Independent Consultants' Network
The Independent Consultants’ Network (ICN) is for chartered town planners who work as sole practitioners or run their own small planning practices (with other planners or with related professionals).
Its purpose is to provide targeted information and resources, and provide 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's emphasis is on business support and it 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.
If this sounds like the Network for you, we'd love to hear from you. Read on for how to join us...
Joining the network
The network is free to join but is open only to RTPI members. You can find out more about becoming an RTPI member here. To join:
You must first have registered on this website by clicking on the "my profile" button in the top right hand corner. Please complete the Profile as fully as possible as this will help you get the most from the Network, and make sure you include your RTPI membership number.
Once this been done, just click on the ‘Join here!’ link to the left of this page. Requesting access there triggers a message to the Network Manager who will grant access and respond to you by email.
If you have any problems signing up online please email Catherine Middleton, the Network Manager.
At any point, if you wish to leave the Network, simply 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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