Transparency International UK has warned that major planning decisions across England are open to the influence of secretive lobbying, conflicts of interest and bribery.
Our new report shows how private interests may seek to corrupt major planning decisions through:— Transparency Int'lUK (@TransparencyUK) August 9, 2020
- Generous gifts + hospitality
- Lobbying key members in secretive, closed-door meetings
- Hiring serving Cllrs with inside knowledge to help secure consenthttps://t.co/BkAA0BcGqg
Transparency International's new report warns:
Unminuted, closed-door meetings with developers and excessive hospitality undoubtedly undermine confidence in the planning process, yet too many local authorities have weak rules to stop this from happening. Even fewer councils have control measures for major conflicts of interest, with far too many decision-makers also working for developers on the side.
