Country Land & Business Assn
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The leading membership body for owners of land, property and businesses in rural England and Wales. We champion the rural economy, environment and way of life.
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Joined September 2010
The government's impact analysis on capping inheritance tax reliefs for farmers and rural businesses claims it will not have any "significant macroeconomic impacts". We know this isn't true - it is is already inflicting damage on the economy and will cost the government more
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Ad: As a steward of the land, your legacy needs a trusted advisor. @BrabnersLLP's award-winning agricultural and landed estate legal team provides succession planning and estate management solutions for landowners all over the UK. Find your lawyer: https://t.co/XHwGfmEJDG
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"It's a blight on the landscape. It impacts on farms, on crops, on biodiversity and the environment as well." @CathCrowtherCLA explains how damaging #flytipping can be for everyone - none more so than the rural landowners who are responsible for the costly clear up. 🚯
Dumped hazardous waste could cost farmer £26,000
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Wood you believe it - it’s National Forestry Conference day! We’re welcoming nearly 200 people for a day of top talks, including the Minister, networking and good food, in partnership with @ForestryComm @GrowninBritain #CLA @CLAtweets
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How can you prepare your business, land and family for the future? 📆 To help you find solutions and develop a forward-thinking strategy, we're hitting the road to offer you free #successionplanning and #inheritancetax advice in-person. Find out more: 👇 https://t.co/ewj85KJswu
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How can you prepare your rural business, land and family for the future? Get crucial advice to help you plan ahead at a free roadshow event near you
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We are extremely concerned about the regularity of processed waste being dumped on our members’ land. Today, @cathcrowther met with a member on the Essex/Hertfordshire border and @BBCLookEast to highlight the scale of the problem.
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Representing rural. 🤝 Today at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, we joined the debate on how to grow the #ruraleconomy. Here, the CLA's Jonathan Roberts emphasises the importance of housing projects in countryside communities. #RuralPowerhouse #CPC25
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This is tomorrow! A couple of spaces remain, call the team on 01264 358 195 to secure your place ⬇️#CLA @CLAtweets @GrowninBritain @ForestryComm
The forestry event of the year is next week!🌳 It's not too late to book your place for our annual Forestry Conference, organised by @CLAtweets, @ForestryComm @GrowninBritain, featuring Forestry Minister @MaryCreagh_ & many more expert speakers: https://t.co/w8ccjiBDni
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Fresh insights on agriculture in Wales. 🌱 The Welsh Government recently published a range of impact assessments on the #SFS, and while there are positives, they show that there is more to do to make the scheme work for farms throughout Wales. Read more:
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Following the latest SFS impact assessments from the Welsh Government, CLA Cymru’s Fraser McAuley shares some key thoughts and advice on the rollout of the scheme
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🚨 Save the date! 🚨 Join us at the end of January for essential insights on succession planning for family businesses. 🔑 Key topics: • Tax updates & CLA support • Business structures • Legal essentials Keep an eye on our website. More info coming soon.
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4⃣ fascinating events, based at stunning locations in rural Wales, are coming up this month - the first on Wednesday this week in Welshpool. Hear from inspiring guest speakers on a variety of subjects, available to both members and non-members. 👇 https://t.co/mGynDybxR9
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Learn about four fascinating events in the CLA Cymru calendar and book yourself onto one of our upcoming dates – available to members and non-members
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Hear from Eleanor Wood, Senior Public Affairs Manager at @CLAtweets, as she reflects on the success of our fringe event at the @LabourParty Conference. Conversations like these highlight why it is essential to push for stronger #measures, #policies, & #actions.
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A look back to last week's @UKLabour Party Conference. ↩️ By meeting ministers, hosting events and contributing to panel discussions in Liverpool, the CLA was uniquely positioned to offer a rural perspective on the conference's key talking points:
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To review the 2025 Labour party conference, CLA Public Affairs Adviser Henry Welch discusses how the CLA is continuing to press the government on a variety of rural matters
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Happy National Young Farmers' Week 2025! It's a week-long celebration of Young Farmers' Clubs – and we want YOU to join in! It's time to share how YFC makes a difference to you, your community and British food and farming. #YFCMakesADifference #nationalyoungfarmersweek
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From Hollywood to restoring 'Downton Shabby': Hear the incredible story of how film-maker @HopwoodXIV swapped LA for his family's derelict English ancestral home, at the final @CLAtweets London Branch evening of 2025. Book here: https://t.co/3CceRh5El7 Hosted by @RathbonesGroup
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The rural economy is vital to the success of the country, but with its key sectors facing huge challenges, how will businesses survive? 💰 Join our expert panel @griffitha MP, the @CLAtweets Jonathan Robert’s, Kate Nicholls OBE, Cllr @john_cope and @LizzieHacking
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Telfit Farm has undergone a remarkable transformation since the Leatham family acquired it in 2016. 🌾 As well as hosting #weddings, #retreats and #filmshoots, the family also champions #regenerativefarming and ethically-sourced meat. Learn more here:
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Discover how CLA members, the Leatham family, have converted a 1,100-acre farm in the Yorkshire Dales into a series of thriving rural businesses
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Looking for a #BritishFoodFortnight weekend activity with the children? Take them to an open farm, so they can see how their food is made/produced. Valuable life-skills...
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Last call... our @CLAtweets Cumbria Branch AGM, kindly supported by @Savills - which takes place on 9 Oct @DalemainMansion will close at 5pm today. Don't miss out on a fascinating visit and meal! More info & register: https://t.co/b1kFYrlFTH
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Great to be fully booked today for the @CLAtweets visit to Warnham Park. Attendees heard from our President Victoria Vyvyan and enjoyed a tour and lunch. Supported by Batcheller Monkhouse @KrestonReeves @crippslaw #CLA #Sussex
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It's been a busy morning at the Dairy Show at @BathandWest, where @CLAtweets Deputy President Gavin Lane spoke to a packed house during the Agri Forum seminar on IHT. If you're visiting the show, pop over & say hello to our regional team on Stand 199.
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