Friday, 21 May 2004

Progress on planning aid in England

Communities get free expertise to shape their surroundings through Planning Aid - RTPI press release, 14 May.

“Full time community planners in each region to help local communities build their own capacity and ability to engage with the planning process.”

21 May 2004 10:51:50 | Space and place

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