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Engage, network and discover more with Young Planners - The RTPI's network to support young planners in their personal and professional development.

What do young planners do?

We organise events, ranging from CPD sessions and themed seminars to study tours, networking sessions and socials. We also try to arrange regular L-APC sessions to support those in their professional development journey to MRTPI.

Why should you get involved?

• Foster professional relationships
• Network with other professions
• Develop soft skills in project management & leadership
• Contributes to career progression
• Promote Planning
• Inspire the next generation
• Share experiences
• Support L-APC Candidates
• Have fun and socialise with like-minded people.

You don't have to be a member of the RTPI to join the Young Planners Network. It is free to register and open to students, licentiates or corporate member of the RTPI with up to 10 years' post-qualification experience.

If you would like to be added to the Young Planners Network mailing list please fill in the online form

Events

We host regular events for members of our Young Planners Group. You can view our latest events ready to book here

Steering groups

South West Young Planner events are guided by steering groups who meet regularly to organise and discuss future activities. Steering groups are run by volunteers and always looking for new members to join. If you have an idea for an event or would like to get involved then please do get in touch.

“I became a Young Planners committee member because I wanted to help shape the learning and networking opportunities available for early career planners in Bristol. I believe the RTPI plays a really important role in supporting the development of planners and I have really enjoyed having input in to and coordinating the programme of events and making sure that they are as useful and inspiring as possible. It’s also been a great way to meet planners from other organisations and backgrounds and build my network”

                            Laurie Appleyard, LDA Design and member of Bristol Young Planners


If you are interested in getting involved with your local group please contact [email protected]

We have five active steering groups in the South West so you shouldn't be far from an opportunity to meet like-minded planners.

Get in touch

We'd love to hear from you if you would like to get in touch with us. You can email us via [email protected]. Or you can contact us through our various social media channels, which we regularly update with details of up-coming events:

Twitter Follow us @swyoungplanners
Facebook Join the 'South West Young Planners' group
LinkedIn Join the 'RTPI Young Planners Network' group