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Efra report backs CLA’s concerns over barriers to rural growth
The CLA identified digital infrastructure, planning and rates, affordability of housing and access to finance as major barriers to rural growth during the Efra Select Committee hearing. CLA President...
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Housing crisis report launched by CLA
The organisation last night (21 January) launched Tackling the Housing Crisis in England at a packed London event, attended by MPs, peers and housing professionals, at the ICE, Westminster. Speakers...
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Government plans for rural economic growth undermined by planning U-turn
The CLA today (11 July) welcomed the decision to abolish the London Borough of Islington’s Article 4 Direction – preventing the conversion of offices into homes – which contradicted Government plans...
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Countryside shocked by Royal Mail threat to end Universal Service Obligation
The CLA, which represents landowners, farmers and rural businesses, has said the threat from the Chief Executive of Royal Mail to end its obligation to deliver and collect post six days a week would...
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Enterprise Bill must benefit rural businesses
The CLA has called on Government to ensure the newly-announced Enterprise Bill helps rural businesses to invest and grow. The organisation, which represents landowners, farmers and rural businesses,...
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Strong Productivity Plan for Rural Businesses, but Broadband Plans Falls Short
The Government’s Productivity Plan sets out important actions to boost rural growth, long-term investment and diversification of farm businesses but falls short of what is needed on rural broadband,...
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New plan will boost starter homes in rural areas
Villages and towns in England’s rural communities will be allowed to build starter homes for local residents as part of plans set out by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, and...
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Pembrokeshire businesses highlight why farming matters to rural economy
Dairy Cattle at Eithinman farm, Pembrokeshire Pembrokeshire businesses have put the spotlight on the rural economy, highlighting how valuable the farming industry is to the local community, at a...
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Local bank closure devastating for rural businesses
Mared Jones The closure of Lloyds Bank in Tregaron has sparked criticism from the Farmers’ Union of Wales in Ceredigion, who describe the closure as devastating news for rural businesses. Mared Jones,...
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