Council Must Increase Income and Charge for Planning Services
Lib Dem Cllr Alison Kelly has asked the council to consider charging for a service known as "pre-application advice". Many other local authorities charge for this service.
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Lib Dem Cllr Alison Kelly has asked the council to consider charging for a service known as "pre-application advice". Many other local authorities charge for this service.
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