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Secretary of State to arrange meeting with MP on use of Proceeds of Crime Act by local authorities as part of planning enforcement
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Secretary of State to implement merger of two South West councils
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Secretary of State to send in governance and finance experts to Nottingham City Council
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Secretary of State warns major housing association over slew of “extremely concerning” Ombudsman investigations
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Secretary of State writes to leaders and metro mayors on key changes to National Planning Policy Framework
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Section 117 aftercare policy of council and integrated care board “flawed”, finds Ombudsman
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