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We break down how the Welsh Government’s plans for business rates reforms will benefit some rural businesses, but leave others facing higher bills
Published on 5 Feb 2026
- Authors
- Mark Burton
- Regions
- Wales
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- We break down how the Welsh Government’s plans for business rates reforms will benefit some rural businesses, but leave others facing higher bills
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- Understanding Wales’ new business rates system
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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
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- 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
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- Understanding ELM schemes: where does SFI fit?
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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
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- Jonathan Thompson
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- 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
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- Under the new planning framework, why is the government picking a fight with heritage?
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Published on 19 Feb 2026
- Authors
- Graham Clark
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- 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.
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- UKWAS Revised Text on Game Release Pens Consultation Response
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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
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- 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.
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- UKWAS Revised Text on Game Release Pens Consultation Response
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Funding opportunity for land managers in Notts
Published on 23 Feb 2026
- Authors
- Peter Ewin
- Regions
- The East
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- Funding opportunity for land managers in Notts
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- Trees for Climate Funding in Nottinghamshire
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With trail hunting in the spotlight, CLA National Access Adviser Claire Wright explains how the latest practical guidance can help you better understand landowner liability
Published on 22 Jan 2026
- Authors
- Claire Wright
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- With trail hunting in the spotlight, CLA National Access Adviser Claire Wright explains how the latest practical guidance can help you better understand landowner liability
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- Trail hunting, legislation and landowner risk
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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
Tougher hare coursing sentences announced - why new guidelines matter in the fight against poaching
News story- Authors
- Claire Wright
- Campaigns
- Rural Crime
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- 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
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- Tougher hare coursing sentences announced - why new guidelines matter in the fight against poaching
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CLA proud to continue its involvement in event promoting innovation and sustainability
Published on 20 Jan 2026
- Authors
- Mike Sims
- Regions
- The South East
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- CLA proud to continue its involvement in event promoting innovation and sustainability
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- Top growers and former Secretary of State to speak at leading farming conference
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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
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- Land Use Policy Adviser Matthew Doran explains how the CLA is advocating on new proposals for water abstraction rights, permitting rules and reservoir safety
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- Three key changes to water resources policy and what they mean for land managers
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CLA reveals the worst affected and calls for urgent action
Published on 16 Feb 2026
- Authors
- Mike Sims
- Regions
- The South East
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- CLA reveals the worst affected and calls for urgent action
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- The ‘not spot’ mobile postcodes of the South East
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CLA National Access Adviser Claire Wright explains what the data tells us about catapult misuse in the UK and how the authorities are tackling wildlife crime
Published on 30 Apr 2026
- Authors
- Claire Wright
- Campaigns
- Rural Crime
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- CLA National Access Adviser Claire Wright explains what the data tells us about catapult misuse in the UK and how the authorities are tackling wildlife crime
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- The growing concern of catapults and wildlife crime