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By: Series: Planning (for the Natural and Built Environment) ; (1393) 3 November 2000, 10(1)Publication details: 2000Subject(s): Summary: Looks at the Local Government Act 2000 and discusses its implications for the planning profession. The three key areas for planners covered in the act are: a new power for local authorities to improve the economic, social or environmental well-being of their area; a duty to set up community strategies; and new political and managerial structures. Article highlights the opportunities for innovation in each of these areas and concludes that by demonstrating their ability in the light of these changes, councils will be in a good position to argue for more power.
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Looks at the Local Government Act 2000 and discusses its implications for the planning profession. The three key areas for planners covered in the act are: a new power for local authorities to improve the economic, social or environmental well-being of their area; a duty to set up community strategies; and new political and managerial structures. Article highlights the opportunities for innovation in each of these areas and concludes that by demonstrating their ability in the light of these changes, councils will be in a good position to argue for more power.