@CLAAccess

National Access Adviser for the CLA Advising members on all types of public rights of way, permissive access & access policy.

 Biddestone, England
cla.org.uk/rural-powerhouse
Joined July 2015
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The fight back starts here and we need your help. ✍️the form + a letter will be sent to your MP on your behalf. 📷Share the link with family, friends + neighbours and ask them to sign it too. They do not need to be CLA members to join the fight.
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Westpoint becomes a living classroom for 1,500 Devon children southwestfarmer.co.uk/news/2…

Westpoint becomes a living classroom for 1,500 Devon children

More than 1,500 Devon schoolchildren explored farming, food production, animal welfare and rural careers at Farmwise Devon's hands-on event at Westpoint Arena.

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Revealed: Government quietly dropped plan to prepare England for wildfires

FOI request shows wildfire risk scheme scrapped, as data highlights many fire services lack proper protective gear

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Small sign. Big message. Help prevent wildfires and protect the countryside. CLA members can request FREE Help Prevent Wildfire signs to display on their land. Get yours by contacting the CLA Midlands team: [email protected] | 01785 337 010
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Dog owner charged after man killed by German shepherd telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/08…

Man charged after German Shepherd killed walker

Man, 55, died in hospital after being bitten on footpath in Wakefield on Saturday

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Incredibly, almost 9️⃣ out of 🔟 CLA members that we surveyed have experienced illegal hare coursing on their property. A recent survey reveals the hidden cost of hare coursing and the devastating impact it continues to have on rural areas. Read more: cla.org.uk/news/the-hidden-t…

The hidden toll of hare coursing • CLA

With almost nine out of ten experiencing this illegal activity on their own land, recent CLA survey reveals the true cost of illegal hare coursing on rural businesses

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Farmers and rural communities are on the frontline of drought and wildfire risks. We need MPs to hear directly from you about what's needed to protect livelihoods and landscapes. 📣 Read our 3 key lobbying priorities and learn how you can play your part: cla.org.uk/news/drought-and-…

Drought and wildfire: why your MP needs to hear from you • CLA

As dry conditions continue to affect land managers across the UK, your voice can help strengthen calls for faster government action

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"Government has in effect banned the single-most important method of preventing wildfires," says the CLA's Jonathan Roberts. "Put simply, they must reverse the policy immediately." Read more 👇 dailymail.com/news/article-1…

Eco-dogma is blamed for turning Britain into a tinderbox

With temperatures forecast to hit 38C today, campaigners say the Government has ignored warnings that its policies have turned swathes of countryside into tinderboxes.

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Claire Wright retweeted
Natural England@NaturalEnglandAug 7
There is an exceptional risk of wildfires starting and spreading this weekend. ⚠️ If you are visiting the countryside, please follow this advice to reduce the risk of harm to people and nature. Please share this message to keep people and wildlife safe.
A warning poster with a fiery background states: "Wildfire Risk is High!" It includes three icons: a crossed-out barbecue with "No BBQs," a crossed-out litter symbol with "No litter," and a fire engine with "Call 999 in emergencies." The text at the bottom reads: "Follow these rules to keep you and our environment safe.

ALT A warning poster with a fiery background states: "Wildfire Risk is High!" It includes three icons: a crossed-out barbecue with "No BBQs," a crossed-out litter symbol with "No litter," and a fire engine with "Call 999 in emergencies." The text at the bottom reads: "Follow these rules to keep you and our environment safe.

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Dog attack kills two rams as Exmoor footpath closes after horrific incident southwestfarmer.co.uk/news/2…

Dog attack kills two rams as Exmoor footpath closes after horrific incident

A public footpath across Exmoor has been closed after a suspected dog attack left two rams dead, prompting an appeal for information to help identify the dog's owner.

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Sheep cornered by out-of-control dog prompts police warning over livestock worrying southwestfarmer.co.uk/news/2…

Sheep cornered by out-of-control dog prompts police warning over livestock worrying

Sheep cornered by out-of-control dog prompt police warning in Piddle Valley

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Fires on Exmoor advice and prevention

Fires on Exmoor - Information and guidance Help to prevent moorland fires

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Today, and everyday, we stand for British farmers. 🌾 Our team is joining #Farm24 to celebrate the people, passion and hard work behind UK agriculture - an industry that feeds the nation, cares for the countryside and supports thousands of rural businesses. To everyone working around the clock to keep Britain going, thank you.
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Westward spread of hare coursing alarms CLA - Farmers Weekly fwi.co.uk/news/crime/westwar…

Westward spread of hare coursing alarms CLA - Farmers Weekly

Hare coursing is spreading west across England and into Wales, the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has warned, as farmers brace for a rise in

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The reality of rural crime and hare poaching features in new @BBCSounds #podcast shorturl.at/MlaDx

Gangs, violence and dumped dead animals: The hidden world of illegal hare hunts

Farmers describe attacks and police receive nearly 9,000 reports of banned hare coursing.

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Managing wildfire risk: how the Forestry Commission responds forestrycommission.blog.gov.…

Managing wildfire risk: how the Forestry Commission responds

Rob Gazzard, Wildfire and Contingency Planning Advisor at the Forestry Commission, shares the forward planning and training needed to manage wildfire incidents across England.

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Honouring Tim's legacy, one step at a time. 🚶 This July, around 20 colleagues from the CLA are taking on an ambitious challenge in memory of our friend and former colleague, Tim Woodward, who sadly passed away last year following a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Proudly supporting @PancreaticCanUK, find out more and support us here: justgiving.com/page/elaine-m…

Walking Challenge in memory of Tim Woodward fundraiser for Pancreatic Cancer UK

Help The CLA raise money to support Pancreatic Cancer UK

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The message for the next Prime Minister is simple: "you cannot tax your way to prosperity." 💼 To help reset relations with rural Britain, CLA Director of External Affairs Jonathan Roberts breaks down the key lessons for the next Prime Minister to learn: cla.org.uk/news/resetting-re…

Resetting relations with rural Britain: lessons for the next Prime Minister to learn • CLA

CLA Director of External Affairs Jonathan Roberts explains that after years of damaging policy decisions, there is an opportunity for a the government to rebuild trust with farmers, landowners and...

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Key reminder for rural landlords: don’t miss the 31 May deadline. 🗓️ Make sure you avoid fines of up to £7,000, find out who must receive the new Renters’ Rights Act information sheet and how to serve it correctly: cla.org.uk/news/essential-up…

Essential update for rural landlords: what you must do by 31 May 2026 • CLA

We explain which tenants must receive the new Renters’ Rights Act Information Sheet, how to serve it correctly and the penalties for missing the deadline

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New, tougher #harecoursing sentences a 'game changer for rural communities'. 🚨 CLA National Access Adviser Claire Wright explains why the latest announcement is such a step forward for rural crime prevention: cla.org.uk/news/tougher-appr… #poaching

Tougher hare coursing sentences announced - why new guidelines matter in the fight against poaching...

Longer jail sentences and new orders welcomed by CLA in fight against coursing gangs. Learn why this is such a step forward for rural crime prevention

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