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With Farm Safety Week in full swing, CLA encourages entire industry to put safety first this harvest
Published on 18 Jul 2023
- Authors
- Mike Sims
- Strapline
- With Farm Safety Week in full swing, CLA encourages entire industry to put safety first this harvest
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- The importance of farm safety: Changing attitudes can save lives
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Water quality in the River Wye
Article- Authors
- Natalie Oakes
- Regions
- The Midlands
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- Regional Adviser, Helen Dale, was recently invited to a round-table discussion hosted by The Rt Hon Dr Thérèse Coffey MP to discuss the challenges relating to water quality in the River Wye
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- Water quality in the River Wye
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Down Syndrome Development Trust (DSDT) among the groups to successfully apply for funding
Published on 18 Jul 2023
- Authors
- Mike Sims
- Regions
- The South East
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- Down Syndrome Development Trust (DSDT) among the groups to successfully apply for funding
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- Sussex-based charity secures CLA Charitable Trust funding to help run horticulture activities for young people
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A diversified estate that once was regularly visited by the Prince of Wales, now houses a variety of diverse businesses
Published on 18 Jul 2023
- Authors
- Natalie Oakes
- Regions
- The Midlands
- Strapline
- A diversified estate that once was regularly visited by the Prince of Wales, now houses a variety of diverse businesses
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- From old to new - CLA Midlands Women’s Network visit
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The Westminster Government has extended permitted development rights from 28 to 60 days. We call on the welsh government to follow suit to sustain the tourist sector's competitiveness, to support farm incomes and to create additional capacity for car parking and camp sites when we need it most.
Published on 17 Jul 2023
- Regions
- Wales
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- The Westminster Government has extended permitted development rights from 28 to 60 days. We call on the welsh government to follow suit to sustain the tourist sector's competitiveness, to support farm incomes and to create additional capacity for car parking and camp sites when we need it most.
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- Welsh Government must act to ensure Welsh farmers and landowners can cater for visitor demand, and compete with English holiday destinations
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NRW has been commissioned to assess the proposal to create a new National Park in North East Wales. The proposal rekindles an old debate and raises new questions. CLA Cymru's Bethany Turner reports - and calls on affected members to respond when the consultation starts this autumn.
Published on 6 Jul 2023
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- Wales
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- CLA Cymru Policy Adviser, Bethany Turner, reflects on the proposal to create a new National Park in the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley. NRW is starting a formal evaluation of the case. We call on affected members to be ready to engage in another consultation process and share their views.
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- New National Park proposal revives old issues and raises new questions
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Ahead of harvest, Gavin Lane, CLA Vice President and Chair of the Farm Safety Partnership, finds out how two CLA members tackle health and safety on their farms
Published on 10 Jul 2023
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- Gavin Lane
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- Ahead of harvest, Gavin Lane, CLA Vice President and Chair of the Farm Safety Partnership, finds out how two CLA members tackle health and safety on their farms
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- Pre-harvest checks: the need for a health and safety mindset
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East Anglia Green Consultation
Article- Authors
- Lee Murphy
- Regions
- The East
- Strapline
- Second non-statutory consultation is now underway
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- East Anglia Green Consultation
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CLA Land Use Policy Adviser Matthew Doran dives deeper into the value of lowland peat for landowners and our environment
Published on 12 Jul 2023
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- Matthew Doran
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- CLA Land Use Policy Adviser Matthew Doran dives deeper into the value of lowland peat for landowners and our environment
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- Lowland agricultural peat: why is it important?
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Analysis of the government’s amendments to permitted development rights for the temporary use of land for camping and film-making
Published on 13 Jul 2023
- Authors
- Shannon Fuller
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- Analysis of the government’s amendments to permitted development rights for the temporary use of land for camping and film-making
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- Permitted development rights: encouragement for camping and filming
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Important updates to the progress of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill and Sustainable Farming Scheme. Reported by CLA Cymru Senior Policy Adviser Fraser McAuley
Published on 14 Jul 2023
- Authors
- Fraser McAuley
- Regions
- Wales
- Strapline
- Important updates to the progress of the Agriculture (Wales) Bill and Sustainable Farming Scheme. Reported by CLA Cymru Senior Policy Adviser Fraser McAuley
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- Updates to the Welsh Sustainable Farming Scheme
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Off the back of CLA lobbying, the UK Government has announced the extension of permitted development rights (PDR) from 28 days for rural businesses in England
Published on 11 Jul 2023
- Authors
- Jonathan Roberts
- Campaigns
- Rural Powerhouse
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- Following CLA lobbying, the UK Government has announced the extension of permitted development rights (PDR) from 28 days for rural businesses in England
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- CLA reacts to the extension of permitted development rights in England