There is a well known saying, 'no pain, no gain' and that will be ringing true in the minds of Milk Link’s 1,600 producers, who are on the brink of reaping just reward for 12 years of loyalty and investment.Landowners anger over coastal access
THE highly controversial Marine and Coastal Access Bill, which aims to open hundreds of miles of coastal farmland to walkers, is expected to become law later today (Thursday, November 12).
The Bill aims to improve access to almost 1400 miles of coastline so that walkers have a continuous path around the coast and are not forced to turn back or take long detours around unsecured routes.
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has condemned the coastal access part of the Bill that it said would cost the taxpayer £50 million and disrupt farmers and landowners for almost no benefit.
The CLA does, however, look to have won a concession to give land owners the right of appeal over access.
Henry Aubrey-Fletcher, CLA president, said: “We have always been against the Bill in principle, but at least the Government has conceded in some areas. However, it still remains to be seen just how the implementation of the path will impact on coastal businesses.”
Mr Aubrey Fletcher added the CLA would continue to lobby on the implementation of the Bill and advise landowners during the process.
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