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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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CLA South East surveyor Rosie Salt-Crockford reflects on a recent visit in this new blog
Published on 22 Apr 2026
- Authors
- 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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Come prepared with your land-based business questions for our advisers at Devon County Show and Royal Cornwall Show. Published on 14 May 2026
Who will you meet at our Summer Shows?
News story- Authors
- Sarah Wells-Gaston
- Regions
- The South West
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- Come prepared with your land-based business questions for our advisers at Devon County Show and Royal Cornwall Show.
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- Who will you meet at our Summer Shows?
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A tongue-in-cheek reflection on an unexpectedly powerful reason to object to nationally important infrastructure schemes
Published on 20 Aug 2026
- Authors
- Rosie Salt-Crockford
- Regions
- The South East
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- A tongue-in-cheek reflection on an unexpectedly powerful reason to object to nationally important infrastructure schemes
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- When the fairies file an objection
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Policy Adviser Mark Burton analyses the business rates cut for hospitality and leisure
Published on 5 Oct 2026
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- Mark Burton
- Regions
- Wales
- Search keywords
- business rates, retail business rates multiplier, 30% cut, Welsh Government
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- Policy Adviser Mark Burton analyses the business rates cut for hospitality and leisure
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- What the Welsh Government's announcement on business rates means for rural businesses
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As the government consults on greater planning powers for mayors in England, we examine the proposals and what they could mean for landowners, farmers and rural businesses
Published on 17 Sep 2026
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- Shannon Fuller
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- As the government consults on greater planning powers for mayors in England, we examine the proposals and what they could mean for landowners, farmers and rural businesses
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- What new mayoral planning powers could mean for rural communities
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CLA South East team gives snapshot of 2026’s diverse work so far
Published on 27 Feb 2026
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- Mike Sims
- Regions
- The South East
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- CLA South East team gives snapshot of 2026’s diverse work so far
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- What does the CLA do for its members? Answer: A lot!
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In the third of our four-part series on Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), we discuss, in practice, what the scheme can offer your land and business
Published on 21 May 2026
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- Jack Chivers
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- In the third of our four-part series on Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), we discuss, in practice, what the scheme can offer your land and business
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- What SFI offers and how to decide what's right for your business
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Landowners and managers within the Western Forest area are being invited to explore how trees and woodland could work for their land.
Published on 13 Oct 2026
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- Sarah Wells-Gaston
- Regions
- The South West
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- Up to £500,000 funding available for tree planting and management projects in the Western Forest this planting season.
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- Western Forest launches support for farmers and landowners
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CLA Cymru welcomes consultation on rural proofing, which we campaigned for in our 2026 manifesto
Published on 30 Jul 2026
- Authors
- Steven Crane-Jenkins
- Regions
- Wales
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- CLA Cymru welcomes the consultation on rural proofing announced during the Royal Welsh Show
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- Welsh government consulting on CLA Cymru proposal
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Despite mounting pressure on Wales’ rural economy, the latest government plans fail to deliver targeted support for farming, land management and countryside businesses
Published on 8 Jul 2026
- Authors
- Fraser McAuley
- Regions
- Wales
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- Despite mounting pressure on Wales’ rural economy, the latest government plans fail to deliver targeted support for farming, land management and countryside businesses
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- Welsh Government’s supplementary budget ignores rural priorities, says CLA Cymru
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Senior Policy Adviser Fraser McAuley provides an overview of the new Optional and Collaborative layers of the Sustainable Farming Scheme (SFS).
Published on 21 Apr 2026
- Authors
- Sarah Wells-Gaston
- Regions
- Wales
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- Overview of Optional and Collaborative Layers of the Sustainable Farming Scheme.
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- Welsh Farmers gain new tools to build resilient, sustainable farms