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Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is to appoint “suitably qualified legal practices” to act on its behalf in dealing primarily with section 106 planning obligations and unilateral undertakings under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 that the council negotiates on, leading to completion of the deeds.

Details: 27.Apr.2020

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The contract is expected to start on 3 August 2020 and run until 2 August 2023.

The council said it currently outsources this task on an individual case basis.

It added: “Monies and other obligations are secured on behalf of the Borough Council, Hertfordshire County Council and others such as the NHS. Where obligations are secured for Hertfordshire County Council, solicitors at County are also involved with the preparation of the deed.”

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