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Defra seeks to clarify ELMs review

A Defra post yesterday (27 September) seeks to clarify the thought process behind the decision to review the current ELM schemes. The post aims to contradict the speculation from the green...

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RPA confirms 2022 BPS rates

The RPA has confirmed the BPS payment rates per hectare for the 2022 claim year as Non-SDA £233.30; SDA non moorland £231.60; SDA moorland £64.00. It has also confirmed that the BPS...

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Chargeable development

“Under The Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010 (the CIL Regulations), Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) can choose to charge CIL on “chargeable development” which, under the Regulations, is defined as development for...

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The death of Her Majesty the Queen

We join the many other organisations and individuals in expressing our deep sadness at the death of Her Majesty the Queen. We also reflect on her long life of dedication and...

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New avian ‘flu restrictions

Most people will have noticed disease surveillance zone signs on the roads around the south west region in the last few weeks. With effect from 31 August, the Government has put...

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