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Council to refund Godalming resident following review of Community Infrastructure Levy case
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Council to reimburse school transport costs following Ombudsman investigation
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Council to remove all cumulative impact policies in August but may reinstate one for city centre
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Council to require all buildings to be removed from biomass plant
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Council to retake decision on community-run libraries after High Court ruling
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Council to review alternative education policy in light of Ombudsman report
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Council to review cases after judge criticises failure on duty of candour
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Council to review decision on admission of summer-born child after criticism from LGO
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Council to seek judicial review over “£3m shortfall” in Care Act funding
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