Martin Ford 21 August 2025

'Quiet majority' favour local development

Councils have been urged to consult more widely on planning applications after newly-published research found a majority of the population was in favour of local development.

A report by consultancy Public First advocated routine engagement with a representative sample of local residents on planning applications.

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Do you have experience, either professionally or personally or both, of children being cared for away from their birth family? Are you passionate ab Seaham

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Recuriter: Durham County Council

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£28,142 - £31,022 pro rata (term time only plus two weeks)

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