Who Are We
The BAME Planners Network was founded in August 2020 in response to the issues faced by Black Asian and Minority Ethnic groups within the planning profession.
The Network is a friendly platform for engagement with one another; individuals and organisations that support our aim. We believe that BAME planners are diverse, work in various sectors and represent a multicultural, multiracial society. The Network is aware of the varying levels of success that exist between different minority groups within the profession and the profound and long-lasting effect discrimination has in the workplace.
The Network is free to join. Primarily for BAME in the United Kingdom and Ireland; who work or would like to work within the Planning Industry. It is not exclusive and anyone who seeks to support the aims of the Network is welcome to join. The Network is not affiliated to any organisation or political party.
Aims
Raise the profile and visibility of BAME Planners working in the planning profession in the United Kingdom and Ireland
Encourage BAMEs to enter the planning professional at all levels
Support BAME Planners in achieving career / consultancy goals and reaching full potential in the Planning profession through practical support of the network
Enabling and supporting the BAME communities to influence planning in their locality.
Partner and collaborate with relevant organisations on improving perceptions and opportunities for BAME Planners.
Achievements
With the support from members and partners, the Network has grown fast since it was founded in August 2020. Some of the key achievements so far:
Launched the first Diversity and Inclusion Workplace survey in the planning profession in the UK
Responded to the Government's Planning White Paper and Engaged the Chief Planner at Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Engaged with 15+ organisations to improve their Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Performance
Organised 10 free events with over 500+ participants
300+ Members &
1800+ followers on social media