Championing the rural economy, environment & way of life in Cheshire, Derbyshire, Herefordshire, Leics, Rutland, Shrops, Staffs, Warwickshire & Worcs🚜
Rural Midlands of England
Joined August 2010
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CLA Midlands retweeted
Our letter to the PM and Chancellor calling the government to rethink damaging inheritance tax changes. 👇
"Reversing these changes at the next opportunity – the Autumn Budget on 28 October 2026 - would send a clear signal that your government is serious about growth, investment, and supporting family businesses."
#FamilyFarmTax
CLA Midlands retweeted
Every rural business has a story. Is yours being heard? 📣
Bookings are now live for the 2026 𝗖𝗟𝗔 𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, where storytelling will be centre stage.
Our flagship event of the year - returning to the QEII Centre in London on Thursday 19 November - will explore how landing your story can become a powerful tool for growth, helping rural businesses build stronger brands, influence decision-makers and connect with customers.
Find out more, secure your place early and learn how to make your story work harder for your business: members.cla.org.uk/MY-CLA/Ev…
#RBC26
CLA Midlands retweeted
CLA poll reveals that nine out of ten farmers are halting investment due to inheritance tax rules. 👇
#FamilyFarmTax
A poll of 700 farmers found many were avoiding spending on new machinery and leaving buildings to rot from fear of exceeding the tax threshold thetimes.com/uk/environment/…
CLA Midlands retweeted
Could rising employment costs spell the end of the Saturday job? 🛠️
Soaring employer NI contributions, business rates and minimum wage costs are creating difficult choices for employers, and reducing valuable opportunities for young people.
Learn more: cla.org.uk/news/saturday-job…
Is your business cyber-secure? 🛡️ What if your online banking or supply chain faced an attack? Join our Cyber Security events for answers! 💻🔒 Find out more: members.cla.org.uk/MY-CLA/Ev…
Exciting events coming up! 🎉 Don't miss out:
- Derbyshire Drinks Reception at Haddon Hall
- Chester Zoo Visit & Cheshire AGM
- Beat Cyber Threats: Tips for rural biz
- Chillington Hall Visit & Staffordshire AGM
members.cla.org.uk/MY-CLA/Ev…
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
📣 We’re hiring an Events Manager for the Midlands! If you love organizing high-quality events and want to connect farmers, landowners & rural businesses, we want you! 🌾✨ Apply now: cla.org.uk/library/events-ma…
Step into 900 years of history at Haddon Hall
Join us on Thursday 17th September for a summer drinks reception in one of England’s oldest country houses, with drinks & canapés served inside the Hall & in its Elizabethan Walled Gardens
members.cla.org.uk/MY-CLA/Ev…
CLA Midlands retweeted
Great work from our partner @Morrisons & @RABIcharity sponsoring #Farm24.
Today everyone please show your support for the British farming community.
#Britishfarming #Britishfarmers #britishfood #lovebritishfood
CLA Midlands retweeted
I’m fundraising for ASPIRE. Check out my @JustGiving page and please donate if you can. Thank you! #JustGiving justgiving.com/page/tim-part…
CLA Midlands retweeted
"Controlled burning is so important if we're going to protect landscapes." 🌾
CLA President Gavin Lane explains how controlled burning can be used as part of a 'toolbox' to help prevent wildfires.
Watch from 1:30 onwards to listen to Gavin 👇
‘It's so important if we are going to protect landscapes here.’
GB News Yorkshire and Humber Reporter @annarileynews speaks with George Winn-Darley and Gavin Lane about the importance of fire prevention to protect the countryside, as Labour has banned controlled burning.
CLA Midlands retweeted
Where walkers and working farms meet, farm safety becomes everyone's business - especially during harvest. 🚜
To reduce risks where public rights of way cross working farmland, read our top tips and practical guidance: cla.org.uk/news/how-to-manag…
CLA Midlands retweeted
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.
We're back at the Burwarton Show with Aaron & Partners Solicitors! 🎉 Visit us at stand B10 for expert advice from the Wills and Real Estate team, plus CLA Midlands Rural Adviser. See you there! 🌟 find out more about the CLA at Burwarton Show here: cla.org.uk/cla-midlands-news…
🌿 Curious about Biodiversity Net Gain? Check out our latest guest blog from a member explaining why BNG Habitat was a good choice for them 👉 cla.org.uk/cla-midlands-news…
CLA Midlands retweeted
This Competition closes later this week!
Follow, Like, Repost or Comment on this for a chance to win one of two sets of two tickets to the Royal Welsh Show and the use of CLA Cymru's Pavilion and Marquee and all the benefits that come with it!
#RoyalWelshShow2026 #CLACymru
CLA Midlands retweeted
It's back! Our national forestry conference returns in autumn, with a tree-mendous programme.
When: 7 October
Where: Newbury Racecourse
Supported by: @SavillsRuralUK @Savills
Discover speakers, topics & book: members.cla.org.uk/MY-CLA/Ev…
Run by @CLAtweets @GrowninBritain @ForestryComm
CLA Midlands retweeted
The dry weather continues, yet over the last five years, only 34 on-farm reservoirs were completed in England – raising key questions about the UK's long-term water needs. 💧
Learn how we're fighting to remove farm reservoir red tape here: cla.org.uk/news/farm-reservo…
Attending @TheGameFair? So are we!
Join us & @RowlesGallery at stand W2017 on Fri 24th July from 13:30-14:30 for a Drinks Reception. 🍹 Book your spot here: members.cla.org.uk/MY-CLA/Ev…
