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Rise of the sub-regional plan From this month, business-led Local Enterprise Partnerships will be given funding to draw up sub-regional growth plans. How will these fit into the planning system, asks John Geoghegan .

Design counsellor Proactive planning has a critical part to play in improving the quality of England's public realm, says the architect and planner asked by the government to review built environment policy.

Grotton - Planning hits the news In its final edition before Leveson locks it down, The Grotton Advertiser's hackneyed hacks trace the ancient lineage of Grotton planning policy.

How We Did It: The first NPPF-compliant revised plan Mid Suffolk is the only local authority to have completed the revision of an adopted local plan to bring it into line with the NPPF. How did it do it so promptly, asks Ben Cook .

Rules of engagement Is it acceptable for councillors and planning officers to also work as lobbyists or consultants on planning applications? Ben Cook explores the issues..

Ten steps to choosing the right course A shrewdly chosen course could give you the edge when it comes to bagging a new position in a difficult jobs market, but be prepared to put in time and effort, says Colin Marrs .