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The CLA says that private landowners are fed up of clearing away other people’s rubbish and paying for the privilege and call for tougher penalties on flytippers.
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Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely, says that “for an Island like ours, with large tourism and agricultural sectors, this funding could make a big difference". OnTheWight has details about how to apply.
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Polling company YouGov surveyed more than 1,500 people for the CLA - which represents landowners, farmers and rural businesses - to highlight public support for continued investment in the countryside post-Brexit.
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For some, especially in farming, upgrading equipment and processes to drive efficiency, reduce costs and increase standards will be the key say the CLA.
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The CLA say nearly two thirds of rural landowners in South East would build new homes if they had more confidence in the attitudes and processes of local planning authorities.
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The Isle of Wight Show will be an important opportunity for the CLA to press home the countryside matters message and encourage the public to back the campaign
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The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer has announced changes to the restrictions on poultry in England following updated evidence on the risk posed by wild birds.
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The CLA has set out the red lines which must not be crossed to secure the best possible trade deal for UK food and farming ahead of Article 50 being triggered on 29th March.
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Parts of the Isle of Wight have now been designated as ‘high risk areas’ for avian flu. The council issue advice for poultry keepers.
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The CLA say the interventions by the Chancellor in his Budget are limited and leave thousands of rural businesses facing unaffordable rates hikes from 1 April.
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NFU advisor told Wightlink bosses at a recent meeting "it’s vitally important that we have an efficient, reliable and cost effective ferry service”.
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Landowners have welcomed a commitment to support rural economic growth as part of the Rural Planning Review.
