SEBG Code of Practice
Working together
- Members believe Estates are an important rural development resource, can demonstrate a good model of an integrated approach to rural resource management and have a track record of achievement. They have the flexibility to adopt a local approach to the solution of rural development problems.
- Members play a full and active part in any partnerships whether comprising local interest groups, government or non-government agencies.
Working with our tenants
- Members are open and transparent in their dealings with their tenants and regard the landlord/tenant relationship as a business partnership.
- Members recognise landlord responsibilities and carry them out effectively. Members recognise the need for a diverse rural economy and the right for tenants to diversify their businesses appropriately.
Working for the environment
- Members, in their land management, exercise good environmental stewardship.
- Members recognise the value of natural and built heritage, sustainable development and biodiversity on their estates and are committed to working with others to enhance these.
Working with our staff
- Members consider their staff of immense value and promote employee welfare, protection and long-term benefits.
Working with the community
- Members believe how large scale landownership can exert a significant positive impact on the sustainable development of rural communities.
- Members have a stake in their local communities. Members are clearly identifiable and have accessible local representation.
- Members, in their objectives for land use, support the key themes of sustainable rural development - social, economic and environmental - and believe that land use should foster the sustainable development of rural communities.
- Members see themselves as a key part of their local communities.
- Members actively make provision for recreational access, contribute to the development of local access strategies and play a part in local access forums.
- Members are committed to informing and, where appropriate, consulting with communities in relation to land use decisions.
- Members aim to support local jobs when possible.
