The BAME Planners Network, in collaboration with the Royal Town Planning Institute, proudly presented the inaugural Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Recognition List 2025 and the esteemed Rhema Dapaah Award at the End of Year Social on 29 January 2026. This special event celebrated the remarkable achievements of four EDI Champions, ten Rising Stars, and three recipients of the Excellence in Mentoring and Role Models recognition. In addition, one organisation won the h

If you know an individual or organisation driving positive change in Planning, help us recognise them. Full award details below: 🌟 EDI Champions🌟:  Recognising individuals who have made outstanding contributions to EDI for the profession. 🌟 BPN Excellence in Mentoring and Role Models🌟:  Celebrating individuals, particularly BPN members, who mentor and act as role models for other planners. 🌟 Rising Stars🌟:  Highlighting planners from ethnic minority communities in the f

The BAME Planners Network is proud to announce the appointment of Abraham Laker FRTPI FRSA as its new Co-Chair. He will join Ransford...