After a very long and complicated process we finally have a date for the ban on lead ammunition - 1 April 2029. The government has put down a Statutory Instrument which means that as of that date it will be illegal to sell or use lead cartridges or bullets with a very few exceptions. 

The Labour government's proposed ban on trail hunting has come under yet more fire, this time from voices within their own party.

Labour peers Baroness Hunter of Auchenreoch and Baroness Mallalieu both questioned the move, urging the government to not be "distracted from their priorities" or "insensitive to countryside interests".

After the Countryside Alliance highlighted the latest official statistics showing 1.26 million fly-tipping incidents in England in 2024–25, the House of Lords debated a series of amendments to the Crime and Policing Bill aimed squarely at tackling waste crime. By the end of the evening, peers had inflicted government defeats and backed stronger measures to ensure fly-tippers, not victims, pay the price.

During Free Wills Month, you can write your will for free through our trusted partner Farewill.

It costs you nothing, is legally valid, and gives you the chance to support the long term fight for the countryside through a gift in your will.

Often described as the “Rural Oscars”, the Countryside Alliance Awards recognise small businesses that go above and beyond for their communities. Voting has now officially opened for England - customers are being invited to cast their votes to decide who will be crowned regional champions in this year’s awards.

This year, four amazing runners will take on the TCS London Marathon for the Countryside Alliance, helping to raise vital funds for our work protecting the countryside and the communities that depend on it.