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One in 10 planning posts vacant, Unison finds

One in 10 council planning posts in England are vacant, according to research by trade union Unison.

By William Eichler | 16 June 2026
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One in 10 council planning posts in England are vacant, according to research by trade union Unison.

The union's report warned that widespread staffing shortages were delaying the processing of applications.

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  1. Union issues strike threat over 3.3% pay offer
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  4. Reform's Havering leader rules out 'Hexit'
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