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We are a not for profit, bringing built environment skills to the public sector.

Building the public sector's capability to improve the quality, equality and sustainability of places.

Placemaking professionals

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If you are looking to use your placemaking skills to broaden your impact and build your career

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Our latest news & insights

  • News

    Public Practice announces new Autumn 2024 cohort

    15 October 2024

  • Career Guidance

    Requesting reasonable adjustments during a recruitment process

    Written by Jess Littlewood

    4 October 2024

  • Magazine Article

    Central Lincolnshires new Local Plan with climate change at its core

    Written by Harriet Fisher

    1 October 2024

  • Reports

    Recruitment & Skills Insights Report, 2024

    12 September 2024

  • Case Study

    Complexities of nutrient neutrality, learnings from Somerset Council

    Written by Felicity Gransden

    23 July 2024

  • Career Guidance

    Applying for a public sector job

    Written by Jess Littlewood

    14 June 2024

  • Company Article

    How we implemented own version of a 9-day-fortnight

    20 May 2024

  • Impact Story

    Improving housing quality at St Helens through diversifying in-house skills

    16 May 2024

    • Professional Development

    Complete one of our courses

    Our CPDs have been specifically designed to demystify the public sector for built environment professionals and improve cross-sector understanding.

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    Senior Placemaking Jobs

  • North Acton

    Senior Infrastructure Project Officer

    Sought by Old Oak & Park Royal Development Corporation

    Full-time

    £51,029 – £56,329

    Permanent

    15 Nov 2024

  • Lewisham

    Design Review Panel Members

    Sought by London Borough of Lewisham

    Part-time

    £1,500 – £5,000

    Permanent

    2 Dec 2024

    • Public Sector Organisations

    Find talent for the public sector

    If you work at a public sector organisation and have had difficulty finding the right placemaking skills for your team.

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    Upcoming Events & Courses

    How does local government procure built environment consultants?

    Tue, 5 Nov 2024
    17:00 – 18:30

    Online

    CPD

    How does local government manage planning applications?

    Thu, 7 Nov 2024
    12:30 – 14:00

    Online

    CPD

    How does a public-private partnership work in development projects?

    Thu, 21 Nov 2024
    12:30 – 14:00

    Online

    CPD

    Magazine

    Public Notice

    Our new magazine celebrating public sector placemaking, called 'Public Notice' is out now.

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