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The Planner’s Careers Survey found a strong awareness of the contemporary trends that are shaping the world for which planners plan. Simon Wicks asks what this means for the education of the 21st century planner.

The Planner’s Careers Survey found a strong awareness of the contemporary trends that are shaping the world for which planners plan. Simon Wicks asks what this means for the education of the 21st century planner.

The Planner’s Careers Survey found a strong awareness of the contemporary trends that are shaping the world for which planners plan. Simon Wicks asks what this means for the education of the 21st century planner.

Local authority planning roles are diversifying, councils are delivering services in more innovative ways and borrowing caps have been lifted. are we seeing a reanimation of public sector planning in the UK? Francesca Perry reports.

Local authority planning roles are diversifying, councils are delivering services in more innovative ways and borrowing caps have been lifted. are we seeing a reanimation of public sector planning in the UK? Francesca Perry reports.

Local authority planning roles are diversifying, councils are delivering services in more innovative ways and borrowing caps have been lifted. are we seeing a reanimation of public sector planning in the UK? Francesca Perry reports

Planning has the tools to address many of the challenges facing young people and their communities, says Helen Hayes MP. It’s vital to make planning a career of choice for those who want to make a difference.

Planning has the tools to address many of the challenges facing young people and their communities, says Helen Hayes MP. It’s vital to make planning a career of choice for those who want to make a difference.

Planning has the tools to address many of the challenges facing young people and their communities, says Helen Hayes MP. It’s vital to make planning a career of choice for those who want to make a difference.

Why is a planning career worthwhile? Because it makes a positive difference to people's lives, says England's chief planner Steve Quartermain.

As part of National Apprenticeship Week (4-8 March), The Planner spoke to Sarah Richards, who completed her apprenticeship course in June 2018.

As part of National Apprenticeship Week (4-8 March), The Planner spoke to Rachael Scott, who is taking part in the RTPI’s apprenticeship scheme.

As part of National Apprenticeship Week (4-8 March), The Planner spoke to Emma Blunt, who took part in the RTPI’s apprenticeship scheme. She completed it last year.

As part of National Apprenticeship Week (4-8 March), The Planner spoke to Ella Hammond, who studied as an apprentice the RTPI Town Planning Technical Support apprenticeship at Bridgwater and Taunton College. The course finished in September 2018.

As part of National Apprenticeship Week (4-8 March), The Planner spoke to Chris Angell, who is taking part in the RTPI’s apprenticeship scheme.

As part of National Apprenticeship Week (4-8 March), The Planner spoke to Charlotte Fry, who completed her planning apprenticeship in September last year. She works at South Somerset District Council.

As part of National Apprenticeship Week (4-8 March), The Planner spoke to Alison Balsdon, who studied as an apprentice for one year before starting an Open University course in planning.

As part of National Apprenticeship Week (4-8 March), The Planner spoke to Alex Smith, who is taking part in the RTPI’s apprenticeship scheme.