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With potential budget cuts looming for farming and the environment, rural landowners must be prepared. Find out what to expect and how the CLA is taking action
Published on 5 Jun 2025
- Campaigns
- Inheritance tax campaign,Rural Powerhouse
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- With potential budget cuts looming for farming and the environment, rural landowners must be prepared. Find out what to expect and how the CLA is taking action
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- Why the spending review matters to you and your rural business
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For Rural Housing Week 2025, Avril Roberts offers an insight on the rural housing crisis in England and ways in which the CLA is campaigning on behalf of rural communities
Published on 7 Jul 2025
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- Avril Roberts
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- For Rural Housing Week 2025, Avril Roberts offers an insight on the rural housing crisis in England and ways in which the CLA is campaigning on behalf of rural communities
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- Why the rural housing crisis must be a national priority
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Peter Fage explains why, following in-depth CLA lobbying, the latest addition to the government’s devolution framework is crucial for rural communities
Published on 28 Apr 2026
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- Peter Fage
- Campaigns
- Rural Powerhouse
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- Peter Fage explains why, following in-depth CLA lobbying, the latest addition to the government’s devolution framework is crucial for rural communities
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- Why putting ‘rural affairs’ into the Devolution Bill matters for the countryside
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Hear about the key factors to consider when determining if woodland creation is the right move for you
Published on 7 Mar 2022
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- In this podcast episode we look at the key factors to consider when determining if woodland creation is the right move for you
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- Why plant trees: Is woodland creation for me?
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CLA South East surveyor Rosie Salt-Crockford reflects on a recent visit in this new blog
Published on 22 Apr 2026
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- Rosie Salt-Crockford
- Regions
- The South East
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- CLA South East surveyor Rosie Salt-Crockford reflects on a recent visit in this new blog
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- Why member visits matter: A mutually beneficial conversation
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Members of the CLA’s mental health first aiders group describe the potential mental health challenges for rural communities and signpost places to reach out to for advice
Published on 13 Feb 2024
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- Members of the CLA’s mental health first aiders group describe the potential mental health challenges for rural communities and signpost places to reach out to for advice
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- Why it’s time for rural communities to think about mental health
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Julian Sturdy MP and Lord Cameron of Dillington explain how the government can level up the rural economy
Published on 26 Apr 2022
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- Jonathan Roberts
- Campaigns
- Rural Powerhouse
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- Julian Sturdy MP and Lord Cameron of Dillington explain how the UK Government can level up the rural economy
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- Why it's time to be ambitious for the rural economy
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Does it matter if you go off piste and walk a route that is not subject to public access rights?
Published on 4 Dec 2024
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- Natalie Oakes
- Regions
- The Midlands
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- Does it matter if you go off piste and walk a route that is not subject to public access rights?
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- Why it is important to stick to Rights of Way
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This is the food price inflation conundrum. CLA Senior Economics and Rural Business Adviser Charles Trotman offers his explanation
Published on 4 May 2023
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- Charles Trotman
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- This is the food price inflation conundrum. CLA Senior Economics and Rural Business Adviser Charles Trotman offers his explanation
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- Why do consumer food prices rise when producer prices fall?
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In this guest blog, Associate Professor in criminology at Durham University, Kate Tudor, explains how rural communities must focus on tackling crime as well as policy decision-makers Published on 5 Sep 2025
Why changing attitudes are key for a safer countryside
Feature article- Authors
- Lucy Charman
- Campaigns
- Rural Crime
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- In this guest blog, Associate Professor in criminology at Durham University, Kate Tudor, explains how rural communities must focus on tackling crime as well as policy decision-makers
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- Why changing attitudes are key for a safer countryside
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CLA condemns government's move to remove FHL tax support from April
Published on 30 Jul 2024
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- Mike Sims
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- CLA condemns government's move to remove FHL tax support from April
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- Why abolishing the furnished holiday lettings tax regime will punish local economies
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Ian Gould, Director at Oakbank Game and Conservation, argues that the current Countryside Stewardship scheme is a good interim measure until the new ELM scheme is fully available.
Published on 18 Feb 2021
- Campaigns
- Rural Powerhouse Week 2020
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- Ian Gould, Director at Oakbank Game and Conservation, argues that the current Countryside Stewardship scheme is a good interim measure until the new ELM scheme is fully available.
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- Why Countryside Stewardship is still a great option for most farmers