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RTPI says public sector planning is facing ‘serious’ recruitment challenges
19th June, 2019
Summary
RTPI chief executive Victoria Hills has said public sector planning is facing ‘serious challenges’ in recruiting and retaining planning talent.
News in brief: Scotland to set up Citizens’ Assembly; Eynsham park-and-ride application submitted
18th June, 2019
Summary
A round-up of planning news: Tuesday 18 June, 2019
Application is submitted to ‘breathe new life’ into Wandsworth estate
17th June, 2019
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A planning application for the regeneration of the 31-acre Alton Estate, Roehampton, has been submitted to Wandsworth Council.
Housing design audit to assess large developments
17th June, 2019
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Built environment organisations have come together to support the UK’s first national housing design audit, which plans to examine large-scale housing developments.
Greater Manchester launches industrial strategy
17th June, 2019
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Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has published the region’s local industrial strategy, which aims to consolidate the city-region’s leading position in the digital and creative sectors.
Glasgow allocates £100m to affordable housing
17th June, 2019
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Glasgow City Council has announced it has a budget of £104.44 million for its 2019/2020 Affordable Housing Supply Programme (AHSP). The funding aims to help deliver more than 3,500 affordable homes over the next two years.
Appeals round-up: Spa homes proposal rejected for harming protected sites; Financial trading antennae not allowed in green belt
14th June, 2019
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A round-up of planning appeals: 8 June-14 June, 2019
Legal briefs: High Court success over Wembley parking enforcement; German supermarkets tussle over Aberystwyth stores
14th June, 2019
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A round-up of legal news: 8 June-14 June, 2019
England round-up: Inspectors will evaluate Esso’s South East pipeline project; Gove launches review into sea life and marine habitats
14th June, 2019
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A round-up of planning news in England: 8 June-14 June, 2019
Northern Ireland round-up: £400m Belfast redevelopment by the River Lagan approved; Fall in greenhouse gas emissions
14th June, 2019
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A round-up of planning news in Northern Ireland: 8 June-14 June, 2019
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Bristol City Council: Transport Development Management Co-ordinator
18th June, 2019
£38,813 - £41,675 : Bristol City Council: An exciting opportunity has arisen within Transport Development Management (TDM)... City of Bristol
Worcester City Council: Senior/Principal Planning Officer & Graduate Planning Officer
17th June, 2019
See Job description: Worcester City Council: An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Planning and Economic Development Team at Worcester City Council. Worcestershire
Canal & River Trust: Area Planner
17th June, 2019
Circa £36,000 + car cash allowance pro rata: Canal & River Trust: At the Canal & River Trust, our work is focused on making life better by water. Northwich or Red Bull (Stoke on Trent)
Canal & River Trust: Area Planner
17th June, 2019
Circa £36,000 + car cash allowance: Canal & River Trust: At the Canal & River Trust, our work is focused on making life better by water. Hatton (Warwickshire) or Central Birmingham
Stratford-on-Avon District Council: Senior Planner (Enforcement)
17th June, 2019
£35,934 - £38,813 (Grade F): Stratford-on-Avon District Council: The Planning Enforcement team is a busy team receiving around 700 enforcement cases a year. Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire
Macdonald & Company: Senior Enforcement Officer
17th June, 2019
£35 - £38 per hour: Macdonald & Company: This Senior Enforcement role working for a fast-growing local authority has great potential for someone looking to further their casework and management experience within planning enforcement. England, Hertfordshire