By Mary Thorogood, Planning Policy Assistant, South Downs National Park Authority As a mid-career pivoter to the profession from a former but related life in energy infrastructure engagement and policy, an invaluable complimentary ticket from Women In Planning (thank you!) was a great opportunity take a step back from the day to day, South Downs National Park is in the middle of a Reg 19 consultation!, to hear the live issues from those who are working through the vast amount of change the...

By Jennie Walker, Development Project Manager, Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust Attending UKREiiF for the first time this year, I was in the incredibly fortunate position of having won Women in Planning’s Career Reconnections ticket. Determined to make the most of the opportunity, the trainers were on, as I knew the step count would be punishing, and my diary was operating at Bernard’s Watch levels of optimism. This wasn’t just a chance to attend an event, it felt like a genuine invitation into...

By Camilla De Burghe, Associate Urban Designer, Pegasus Group Thanks to Women in Planning, and with the support of Pegasus Group, I was given the opportunity to attend the event in Leeds this year. Like everyone else, I wasn’t sure what to expect from my first time at UKREiiF. After it being compared to the Glastonbury of the real estate world, and with 16,000+ attendees, I prepared myself for a whirlwind of events, networking, and as with every event compared to Glastonbury, substantial...