Moves and career news weekly round-up

Wind farm developer appoints planner to tackle rising workloads

A developer of wind energy sites is expanding by recruiting a planner to fill a new post to deal with an increase in demand for turbines across the UK. More

How do they do it? Professor Greg Lloyd

The planning academic on the lessons learnt during his career. More

Housing, schools and jobs applications lead to Telford and Wrekin planning expansion

Big growth in housing, employment and education has prompted Telford and Wrekin Council to expand its planning department with several new posts. More

Careers advice: Seven top tips for community consultation

Hilary Satchwell, director at consultancy Tibbalds Planning and Urban Design gives some pointers about how to engage locals in the planning process. More

Adams Hendry looks to expand

Winchester-based planning consultancy Adams Hendry is expanding its team in response to a growing workload. More

Emms joins Nathaniel Lichfield

Consultancy Nathaniel Lichfield and Partners has recruited Newcastle City Council's assistant director of development. More

New appointments boost Bidwells Property consultancy

Bidwells has added two new faces to its planning team. More

In the News: planning a sporting regeneration

Plans to construct the Commonwealth Games Athletes Village won the top prize at this year's Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning. Barron Forbes, Glasgow City Council's head of planning and building control was involved in the process. More