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Localism Bill must support growth countryside
The CLA today said the Coalition Government’s proposed Localism Bill must do more to help deliver economic growth in rural communities. The…
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Scrapping EMA will hit rural students hardest
The CLA in the North has expressed concern over the proposed scrapping of the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) from next September. The…
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Victory on council seizures of private property
A law allowing councils to seize private homes left empty for more than six months is set to be changed – after CLA lobbying on the issue. The…
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CLA broadband victory in spending review
The CLA today celebrated victory for its rural broadband campaign as the Government announced £530 million of funding to roll-out a superfast…
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CLA relieved at government renewable heat offer
The CLA today expressed relief over the Government’s offer of support for renewable heat by honouring the commitment for the Renewable Heat…
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No 'home sweet home' on the farm, says CLA
The CLA today said a Government plan to make it easier for farmers to convert agricultural buildings into houses is just part of the solution in…
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CLA 'relieved' at axing of Severn Barrage plan
The CLA today welcomed the announcement that the large-scale tidal barrier proposed for the River Severn has been cut by the Government. CLA Deputy…
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Don't forget rural-urban digital divide, says CLA
The CLA today issued a reminder not to forget the rural-urban digital divide during Get Online Week. The Association warned that businesses and…
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New coastal path 'waste of money' says CLA
The CLA today said the plan to roll out the All-England coastal path on the South West coast followed by five further areas across the country was an…
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Funding wildlife must not burden rural businesses
The CLA today sounded a note of caution about RSPB proposals for new taxes to protect the environment. The Association said that the plans – in a…
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