Ipswich began a plan review intending to focus only on housing and employment. In the end they decided a full review would allow them to do a better job of tidying up and updating their plans, as well as being cheaper in the long run.
We think the model adopted by Ipswich of cracking on and accepting a prompt review cycle is pragmatic, and while the collaboration in the region is a work in progress we are confident in their approach across the HMA. This our latest chapter in "what good plans look like".
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