Independent Consultants' Network
"The ICN has proved an essential support to a new sole practitioner" (feedback from ICN member, 2010)
The Independent Consultants’ Network (ICN) is for chartered town planners who work as sole practitioners or run their own small planning practices.
It provides targeted information and resources, and acts a forum for independent consultants to discuss issues and share practice.
By joining the network, independent consultants can keep up to date with relevant information and developments, seek and offer advice and experience, and exchange information and news with other network members.
The ICN at a glance
What the ICN is...
Targeted information and resources for independent planning consultants (i.e. those running their own businesses). The weekly bulletin covers topics such as tax, health and safety, small business news, running your office, HR issues, IT, employment legislation etc. It also makes members aware of CPD opportunities, particularly low-cost or free events.
The ICN has an active, email-list based discussion forum which enables those working alone, or without the benefit of a room full of planning colleagues, to seek advice and information from others in the same situation.
...and what the ICN isn’t
- General information for all planning consultants: if you don’t manage your own business and run your own office or work from home, you probably won’t find the content (see above) very relevant.
- A source of general planning information – you’ll find the Development Management Network and the Development Planning Network the best places for this.
- A source of information on specific planning topics – you’ll find the topic networks (such as Transport Planning, Regeneration, and Urban Design) the places for this.
Joining the network
The network is currently free to join and is open only to RTPI members. To join the network:
1. Register on the RTPI website if you have not already done so.
2. Request to join the Network
If you have any problems signing up online please contact the network manager.
If you wish to leave the Network, contact the network manager.
Contribute to our weekly bulletin
If you have a suggestion for our email bulletin (a news item, an event, a request for information to help you in your work?) please let us know.
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| Summary of forthcoming committee reports and post-meeting action notes |
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