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  • The ‘High Value Council Tax Surcharge’ – mansion tax or family homes tax?

    Blog
    As CLA heritage expert Jonathan Thompson explains, the proposed ‘mansion tax’ risks expanding beyond its stated targets – raising costs, distorting the market and hitting rural households Published on 11 Jun 2026
    Authors
    Jonathan Thompson
    Strapline
    As CLA heritage expert Jonathan Thompson explains, the proposed ‘mansion tax’ risks expanding beyond its stated targets – raising costs, distorting the market and hitting rural households
    Title
    The ‘High Value Council Tax Surcharge’ – mansion tax or family homes tax?

  • The ‘not spot’ mobile postcodes of the South East

    Article
    CLA reveals the worst affected and calls for urgent action Published on 16 Feb 2026
    Authors
    Mike Sims
    Regions
    The South East
    Strapline
    CLA reveals the worst affected and calls for urgent action
    Title
    The ‘not spot’ mobile postcodes of the South East

  • Three key changes to water resources policy and what they mean for land managers

    Blog
    Land Use Policy Adviser Matthew Doran explains how the CLA is advocating on new proposals for water abstraction rights, permitting rules and reservoir safety Published on 20 Feb 2026
    Authors
    Matthew Doran
    Strapline
    Land Use Policy Adviser Matthew Doran explains how the CLA is advocating on new proposals for water abstraction rights, permitting rules and reservoir safety
    Title
    Three key changes to water resources policy and what they mean for land managers

  • Timely Payments in Income Tax Self Assessment

    Policy document
    This is the CLA's response to HMRC's consultation on 'Timely Payments in Income Tax Self Assessment'. Published on 13 Aug 2026
    Authors
    Dandan Li,Louise Speke
    Strapline
    This is the CLA's response to HMRC's consultation on 'Timely Payments in Income Tax Self Assessment'.
    Title
    Timely Payments in Income Tax Self Assessment

  • Tougher fly-tipping fines are welcome – but they must be backed by enforcement

    News story
    CLA East Adviser Peter Ewin looks at the latest developments on tackling fly-tipping Published on 17 Jul 2026
    Authors
    Peter Ewin
    Campaigns
    Rural Crime
    Regions
    The East
    Strapline
    CLA East Adviser Peter Ewin looks at the latest developments on tackling fly-tipping
    Title
    Tougher fly-tipping fines are welcome – but they must be backed by enforcement

  • Tougher hare coursing sentences announced - why new guidelines matter in the fight against poaching

    News story
    Longer jail sentences and new orders welcomed by CLA in fight against coursing gangs. Learn why this is such a step forward for rural crime prevention Published on 12 May 2026
    Authors
    Claire Wright
    Campaigns
    Rural Crime
    Strapline
    Longer jail sentences and new orders welcomed by CLA in fight against coursing gangs. Learn why this is such a step forward for rural crime prevention
    Title
    Tougher hare coursing sentences announced - why new guidelines matter in the fight against poaching

  • Trees for Climate Funding in Nottinghamshire

    Article
    Funding opportunity for land managers in Notts Published on 23 Feb 2026
    Authors
    Peter Ewin
    Regions
    The East
    Strapline
    Funding opportunity for land managers in Notts
    Title
    Trees for Climate Funding in Nottinghamshire

  • Turning waste into income: is anaerobic digestion right for your land?

    Feature article
    To see if anaerobic digestion could work for you, in our latest member feature, we take a look at some existing plants and explore the renewable energy potential Published on 18 Jun 2026
    Authors
    Natalie Oakes
    Regions
    The Midlands
    Strapline
    To see if anaerobic digestion could work for you, in our latest member feature, we take a look at some existing plants and explore the renewable energy potential
    Title
    Turning waste into income: is anaerobic digestion right for your land?

  • UKWAS Revised Text on Game Release Pens Consultation Response

    Library
    Published on 19 Feb 2026
    Authors
    Graham Clark
    Strapline
    UKWAS ConsultatiThe CLA’s views on revised requirements on game release pens proposed for version 5 of the UK Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS). The CLA supports the new text which achieves a far better balance of conservation and rural economy interests than the previous wording.
    Title
    UKWAS Revised Text on Game Release Pens Consultation Response

  • UKWAS Revised Text on Game Release Pens Consultation Response

    Policy
    This is the CLA's response to the revised requirements on game release pens proposed for version 5 of the UK Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS). Published on 19 Feb 2026
    Authors
    Graham Clark
    Strapline
    The CLA’s views on revised requirements on game release pens proposed for version 5 of the UK Woodland Assurance Standard (UKWAS). The CLA supports the new text which achieves a far better balance of conservation and rural economy interests than the previous wording.
    Title
    UKWAS Revised Text on Game Release Pens Consultation Response

  • Under the new planning framework, why is the government picking a fight with heritage?

    Blog
    CLA Senior Heritage Adviser Jonathan Thompson suggests how the government should be supporting heritage in the new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), not hindering it Published on 1 Apr 2026
    Authors
    Jonathan Thompson
    Strapline
    CLA Senior Heritage Adviser Jonathan Thompson suggests how the government should be supporting heritage in the new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), not hindering it
    Title
    Under the new planning framework, why is the government picking a fight with heritage?

  • Understanding ELM schemes: where does SFI fit?

    Blog
    The first of our four-part series explaining Environmental Land Management schemes, the Sustainable Farming Incentive and the practical steps for land managers. In this blog, we dive into the context and framing of the schemes Published on 6 May 2026
    Authors
    Jack Chivers
    Strapline
    The first of our four-part series explaining Environmental Land Management schemes, the Sustainable Farming Incentive and the practical steps for land managers. In this blog, we dive into the context and framing of the schemes
    Title
    Understanding ELM schemes: where does SFI fit?

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