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  • Welsh Government’s Net Zero plan needs a rural focus

    Article
    Farmers and landowners have much to give and much to benefit from Net Zero, but the Welsh Government's plan leaves many questions unanswered Published on 28 Oct 2021
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    Wales
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    The Welsh Government’s Net Zero Wales plan raises questions about how an ambitious vision can be delivered in rural Wales
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    Welsh Government’s Net Zero plan needs a rural focus

  • Welsh Government’s call-to-arms to plant more trees needs to include better tree health support

    Article
    “Wales needs a Tree Health initiative similar to the pilot launched in England this week,” says CLA Senior Land Use Policy Adviser, Graham Clark Published on 1 Sep 2021
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    Wales
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    In Wales we should do more to support felling and restocking of diseased trees - learning from England's Tree Health pilot launched this week
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    Welsh Government’s call-to-arms to plant more trees needs to include better tree health support

  • Welsh PCC candidates need to step into the countryside and make their case about rural crime-fighting

    Article
    Candidates must think rural - and the elected PCCs need to work together - and with the rural community - to reduce crime in the Welsh countryside Published on 21 Apr 2021
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    Wales
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    “Wales’ Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) need to prioritise rural crime and work together,” says Nigel Hollett, Director CLA Cymru, ahead of the PCC elections, running alongside the Senedd elections on 6 May. “While they are campaigning for election, PCC candidates need to focus on the large ar
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    Welsh PCC candidates need to step into the countryside and make their case about rural crime-fighting

  • Welsh Tax forum reveals more and wider gaps between Wales and England – and the need to keep businesses growing in Wales

    Article
    The CLA’s tax specialist, Louise Speke, comments on the work of a Conservative opposition-led forum, which has just reported on its review of tax in Wales. Published on 31 Oct 2023
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    Wales
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    Tax, Wales tax
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    The CLA’s tax specialist, Louise Speke, comments on the work of a Conservative opposition-led forum, which has just reported on its review of tax in Wales.
    Title
    Welsh Tax forum reveals more and wider gaps between Wales and England – and the need to keep businesses growing in Wales

  • Welsh Tourism at a Crossroads: Challenges and Opportunities for Rural Wales

    Feature article
    Tourism remains a cornerstone of the rural Welsh economy, bringing in nearly £5 billion in 2023 alone. However, a wave of new policy changes and planning restrictions is now threatening the viability of this vital industry. Published on 22 May 2025
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    Wales
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    Tourism remains a cornerstone of the rural Welsh economy, bringing in nearly £5 billion in 2023 alone. With its unique blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and hospitality, Wales attracts millions of visitors annually. However, a wave of new policy changes and planning restrictions is now threatening the viability of this vital industry.
    Title
    Welsh Tourism at a Crossroads: Challenges and Opportunities for Rural Wales

  • Welsh farmers at risk of being undercut long term in new Kiwi trade deal, says leading rural group

    Article
    Welsh farmers will be asking questions about the New Zealand trade deal and its impact on their business Published on 21 Oct 2021
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    Wales
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    Welsh farmers will be asking questions about the New Zealand trade deal and its impact on their business
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    Welsh farmers at risk of being undercut long term in new Kiwi trade deal, says leading rural group

  • Welsh farmers creating woodland to receive higher payment rates

    Article
    New measures by the Welsh Government have been announced resulting in more funding available for Welsh farmers who plant trees Published on 26 May 2023
    Authors
    Rob Hackney
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    New measures by the Welsh Government have been announced resulting in more funding available for Welsh farmers who plant trees
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    Welsh farmers creating woodland to receive higher payment rates

  • Welsh farmers now on the brink under interim scheme

    Article
    The Welsh Government should withdraw its Interim Scheme, Habitat Wales, and extend the existing scheme, Glastir until 2025. Our call comes as many existing Glastir contract holders are facing a reduction in payments as vital support comes to an end at the end of this year. Published on 27 Sep 2023
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    Wales
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    Many Welsh farms face a dramatic reduction in support at a critical time. The Welsh Government should withdraw its Interim Scheme, Habitat Wales, and extend the existing rural payments scheme, Glastir until 2025.
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    Welsh farmers now on the brink under interim scheme

  • Welsh farming and environment groups express shared budget concerns to First Minister

    Article
    The CLA has co-signed a letter to the Welsh Government's First Minister expressing intense concern that the rural affairs budget should be maintained. Published on 6 Dec 2023
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    Wales
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    The CLA has co-signed a letter to the Welsh Government's First Minister expressing intense concern that the Rural Affairs budget should be maintained.
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    Welsh farming and environment groups express shared budget concerns to First Minister

  • Welsh farms fear a black hole in funding as England surges ahead in finessing their new scheme

    Article
    Welsh farmers need to know where they stand as CLA Cymru calls for a Welsh Government pilot scheme to test-out and point the way forwards for an effective system of support for Welsh farming Published on 8 Jul 2021
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    Wales
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    CLA Cymru is calling for a Welsh Government pilot scheme to test-out and point the way forwards for an effective system of support for Welsh farming.
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    Welsh farms fear a black hole in funding as England surges ahead in finessing their new scheme

  • Welsh police forces lead the way with heritage crime drive

    Article
    Wales' four police forces collaborate in a clamp-down on heritage crime. CLA Cymru represents landowners and rural businesses who are responsible for heritage sites, memorials and other historical structures. Published on 21 Jun 2022
    Campaigns
    Rural Crime
    Regions
    Wales
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    Wales' four police forces have linked-up to drive down heritage crime with a stark warning – once it is gone it cannot be returned. CLA Cymru has been part of the forces' heritage crime strategy group.
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    Welsh police forces lead the way with heritage crime drive

  • Welsh rural tourism sector set to suffer under Welsh Government policy

    Article
    A newly proposed statutory licencing scheme for holiday accommodation will be an unfair mechanism to manage the widely-criticised Visitor Levy - and will do nothing to solve Wales’ affordable homes crisis. Published on 16 Nov 2022
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    Wales
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    CLA Cymru responds to the Welsh Government Economy Minister’s Oral Statement (15 November) announcing that a statutory licencing scheme is to be introduced in Wales for all visitor accommodation.
    Title
    Welsh rural tourism sector set to suffer under Welsh Government policy

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