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09 Apr 2025 Planning

PM acknowledges ‘risks’ with increased use of AI in government

Starmer tells MPs downsides of technology must be balanced against “huge opportunities”

by Jim Dunton

24 Apr Planning

Government should merge more small public bodies, report urges

04 Feb Planning

The funding illusion: Why money alone won't build public sector capability

29 Sep 2025 Planning

MHCLG creates new unit to push cross-department approach to new towns

14 Mar 2016 Planning

Sarah Richards joins Planning Inspectorate as chief executive

New chief executive brings experience from local government and private sector

14 Nov 2012 Planning

Planning could pass to DCLG

Local authorities could have planning powers taken away if they perform poorly, Bob Kerslake, the permanent secretary of the Department for Communities and Local Government and head of the civil service, confirmed on Monday.