The funding available to the Planning Development Programme is primarily targeted at increasing the range of training and development opportunities for planning authority staff and elected members.
Training and development opportunities are supported in two main ways:
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Direct provision of a range of workshops and other learning opportunities using experienced trainers and available either in-house or as open events for planning authorities. A list of workshops currently available through the Programme is available to download. Information about planned open workshops and events is available on this website
- Grant support is available to authorities for local learning events and initiatives and to support access to existing learning opportunities.
The cost of workshops and other events will be shared with the planning authorities from April 2008. For in-house events this will be a percentage share of the total cost (50% supported by the Improvement Service in 2009/10). A charge will be made for places at open workshops to cover a similar percentage of the costs of the event.
Grants are decided on an individual basis but will also operate on a cost sharing basis rather than providing full subsidy. More information is provided in the Grant Strategy and application forms are available to download for local learning events, access to learning opportunities and accredited planning qualification support.
To apply for grant support please complete the relevant application form and email it to Leigh Rennie or for more information call Leigh on 01506 775578.
Related information
Background to the Planning Development Programme
Programme Information
Managing Learning & Development
Workshops & Events
Sharing Good Practice
Elected Members
Learning Resources
Other Projects
Further Information
