” areas for the disease, our Senior Policy Advisor, Fraser McAuley responds to the proposals
Published on 11 Feb 2022
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- CLA Cymru has responded to a Welsh Government consultation on a “refreshed” bovine tuberculosis strategy. While parts of Wales continue to be “high risk” areas for the disease, our Senior Policy Advisor, Fraser McAuley responds to the proposals.
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- “Could do better” – The Welsh Government falls short on its’ refreshed TB strategy
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Charlie van Exter, who grew up on the family farm and plays an active role in managing its enterprises in the Chilterns, takes on key role
Published on 20 Oct 2023
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- Mike Sims
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- The South East
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- Charlie van Exter, who grew up on the family farm and plays an active role in managing its enterprises in the Chilterns, takes on key role
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- ‘The passion and knowledge of rural sector can help tackle climate change’, says new Chairman of CLA Buckinghamshire branch
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The CLA’s Natalie Oakes takes a trip up the alpine cable car to visit CLA members the Heights of Abraham and discovers more about Derbyshire’s oldest visitor attraction
Published on 5 Jun 2024
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- Natalie Oakes
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- The Midlands
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- The CLA’s Natalie Oakes takes a trip up the alpine cable car to visit CLA members the Heights of Abraham and discovers more about Derbyshire’s oldest visitor attraction
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- ‘The most unusual business’ - the story of the Heights of Abraham
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Phil Vickery MBE DL, Rugby Union legend and countryside ambassador, will discuss his passion for home-grown food at the CLA Next Generation event on 1-2 May
Published on 27 Mar 2024
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- Rob Hackney
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- Next Generation Network
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- Phil Vickery MBE DL, Rugby Union legend and countryside ambassador, will discuss his passion for home-grown food at the CLA Next Generation event on 1-2 May
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- ‘The Raging Bull’ to join CLA Next Generation Conference as guest speaker
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Groups urge visitors to stick to paths and keep dogs under control
Published on 11 Mar 2021
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- Mike Sims
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- The South East
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- Groups urge visitors to stick to paths and keep dogs under control
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- ‘Respect the Chilterns countryside’ plea from conservation groups and farmers
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Foresters, land managers and landowners to come together to hear from experts and case studies
Published on 10 Aug 2023
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- Mike Sims
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- The South East
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- Foresters, land managers and landowners to come together to hear from experts and case studies
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- ‘Next generation’ the theme of 2023 Forestry Conference run by the CLA, Grown in Britain and Forestry Commission
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Lack of affordable rural housing is the most important issue facing rural communities, respondents say
Published on 11 Mar 2024
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- Mike Sims
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- Rural Powerhouse
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- Lack of affordable rural housing is the most important issue facing rural communities, respondents say
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- ‘NIMBYism is holding rural communities back’: Poll finds just 19% believe objectors have a positive impact on countryside
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CLA members take Meon Valley MP Flick Drummond on a farm tour Published on 29 Jul 2021
‘Farming is changing, but it’s a time for positivity’, MP told on farm visit with CLA members
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- Mike Sims
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- The South East
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- CLA members take Meon Valley MP Flick Drummond on a farm tour
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- ‘Farming is changing, but it’s a time for positivity’, MP told on farm visit with CLA members
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CLA modelling shows typical 350-acre arable farms could be forced to sell 12% of their land
Published on 12 Nov 2024
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- Mike Sims
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- Autumn Budget 2024,Succession planning & inheritance tax
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- CLA modelling shows typical 350-acre arable farms could be forced to sell 12% of their land
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- ‘Family farm tax’ could leave hard-pressed farmers paying tax bills that wipe out their annual profits