World Town Planning Day is an opportunity to celebrate the difference good planning makes to the places where people live, work and spend their time. This year's theme, "Great communities are built on planning", is a reminder that planning is ultimately about people.
Graham Stallwood, Chief operating officer for the Planning Inspectorate, reflects on the practical impact of the Planning Inspectorate’s work and gives his insights into our most recent performance update.
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As we celebrate National Inclusion week, Sarah Jane North reflects on our support of the Springboard Programme. This programme gives a group of students the opportunity to spend a week in London, finding solutions to some real-world challenges.
Rebecca Phillips, a Professional Lead at the Inspectorate, shares her insightful story of volunteering for the RTPI.
Internal Communications Manager, Sarah North, relives her experience taking part in the Springboard Programme which provides opportunities for young people from all backgrounds to tackle the world’s biggest challenges.
Jessica Jones and Jade Woodger-Bassford, placement students within the Environmental Services Team, share the story of their volunteering experience, showcasing the immense potential for civil servants to create positive change and strengthen their commitment to public service.
Today is World Town Planning Day, which celebrates how good planning improves the lives of people and benefits society by creating places where we live, work and play together.
Duncan Phillpotts, Recruitment Officer, details the experiences of five local students who took part in a week of work experience with the Planning Inspectorate as part of the RTPI's EXPLORE work experience scheme.
For National Apprenticeship week Recruitment Officer Duncan Phillpotts highlights how the Planning Inspectorate provides an attractive and viable employment route into planning careers and the wider Civil Service through its apprentice schemes