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An overview of the Local Plan Examination

Submission

The Dudley Local Plan was submitted to the Secretary of State for independent examination on 14 February 2025.

Inspector

The Secretary of State has appointed Inspector Louise Nurser BA (Hons) MA Dip UP MRTPI to hold an independent examination of the Dudley Local Plan 2024-2041.

Programme Officer

Kerry Trueman has been appointed as the Programme Officer.

She is an independent officer of the examination and works on the Inspector’s behalf, organising and managing the administrative and procedural matters of the examination process. The Programme Officer acts as the contact for any person who has an interest in the examination, liaising between the Inspector, Representors and Dudley Council.

Any matters that anyone wishes to raise with the Inspector should be submitted through the Programme Officer using the contact details below.

Information on the Examination Process

For information about the Local Plan examination process please see the relevant pages on GOV.UK:

Programme Officer contact details:

Address:

Pendragon House,
1 Bertram Drive,
Meols,
Wirral
CH47 0LG

Mobile: 07582 310364

Email:   kerry.trueman@dudley.gov.uk