Moves and career news weekly round-up

Employment forecasts prompt south-east council to expand

A local authority planning for tens of thousands of extra jobs across its district has expanded its planning service to meet anticipated extra workloads. More

Housing growth leads to recruitment drive for Midlands consultancy

A Midlands planning consultancy is recruiting on the back of an upswing in residential work stimulated by new national planning policy and guidance. More

How do they do it? Barbara Cummins

The director of heritage management at heritage advisor Historic Scotland on the lessons learnt during her career. More

Landid appoints new development director

Development firm Landid has appointed chartered planner Claire Freeland as development director. More

GL Hearn boosts Manchester office

Property consultancy GL Hearn has appointed two planners as part of an expansion of its Manchester office. More

DLP makes senior appointments in Bristol

Consultancy DLP Planning has appointed Adrian Hunter and Paul Jobson as director and associate director at the company's Bristol office. More

In the News: approving plans for a waterfront regeneration

Outline plans for an 850-home mixed-use scheme in Lowestoft, Suffolk were approved by planners last month. More