Jan Bessell, President of the Royal Town Planning Institute for 2026 (S19 E1)

Jan has been inaugurated as the President of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) for 2026, unveiling a national campaign set to drive her presidential year: Planning with Purpose. Currently a Strategic Planning Adviser at Pinsent Masons, she has worked on a range of planning projects, from community-led initiatives and neighbourhood plans to nationally significant infrastructure projects.

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