Planning departments are critical in shaping the growth and development of communities, requiring a magical blend of specialised skills and resources. Many local authorities face challenges with recruitment and retention of staff as well as ensuring they have the right skills.
This webpage provides an overview of the workstreams PAS are delivering to support the capacity and skills within local authorities. It also brings together some examples of what local authorities are doing in the face of such challenges, including using the Planning Skills Delivery Fund and Pathways to Planning graduate programme.