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flag Somerset uses temporary officers from Lichfield to handle planning breaches amid staffing shortages.

flag Somerset Council is temporarily using enforcement officers from Lichfield District Council to tackle a growing backlog of planning breaches due to staffing shortages. flag The results-based contract, the only one of its kind in the South West, helps manage unauthorised building work while Somerset recruits permanent staff. flag The council is reviewing pay and grading, considering recruitment incentives, and urging the public to submit detailed reports via an online form to improve case handling. flag Councillor Matt Martin questioned the cost-effectiveness, noting the agency serves multiple authorities. flag The council is finalizing its next-year budget, which may include adjustments to enforcement recruitment allowances.

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