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Council sees off attack by neighbour on permission for major urban extension
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Council sees off attack by neighbour on permission for major urban extension
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Council sees off attack by neighbour on permission for major urban extension
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Council sees off High Court challenge to compulsory purchase order
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Council sees off JR challenge over casino licence award
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Council sees suspension on contract award lifted after NHS trust challenge
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