More communities chosen to try out new planning powers
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Department: Communities and Local GovernmentPublished: 2011-09-01 12:54:57New powers to give local people unprecedented influence to determine the future of their areas are to be tried out in 36 more front-runner areas, Planning Minister Greg Clark announced today. (continues...) This government news item was published on the Communities and Local Government website on the 01 September 2011. To read the full story/press release, please click on the button below (opens in an embedded window):
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