Welcome to the BAME Planners Network

An initiative to promote diversity and inclusion in the planning profession in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

We Aim To

Provide a friendly platform for engagement, support and capacity building for planning professionals.

Another milestone in 2023

We have achieved another milestone! In 2023, the Network has continued to grow and become a community of more than 500 members. We have...

Winners Revealed for EDI Recognition List 2023 and the Rhema Dapaah Award

The BAME Planners Network, in collaboration with the Royal Town Planning Institute, proudly presented the inaugural Equality, Diversity,...

Nominations Opens for EDI Recognition Lists 2023

The BAME Planners Network, in partnership with the RTPI, has launched the nominations process for its Equality, Diversity and Inclusion...

Celebrating East and South East Heritage Month

East and South East Asian (ESEA) Heritage Month is an annual celebration held during September to highlight the histories, achievements,...

'Diversity and Inclusion in the Planning Profession Survey' Report and Roundtable Conference

The BAME Planners Network yesterday announced the findings of the nationwide 'Diversity and Inclusion in the Planning Profession Survey'...

Being Young, Black and Female: A Journey to Planning

By Sabelle Astrid Adjagboni