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The Future of Rural England report also sets out six themes critical to sustainable communities
Published on 16 Jul 2026
- Authors
- Mike Sims
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- The Future of Rural England report also sets out six themes critical to sustainable communities
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- CLA welcomes new cross-government board putting rural needs at heart of major policies
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With a new Prime Minister in Downing Street, now is the time to listen to rural businesses and unlock the countryside’s £40bn economic potential
Published on 22 Jul 2026
- Authors
- Peter Fage
- Campaigns
- Inheritance tax campaign,Succession planning & inheritance tax,Rural Powerhouse
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- With a new Prime Minister in Downing Street, now is the time to listen to rural businesses and unlock the countryside’s £40bn economic potential
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- Can Burnham’s reshuffle reset ties with rural Britain?
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As the 2026 Capital Grants round prepares to open – from eligibility and consents to evidence and upfront costs – discover what you need to check before applying
Published on 23 Jul 2026
- Authors
- Harrie Mort
- Campaigns
- Natural Capital
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- As the 2026 Capital Grants round prepares to open – from eligibility and consents to evidence and upfront costs – discover what you need to check before applying
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- Capital Grants 2026: your complete application checklist
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The CLA Team celebrate the retirement of long standing committee member, David Legh
Published on 9 Jul 2026
- Authors
- Natalie Oakes
- Regions
- The Midlands
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- The CLA Team celebrate the retirement of long standing committee member, David Legh
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- Celebrating 45 Years of Commitment
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The CLA response to the HMRC/Treasury/MHCLG consultation on the Government’s Budget 2025 ‘mansion tax’ proposals.
Published on 16 Jul 2026
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- Jonathan Thompson
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- The CLA’s response to the Government's 'mansion tax' or ‘family homes tax’ proposals criticises this proposed new tax in tax policy terms, outlines the practical problems in its implementation, and stresses the importance of using well-established exemptions, including proportionate exemptions for heritage, in avoiding unintended consequences.
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- Consultation response - High Value Council Tax Surcharge
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The CLA response to the HMRC/Treasury/MHCLG consultation on the Government’s Budget 2025 ‘mansion tax’ proposals.
Published on 16 Jul 2026
- Authors
- Jonathan Thompson
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- The CLA’s response to the Government's 'mansion tax' or ‘family homes tax’ proposals criticises this proposed new tax in tax policy terms, outlines the practical problems in its implementation, and stresses the importance of using well-established exemptions, including proportionate exemptions for heritage, in avoiding unintended consequences.
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- Consultation response - High Value Council Tax Surcharge
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Call out for member case studies
Published on 27 Jul 2026
- Authors
- Natalie Oakes
- Regions
- The Midlands
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- Call out for member case studies
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- Could you help tell the rural story?
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With a total funding pot of more than £47m, land managers in England are being encouraged to explore three new grant schemes supporting peatland restoration, paludiculture and water management infrastructure
Published on 9 Jul 2026
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- Matthew Doran
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- With a total funding pot of more than £47m, land managers in England are being encouraged to explore three new grant schemes supporting peatland restoration, paludiculture and water management infrastructure
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- Could your land benefit from new peatland funding?
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With the government setting out its delivery plan for nature and biodiversity in England, discover what land will qualify and what voluntary participation could mean for your rural business
Published on 17 Jul 2026
- Authors
- Susan Twining
- Campaigns
- Biodiversity Net Gain,Natural Capital
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- With the government setting out its delivery plan for 30by30 in England, discover what land will qualify and what voluntary participation could mean for your rural business
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- Defra’s delivery plan for nature explained – what land counts and how is it counted?
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Devon Branch Chairman Hayley Parker says "at a time when rural businesses need confidence to invest and plan for the future, Westminster has once again entered a period of uncertainty." Published on 28 Jul 2026
Devon Branch Chairman's Report 2026
News story- Authors
- Sarah Wells-Gaston
- Regions
- The South West
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- Devon Branch Chairman Hayley Parker delivers her Chairman's Report ahead of the AGM on September 8 2026
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- Devon Branch Chairman's Report 2026
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In this article, our Land Use Policy Adviser Harrie Mort summarises the key findings of the progress that has been made towards delivering England’s Environmental Improvement Plans.
Published on 6 Aug 2026
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- Sarah Wells-Gaston
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- Recent assessments of progress towards delivering England’s Environmental Improvement Plans show that the government is still falling short of its own environmental targets. Find out about the successes, missed opportunities and where the government will go from here and what it means for you.
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- Environmental Improvement Plan 2025: The current picture
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Only 34 on-farm reservoirs have been completed in England in the last five years – raising urgent questions about water security. Find out how we’re fighting to remove the barriers to building farm reservoirs
Published on 10 Jul 2026
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- Matthew Doran
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- Only 34 on-farm reservoirs have been completed in England in the last five years – raising urgent questions about water security. Find out how we’re fighting to remove the barriers to building farm reservoirs
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- Farm reservoirs: why removing the red tape can help food security and climate resilience