Two thirds of planning appeals succeed where councillors go against officer recommendation

Two thirds (65%) of appeals are allowed in cases where councillors refuse planning permission for a 50-plus residential unit scheme despite a planning officer’s recommendation for approval, research by planning consultancy Lichfields has suggested. In preparing its report Lichfields looked at all 309 appeals for residential proposals of more than 50 residential units decided in…

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Bursary opportunity within Film and TV

Diverse Cymru is pleased to announce our new training and support bursary for diverse people working in Wales’ high end film and TV industries. Supported by Creative Skillset and the High-end TV Levy fund, we are offering a simple training bursary and mentoring programme for people from protected characteristic groups, who already have some experience…

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Children’s Services Vale of Glamorgan in a strong position to develop further – report

Care Inspectorate made (DSS) inspection of children's services in the Vale of Glamorgan Council during the month of May 2018. The inspection made considering the experience and progress on the periphery of care, looked after children and care leavers, and the use of foster care, residential care and locations outside the area. Inspectors also made inquiries consider…

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