"The ICN has proved an essential support to a new sole practitioner"(feedback from ICN member)
The Independent Consultants Network (ICN) is for RTPI members who work as sole practitioners or run their own small planning practices (with other planners or related professionals).
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.
Event
Find out more about the forthcoming ICN Annual Meeting with the Planning Inspectorate here.
The ICN at a glance
What the ICN is...
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 wont find the content (see above) very relevant.
- A source of general planning information youll find the Development Management Network and the Development Planning Network the best places for this.
- A source of information on specific planning topics youll find the topic networks (such as Transport Planning, Regeneration, and Urban Design) the places for this.
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