Involving girls in urban development will make the city better for everyone. Girls plan and design with diversity and different needs in mind. Participatory processes are key for planning a city that works for everyone. If we let citizens that are rarely heard be the experts, our cities and communities will become more inclusive, equal and sustainable.

The new National Planning Skills Commitment Plan 2025 is led by the Scottish Government and supported by almost 60 organisations across the built and natural environment professions. Together they will roll out a coordinated monthly training programme and recruitment drive for Scotland.

A suite of resources to support planning teams in taking a place-based collaborative approach to preparations for new style Local Development Plans.

The OS Data Hub, provides a free service to download open data, geospatial datasets from OS and other data providers. Use the APIs and data downloads to integrate OS data into your work and applications.