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Published Date: 04 February 2010
FOR the second successive year, the recession and particularly the paralysis affecting house building has hit Scottish Borders Council's planning and economic development.
Last year the department’s income from fees for planning and building warrant applications fell by more than £500,000. Despite a budget adjustment to allow for this downturn, it is expecting its income to fall by a further £135,000 in 2010-11.

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  • Last Updated: 02 February 2010 2:27 PM
  • Source: Southern Reporter
  • Location: Borders
 
 

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