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Strategic Planning teams preparing evidence bases ahead of updated Local Plan guidance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Strategic Planning teams are reviewing Local Plan timetables as authorities prepare for updated national policy guidance expected later this year. The focus is on ensuring evidence bases remain current, defensible, and aligned with emerging requirements around housing delivery, infrastructure planning, and climate\u2011related obligations. Councils are commissioning refreshed housing needs assessments, updated employment land studies, viability reviews, and strengthened infrastructure modelling to support soundness at examination. Many are also revisiting spatial options to ensure they reflect realistic delivery trajectories and cross\u2011boundary collaboration. Recruitment activity remains strong for policy officers with analytical capability, experience managing evidence\u2011base commissions, and confidence working with consultants and neighbouring authorities. Principal and Senior Policy roles continue to attract wide candidate pools, particularly where authorities offer hybrid working and involvement in major regeneration programmes. The sector expects increased scrutiny at examination, making early preparation essential. Strategic Planning teams are focusing on clarity, deliverability, and robust justification to ensure plans progress smoothly through consultation and examination stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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