By Dr Dory Reeves FRTPI The theme of global International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026 is Give to Gain. In the spirit of the theme, I want to encourage planners to be aware of how they can deliver Feminist City outcomes; places designed through the lens of women and girls that work for everyone. I also want to signal the need to road test any suggested revisions to the Public Sector Equality Duty and EQIAs so that local development plans and strategic plans will be included and subject to the...

Women in Planning is pleased to announce the appointment of Annie Gingell and Shelly Rouse as its new national co-chairs, effective January 2026.

“Money talks. Most of the funders are still men.” This sentiment, echoed by many women in the built environment industry, reflects the...