Public Practice is set to bolster the planning and urban design expertise within the public sector by welcoming 29 new associates to its ranks. They will be distributed among 27 English local authorities.

The recruitment drive represents a further expansion of Public Practice across England, with this cohort marking a partnership with nine additional local authorities, including Somerset, Rugby Borough, Rochdale Borough, and Middlesbrough Councils.

Public Practice states that there remains a strong demand for skills in urban design and planning, and the current cohort spans various roles, ranging from regeneration to the creation of active and healthy spaces and achieving net zero goals.

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