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Planning Authorities: Recruitment

Asked by David SimmondsConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 15 September 2025UIN 71484

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to provide funding to local authorities for additional planning officers in (a) 2026-27 and (b) 2027-28.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to the Question UIN 67508 on 21 July 2025.

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