If you know someone who is interested in making a difference for the rural economy who has experience on infrastructure please ask them to get in touch

The South East's set to shed 25,000 jobs & have billions wiped from its economy due to the crippling inheritance tax changes set to come in next year, new data shows. Country Land & Business Assn has now written to rural Labour MPs highlighting the dire consequences & urging them to back clawback

We're #hiring. 🤝 At a pivotal time for rural areas, you could join CLA South West or CLA East as a regional adviser/surveyor. If you, or someone you know, might be interested in backing rural businesses, visit our careers page and share our latest roles: cla.org.uk/about-cla/job-…

A busy couple of days so far Royal Norfolk Show has included raising key issues facing our members with Daniel Zeichner Ben Goldsborough MP Terry Jermy MP Alice Macdonald MP Victoria Atkins and BBC Norfolk

Get invaluable advice to secure the future of your rural business. 🔒 If you're looking for a solution to your #successionplanning worries, while keeping costs down, explore our online hub today – tailor-made by our tax experts for CLA members: cla.org.uk/campaigns/succ…

At Groundswell on 3 July, come and visit the CLA stand for an enlightening (and delicious) breakfast session. 🥪 It's not too late to secure your place & hear from CLA President Victoria Vyvyan, Alistair Carmichael MP & AIC | Agricultural Industries Confederation's Vicky Robinson: members.cla.org.uk/MY-CLA/Events/…

The economy could lose £14.9bn if the government follows through with #inheritancetax proposals, and more than 200,000 jobs could be lost according to CLA-backed survey from Family Business UK & CBI. But how will your region be affected? Find out here: cla.org.uk/news/the-true-…

"Yet another pressure that the industry doesn't need at this moment." Listen to CLA Vice President Joe Evans, from 05:00 on yesterday's Farming Today, as he discusses the government's potential changes to telecoms leases and infrastructure: bbc.in/4ey26SE

Looking forward to Groundswell Visit us on stand DF E 30 Join us for Breakfast Thursday and hear from Alistair Carmichael MP Country Land & Business Assn President Victoria Vyvyan & AIC | Agricultural Industries Confederation’s Vicky Robinson. Bookings below

Discussing key issues facing Country Land & Business Assn members with Defra UK Secretary of State Steve Reed during our time at Groundswell today. Cath Crowther CLA Midlands

𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻: there's still time to apply to become a regional adviser/surveyor for CLA South West (17 July) and CLA East (21 July). Please share our latest opportunities with someone you know who might be interested before the deadlines close: cla.org.uk/about-cla/job-…

Date set for 2025 National Forestry Conference. 🌳 Our focus this year is 'resilience & innovation' and will feature a packed programme of sessions. Learn more and reserve your place on 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟴 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿: members.cla.org.uk/MY-CLA/Events/… Forestry Commission Grown in Britain

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

Farmers demand urgent rethink on tax raid which will 'severely damage rural economy' ift.tt/sGcAMNH

'Voices from the Countryside' is the theme for this year's #NationalRuralCrimeActionWeek. 📣 It's a crucial time to consider how to safeguard what you hold dear. Stay tuned for updates from the CLA throughout the week and visit our dedicated rural crime hub as we share guidance

We're recruiting Join our team and make a difference to the rural economy, at a pivotal time for the industry We're looking for someone to advise CLA East members and contribute to our lobbying across the region, working with our brilliant team Details👉linkedin.com/jobs/view/4293…

Click on my face below (with sound on) to hear Kaleb Cooper give his verdict on this year’s Cereals. Andrew Ward 🇬🇧🚜 will be pleased. Plus, the full programme, including a reshuffle chat with Cath Crowther CLA East is on the BBC Sounds App link here 👇 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

Join CLA East Development seminar Looking at small & large sites the day will run through the planning legal & tax considerations & update on policy with Savills Rural UK HCR Law Saffery Catesby plus a tour of AlconburyCampus 2 Oct Non members welcome tinyurl.com/yms3wfte

CLA East Director @cathcrowther met the Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Paul Bristow this week to discuss how we ensure the rural economy and rural communities are properly considered and supported.