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Agri landlords urged to act now before new bill
Landowners who privately rent properties are being urged to act now before new legislation is introduced which will make it more difficult to evict tenants.
Divorce and the family farm
Providing a realistic valuation of farm assets in the case of divorce can be ‘tricky’ not only because of the inherent uncertainties farmers face such as weather, rising prices and subsidies but now also because of a seven-year Brexit transition rule, says family law specialist Philippa Yeo.
Farleigh Fields plan scrapped
Persimmon South West has withdrawn its planning application to build a housing estate on Farleigh Fields, Backwell.
Clarke Willmott wins NFU award for excellent legal support
National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has won a prestigious award from the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) for its outstanding work supporting members in the South West.
Devon-based dairy drinks business expands product range at Aldi
A Devon based dairy drinks supplier is celebrating a successful start to the year after a surge in demand for its protein milkshake range across Aldi stores.
Iconic Cornish Hedging could be classified as an endangered craft
Cornish hedgers are being asked to complete a short online survey which will help determine whether the ancient skill should be classified as an endangered craft.
Plans for housing revealed
Plans for a controversial housing estate on Farleigh Farm fields in Backwell, Bristol, have been submitted to North Somerset Council by Persimmon Homes Severn Valley.
The extraordinary story of The Maid Of The Haystack
An extraordinary story of a woman who spent four years living in a haystack in Flax Bourton, near Bristol has been brought to life in a new historical novel just published.
Dorset barn owl numbers double since boxes put up on council farms
Dorset Council has recorded its highest number of barn owl chicks yet in its annual monitoring of barn owl boxes at council farms in Dorset.
Ruling in favour of housing estate on Farleigh Fields
A planning Inspector has ruled that 125 houses can be built on farm fields in Backwell with the demolition of two houses on the A370 to provide access.
North Somerset village to expand by 60%
Around 150 people packed into the Backwell Parish Hall in North Somerset to question plans by North Somerset Council to build 1,120 new homes in the village by 2038.
Backwell people in praise of Farleigh Fields
A planning inquiry heard from people who live in Backwell that they see Farleigh Fields – a piece of agricultural land leading up to the village church -= as vital to the well-being of residents.
Forty years of resistance at Farleigh Fields Backwell
A Town Planning expert has told a Public Inquiry in Weston-super-Mare how people living in Backwell have “been heavily involved in 40 years of resisting unpopular proposals on Farleigh Fields”.
Persimmon plan will harm Backwell – inquiry hears
An expert witness called by North Somerset Council told a Public Inquiry at Weston Town Hall that building a housing estate on Farleigh Fields, Backwell will “irrevocably harm the character and appearance of this place”.
Backwell planning inquiry starts
A third Planning Inquiry into whether a housing estate should be built on Farleigh Fields, Backwell, North Somerset has opened in Weston-super-Mare Town Hall.
Eight day planning inquiry set for village fields
An eight day planning inquiry is to be start on Tuesday March 15 into plans by Persimmon Homes to build a housing estate on farmland in Backwell, North Somerset.
Future Farming events to help families pass business to next generation
Three events aimed at advising farming families on handing down an agricultural business to the next generation are being planned in the South West.
Planning appeal deadline
People have until January 27 to comment on a planning appeal by Persimmon Homes, who want to build a housing estate on farmland in Backwell, North Somerset and create a new junction on the A370 by demolishing two houses.
Clarke Willmott acts on sale of rural sector events portfolio
National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has acted on the sale of five rural and leisure sector events for client Fortem International.