POS Pledges to Deliver Manifesto for Better Planning

Date: 12/5/2010

The Cabinet of the Planning Officers Society has pledged to issue a new manifesto for planning in an attempt to influence the thinking of the new coalition government.

Previous talks with Bob Neill the shadow minister showed the Conservatives were open to discussion with the Society as to how to make the planning system as effective as possible.

Now that we know the new Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government is Eric Pickles we will want to ensure our manifesto is placed before him as soon as possible, said Society Spokesperson John Silvester. We are keen to work with the new Government; bringing our extensive practical knowledge and experience to bear, added Silvester.