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The Role of Digital Consultation in Delivering the Local Plan 2025 Reforms

As the planning system in England undergoes one of its most significant overhauls in recent memory, local plan teams are navigating a shifting landscape of expectations, timelines, and technologies. With the Local Plan 2025 reforms, there’s a clear message from government: local plans must be faster to produce, more accessible to the public, and data-rich by design.

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Best Practices for Engaging Local Communities in Preparing a New Local Plan

Community engagement is a critical aspect of the local planning process, ensuring that local voices are heard, diverse perspectives are considered, and development strategies align with the needs of residents. As local authorities prepare a new Local Plan, effective engagement fosters trust, reduces opposition, and leads to more sustainable and inclusive policies.

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Ipswich Borough Council Transforms Digital Presence with LocalGov Drupal Website by JDi Solutions

The Council’s previous website was outdated, running on unsupported technology with poor navigation and an inflexible design. To address these issues, they sought a modern platform that would also allow a full content refresh and improved accessibility.
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