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Local Government: Local Press

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 16 April 2025UIN 43483

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to her Department's press release entitled Shake up of tech and AI usage across NHS and other public services to deliver plan for change, published on 21 January 2025, what changes are being made to the requirement to publish statutory notices in local newspapers.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

Planning law requires local planning authorities to publicise planning applications through various means, including site notices, advertisements in local newspapers, and publishing information on their website.

The government are exploring ways to enhance community engagement in the planning system, including by leveraging digital platforms.

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