Country Land & Business Assn

CLA President Gavin Lane outlines the key, short and long-term priorities for the rural economy. From fighting inheritance tax changes to securing certainty on agri-environment schemes, Gavin is committed to championing the positive impact of land management and the importance of inter-generational family businesses on the wider economy. #RuralPowerhouse

The Treasury has denied claims that a one-year freeze on private sector rents in England has been considered. 🏡 Nonetheless, to make the case on behalf of rural landlords, the CLA has moved quickly by writing to Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Read more: cla.org.uk/news/cla-warns…

Win for the CLA and countryside as rural affairs is added to devolution plans. ✅ CLA President Gavin Lane: "local authorities will have real powers to help businesses to grow the economy, create jobs, sustain our communities and protect our way of life." cla.org.uk/news/cla-win-n…

Join @CLAtweets President Gavin Lane for a drinks reception at @CerealsEvent 2026, as the show moves to @JeremyClarkson's Diddly Squat Farm this summer. It will be held from 3.30pm on 10 June, hosted on the Shakespeare Martineau stand. Book: members.cla.org.uk/MY-CLA/Events/… #CLA

The @CLAtweets Pres. Gavin Lane opening our 'Beyond the bark and timber ...' conference at @alnwickcastle - thank you to our sponsors, brilliant speakers... and delegates!

So many pioneering and exciting entrepreneurs under one roof at today's CLA #NextGen event. 🤝 Some major highlights from the day: - truly thought-provoking stories and case studies from thriving rural businesses - sharing ideas with some wonderfully innovative land managers, young and old - practical tips and lessons learnt in hands-on workshops - the glorious sunshine, food and gardens at the @ThorpeEstate in Staffordshire A lot to take home and consider. Thank you to everyone who joined us today, including our fantastic event hosts and sponsors @CarterJonas and we hope to see you at another CLA event very soon.

A lot of food for thought so far at the 2026 CLA Next Generation conference. 💭 Nodding heads and notepad writing all around as today’s guests at the @ThorpeEstate have heard fascinating talks from: - Ted Beale, @CarterJonas - ⁠Henry Rossiter, Belmont Estate - ⁠Alice Favre, @ChettleEstate - Tim Hopkin, @thelandapp - ⁠Simon Egan, @Capco - ⁠Tom McVeigh, @HallKenton - ⁠Emma Blandford, @unclehenrysLinc And more to come in our workshops this afternoon! #NextGen

Join our free online webinar at 1:30pm tomorrow for advice on human rights in compulsory purchase cases. 🏗️ Open to CLA members and non-members, reserve your place to learn from key case studies and get more context about the #compulsorypurchase process: @6f658729-6955-4900-9ce4-4c324705ae5f" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c4e97252…

Getting ready for a sun-filled day at the CLA #NextGen conference. ☀️

Farm Diversification: Should You Start a Holiday Let? In this Host Planet Podcast sponsored by Hostfully, @CLAtweets Rural Surveyor Emily Richardson speaks to James Varley (23mins) youtu.be/_E_ZTa0U88o?si… via @YouTube

From strategy to success: what six rural enterprises teach us about #diversification. 🤝 To learn about the positives and pitfalls of business diversifications, check out our latest story for advice from six thriving CLA members in England and Wales: cla.org.uk/news/making-di…

Update on landmark legal case against green energy developer. 🔌 Discover how a recent case in Wales could fundamentally shift the relationship between rural communities and energy companies: cla.org.uk/wales-news/upd…

New vacancies available at the CLA. 🚨 If you want to champion the rural economy and are ready for a new career challenge, we have the following vacancies currently available: - Policy Adviser, Wales - Environment Policy Adviser, London - CLA Board Member cla.org.uk/about-cla/job-…

What are the rights and responsibilities of land managers to users of public rights of way? In our latest webinar recording, now available for CLA members to watch, learn about: 🚶 The changes to legislation and the direction of access reform 🛣️ How to avoid getting into hot water with the highways authority 📱 Correcting app user errors ❓Myths and truths around liability and public access Watch the discussion here: cla.org.uk/news/cla-webin…

Have you ever heard so many inspiring stories in one afternoon? We're proud to have run our future of farming conference with @PlumptonCollege and @VirginMoney once again, with 150 in attendance. We learnt how standing still is not an option, and that you learn by doing #CLA

The damaging impacts of tax changes on woodlands. 🌳 According to new survey, IHT changes could impact domestic timber supply, carbon storage and nature recovery, with nearly 60% of foresters saying they are now less likely to create new woodland: cla.org.uk/news/majority-…

Excited to announce our speakers for this year's @CLAtweets Big Breakfast at the Royal Three Counties Show: Richard Negus, a top hedgelayer & podcast co-host, and Patrick Galbraith, The Telegraph’s Environment Correspondent & author of "Uncommon Ground"! cla.org.uk/cla-midlands-n…

This is next month! ⬇️ Book here and save 20% when registering 3 people: members.cla.org.uk/MY-CLA/Events/… Supported by Ilos Energy #CLA @CLAtweets

Looking fwd to seeing our @CLAtweets members at our Yorkshire Branch AGM at the fantastic @CarltonTowers Estate. Our special guest will be CLA Pres. Gavin Lane, along with our hosts, the Fitzalan Howard family, kindly supp. by @Wrigleys_Law Details: bit.ly/4tBWMnC

Final few tickets remaining for next week's CLA Next Generation Conference. 🎫 With our fourth annual #NextGen event almost fully-booked, secure your place for a fascinating insight into rural innovation and learn more about the new workshops here: cla.org.uk/news/new-featu…