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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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    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
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    Wales
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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?

  • “Victimised and confused”: Welsh rural holiday sector in the face of Welsh Government policy

    Article
    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
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    Wales
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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

  • “Tourism a dirty word” in Wales: our observations following the Welsh Government’s Visit Wales tourism sector roadshows

    Article
    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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    Wales
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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

  • “Pull”

    Article
    Success in the sunshine at another simulated clay day Published on 9 May 2025
    Authors
    Natalie Oakes
    Regions
    Wales,The Midlands
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    Success in the sunshine at another simulated clay day
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    “Pull”

  • “Could do better” – The Welsh Government falls short on its’ refreshed TB strategy

    Article
    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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    Wales
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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

  • “Build baby build” – New Towns Taskforce report officially launched

    Blog
    In this review from the CLA’s Avril Roberts, discover the 12 locations in England which could be developed into new towns, following the latest taskforce report Published on 5 Nov 2025
    Authors
    Avril Roberts
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    In this review from the CLA’s Avril Roberts, discover the 12 locations in England which could be developed into new towns, following the latest taskforce report
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    “Build baby build” – New Towns Taskforce report officially launched

  • ‘The passion and knowledge of rural sector can help tackle climate change’, says new Chairman of CLA Buckinghamshire branch

    Article
    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
    Authors
    Mike Sims
    Regions
    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
    Title
    ‘The passion and knowledge of rural sector can help tackle climate change’, says new Chairman of CLA Buckinghamshire branch

  • ‘The most unusual business’ - the story of the Heights of Abraham

    Feature article
    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
    Authors
    Natalie Oakes
    Regions
    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

  • ‘The Raging Bull’ to join CLA Next Generation Conference as guest speaker

    News story
    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
    Authors
    Rob Hackney
    Campaigns
    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

  • ‘Respect the Chilterns countryside’ plea from conservation groups and farmers

    Article
    Groups urge visitors to stick to paths and keep dogs under control Published on 11 Mar 2021
    Authors
    Mike Sims
    Regions
    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

  • ‘Recovering nature for growth, health and security’: what Natural England’s new strategy means for rural businesses

    Blog
    A new strategy from Natural England promises systemic change and landscape-scale recovery. The CLA’s Anna Novis unpacks the strategy and asks how the ambition will translate into action Published on 13 Nov 2025
    Authors
    Anna Novis
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    A new strategy from Natural England promises systemic change and landscape-scale recovery. The CLA’s Anna Novis unpacks the strategy and asks how the ambition will translate into action
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    ‘Recovering nature for growth, health and security’: what Natural England’s new strategy means for rural businesses

  • ‘Next generation’ the theme of 2023 Forestry Conference run by the CLA, Grown in Britain and Forestry Commission

    Article
    Foresters, land managers and landowners to come together to hear from experts and case studies Published on 10 Aug 2023
    Authors
    Mike Sims
    Regions
    The South East
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    Foresters, land managers and landowners to come together to hear from experts and case studies
    Title
    ‘Next generation’ the theme of 2023 Forestry Conference run by the CLA, Grown in Britain and Forestry Commission

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