Challenges and Opportunities for the New Labour Government in the Built Environment Sector
The recent transition to a Labour government brings a renewed focus on the built environment se...
“Too few people want to be a planner” according to The Planner 2023 Careers Survey
“Too few people want to be a planner” according to The Planner 2023 Careers Survey. by Kevin O’Sh...
Conferences - the return of networking in-person
Conferences - the return of networking in-personFor what seemed like an eternity, Carrington Wes...
“Utopia or Dystopia”; Carrington West to Chair Session at RTPI Young Planner’s Conference October 2022
Carrington West town planning team are delighted to confirm their involvement in the Royal Town ...
Levelling up the United Kingdom - Impact on the Planning System, LPAs & Recruitment Patterns
Levelling up the United KingdomWhite Paper February 2022Impact on the Planning System, LPAs & R...
Town planners want to work-from-home. Great for council carbon net zero goals but at what cost?
I know, you’re probably sick of reading about it, but work-from-home is here to stay! Undoubtedl...
Can Virtual Training Really Replace Face to Face Training in the Town Planning Sector?
I have heard experts say all the changes in working practices that occurred in the first six mon...
Overview of the Building Control Industry Jobs Market – November 2021
The past year has seen a huge demand for building control surveyors, and it doesn’t look to be sl...
2020 Town Planning Recruitment Market Review
Covid has dominated the news over the last year and has of course had a negative impact on the e...
"Planning for the Future" White Paper August 2020: The Impact on the Town Planning Recruitment Market
On the 6th August 2020, the “Planning for the Future” white paper was published. This publication...
Is Working From Home the New Normal for Town Planners?
COVID-19 has forced companies all over the world to send their employees home to work virtually ...
Career Profile - Town Planning
In the first of our career focus articles, we look at the entry requirements and career progressi...
The Town Planning Market & The Future of Virtual Planning Committees
The town planning team at Carrington West are getting ready to present at the RTPI’s “The Planne...
Carrington West Invited to Speak at RTPI Planner Live Online Event
The Carrington West town planning team have been invited to host a webinar the prestigious Royal ...