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Published on 20 Jan 2026
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- Claire Wright
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- This Guidance Note summarises the Hunting Act 2004, outlining what activities are permitted within the legislative framework and answering some of the most frequently asked questions about the Act. It also explains the distinction between mock, exempt and illegal hunting, clarifies the statutory conditions that apply to each, and sets out both a precedent permission and the practical steps landowners should take to ensure that any activity they authorise remains lawful.
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- GN26-03 Hunting Act 2004: Landowner's Consent and Other Matters
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GN26-03 Hunting Act 2004: Landowner's Consent and Other Matters
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Published on 7 Jan 2026
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- Helen Dale
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- This guidance note summarises the key issues encountered by members within current agri-environment schemes in relation to the presence of historic and archaeological features on farmed land. The note includes a number of actions which members can take now to try and ensure any issues are resolved.
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- GN26-02 Agri-environment Schemes - Designated and Non-designated Historic Features
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GN26-02 Agri-environment Schemes - Designated and Non-designated Historic Features
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GN26-01 Leasing Land for Solar Development – Guidance for Landowners
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Published on 25 Nov 2025
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- Jonathan Thompson
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- This Guidance Note complements the separate (and intentionally-brief) CLA Guidance Note Domestic EPCs and MEES. This longer Guidance Note is intended for members who want more detail. In particular, it looks at what works well - and less well - in physical, financial, and decarbonisation terms, and EPC/MEES Regulations and Building Regulations.
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- GN25-22 Reducing heating costs and decarbonising heritage and other existing buildings in England and Wales
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GN25-22 Reducing heating costs and decarbonising heritage and other existing buildings in England and Wales
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Published on 17 Nov 2025
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- Richie O’Dowd
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- GN25-19 Making Lifetime Gifts: The Tax Rules
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GN25-19 Making Lifetime Gifts: The Tax Rules
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GN25-18 Historic Public Landfill Sites: Powys County Council v Price [2017]
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Published on 10 Nov 2025
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- John Greenshields
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- This Guidance Note explains what members should be aware of if there is a historic public landfill site on property they are responsible for. Covering the law in this area and what steps can be taken to protect your position.
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- GN25-18 Historic Public Landfill Sites: Powys County Council v Price (2017)
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Published on 1 Oct 2025
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- Jonathan Thompson
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- GN25-17: Guidance Note on Insuring Heritage Property (England & Wales)