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  • South East groups awarded £20K by CLA Charitable Trust

    News story
    Grants to help connect young people with the countryside and nature Published on 15 Apr 2026
    Authors
    Mike Sims
    Regions
    The South East
    Strapline
    Grants to help connect young people with the countryside and nature
    Title
    South East groups awarded £20K by CLA Charitable Trust

  • Somerset: Environment Agency withdrawal of main river maintenance

    Article
    Concerns raised over Environment Agency decision to stop maintaining a significant proportion of Somerset's rivers and waterways. Published on 10 Sep 2025
    Authors
    Sarah Wells-Gaston
    Regions
    The South West
    Strapline
    During August, several landowners in Somerset were informed by the Environment Agency of its decision to withdraw maintenance on certain main rivers in the county.
    Title
    Somerset: Environment Agency withdrawal of main river maintenance

  • Somerset Branch Chairman's Report 2026

    News story
    Somerset Branch Chairman Ewen Cameron says the CLA will be listening to its members and doing its best to represent their voice while new ideas from Westminster take shape. Published on 7 Aug 2026
    Authors
    Sarah Wells-Gaston
    Regions
    The South West
    Strapline
    Somerset Branch Chairman Ewen Cameron delivers his annual report ahead of the Branch AGM on September 21 2026.
    Title
    Somerset Branch Chairman's Report 2026

  • Soft loans: a potential lifeline for rural growth and diversification

    Blog
    Following the CLA's budget submission to the government, Senior Economist Charles Trotman explains how a ‘soft loan’ approach could help rural businesses expand and diversify Published on 16 Oct 2025
    Authors
    Charles Trotman
    Campaigns
    Rural Powerhouse
    Strapline
    Following the CLA's budget submission to the government, Senior Economist Charles Trotman explains how a ‘soft loan’ approach could help rural businesses expand and diversify
    Title
    Soft loans: a potential lifeline for rural growth and diversification

  • Smart farming

    Feature article
    Jack Chivers weighs up the latest advances in agri-tech, considering opportunity, caution and practical applications on-farm Published on 5 Aug 2026
    Authors
    Jack Chivers
    Strapline
    Jack Chivers weighs up the latest advances in agri-tech, considering opportunity, caution and practical applications on-farm
    Title
    Smart farming

  • Size of SFI 2026 funding pot revealed: "It may not stretch far enough"

    News story
    CLA Deputy President welcomes clarity but urges Defra to review budget if demand is strong Published on 10 Jun 2026
    Authors
    Mike Sims
    Strapline
    CLA Deputy President welcomes clarity but urges Defra to review budget if demand is strong
    Title
    Size of SFI 2026 funding pot revealed: "It may not stretch far enough"

  • Share your views on the ‘mansion tax’

    Blog
    CLA Chief Surveyor Andrew Shirley explains what the High Value Council Tax Surcharge means for properties in England and asks for your thoughts in our survey Published on 11 Dec 2025
    Authors
    Andrew Shirley
    Strapline
    CLA Chief Surveyor Andrew Shirley explains what the High Value Council Tax Surcharge means for properties in England and asks for your thoughts in our survey
    Title
    Share your views on the ‘mansion tax’

  • Share your fly-tipping story with The CLA

    Article
    We want to hear how this rural crime has impacted farmers and landowners in the south west. Published on 20 Jan 2026
    Authors
    Sarah Wells-Gaston
    Regions
    The South West
    Strapline
    The battle against fly-tipping continues. Have you been a victim?
    Title
    Share your fly-tipping story with The CLA

  • Shaping the Future of Water Governance in Wales

    Article
    The Welsh Government has launched a Green Paper consultation on the future of water governance in Wales, opening a once-in-a-generation debate on how the nation’s water resources and services are managed. Published on 18 Feb 2026
    Authors
    Sarah Wells-Gaston
    Regions
    Wales
    Strapline
    The Welsh Government is seeking views on reform of water governance for Wales.
    Title
    Shaping the Future of Water Governance in Wales

  • Securing the future of rural businesses in uncertain times

    Article
    Leading up to the Autumn Budget, CLA Midlands Regional Director, Sophie Dwerryhouse looks at some of the challenges being faced by the rural sector Published on 24 Nov 2025
    Authors
    Natalie Oakes
    Regions
    The Midlands
    Strapline
    Leading up to the Autumn Budget, CLA Midlands Regional Director, Sophie Dwerryhouse looks at some of the challenges being faced by the rural sector
    Title
    Securing the future of rural businesses in uncertain times

  • Safe access to the countryside: guidance for land managers and visitors

    Blog
    To mark the first bank holidays of the year and the start of the countryside's busy season, CLA National Access Adviser Claire Wright offers practical and legal advice for those visiting and living in rural areas Published on 1 Apr 2026
    Authors
    Claire Wright
    Campaigns
    Countryside Code
    Strapline
    To mark the first bank holidays of the year and the start of the countryside's busy season, CLA National Access Adviser Claire Wright offers practical and legal advice for those visiting and living in rural areas
    Title
    Safe access to the countryside: guidance for land managers and visitors

  • Sad news from CLA East

    Article
    CLA remembers Tim Woodward following his recent passing from a long-term illness Published on 11 Aug 2025
    Authors
    Cath Crowther
    Regions
    The East
    Strapline
    CLA remembers Tim Woodward following his recent passing from a long-term illness
    Title
    Sad news from CLA East

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