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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

All three sessions are free, online and open to people living or working in Scotland’s island communities. Know someone who might find these sessions useful? Please share this information with them! Find out more about the Island Communities Place Programme: www.pas.org.uk/island-commu...

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

⚡️ Understanding consents for renewable energy planning 🗓️ Thursday 5 November, 6pm How are renewable energy proposals considered in Scotland, who makes the decisions and when can communities have their say? Book here: www.eventbrite.com/e/2002207331...

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

💬 Community engagement methods: Q&A 🗓️ Thursday 29 October, 1pm How are other island communities involving local people? Share experiences, learn what has worked elsewhere and ask our community engagement specialists for practical advice. Book here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1997636000...

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

📍 Local Place Plans – Knowing the essentials 🗓️ Wednesday 14 October, 12.30pm Find out how Local Place Plans can help your community set out its priorities, influence future planning and turn local ideas into a plan for your area. Book here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1997624203...

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

📢 Free online training and Q&A sessions for Scotland’s island communities Would you like to have more say in your island’s future, find new ways to involve local people or understand how renewable energy developments are considered?

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Our Planning & Projects Officer Anne Krippler joined BBC Radio Orkney’s Around Orkney this morning to talk about the Island Communities Place Programme and how it can help people understand the planning system and get involved in decisions affecting their communities: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

In our latest volunteer blog, we chat to Sam: www.pas.org.uk/news/meet-sam From working with young people in Dunbar to supporting a Balerno CC event, Sam's experience is a reminder that good planning starts with genuinely hearing communities, not just consulting them.

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Land ownership can be an important part of conversations about how places develop and change. Anne, our Planning & Projects Officer, has written a guest blog to answer some common queries. 🔗 www.landcommission.gov.scot/news/understanding-land-ownership-and-planning

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

We’re delighted to welcome Jennifer Wells to the Planning Aid Scotland Board of Directors. Jennifer is a Scottish solicitor specialising in planning, environmental and public law. Read more about her background and experience on our website: www.pas.org.uk/news/jennife...

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Something a little different for today: Get to know Kim, our Communications & Design Officer, and hear about her experience looking after a unicorn!🦄 www.pas.org.uk/news/meet-kim We've introduced a new leave allowance for staff, to support them in volunteering for roles outside the organisation.

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“What I love about volunteering is that you get unique experiences... I never dreamt I’d be babysitting a unicorn!” - Planning Aid Scotland

Planning Aid Scotland announced a new leave allowance to support staff members wanting to volunteer their time outside the organisation – read about Kim's experience

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Meet the people at the heart of Planning Aid Scotland – our volunteers! In our latest blog, we chat to Louise Hall who has been supporting the Play Park Survey – finding out what children think of their local play parks. ➡️Read Louise's story: www.pas.org.uk/news/meet-louise/

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Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights) @together-sacr.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

🎉Yesterday, we shared our latest membership spotlight from one of our newest members @planningaidscot.bsky.social Planning Aid Scotland is a charity and social enterprise that helps people understand & take part in the planning system Read more here ➡️ togetherscotland.blog/2026/08/12/m...

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Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights) @together-sacr.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

🎉This week, delighted to showcase our latest membership spotlight @planningaidscot.bsky.social Throughout the spotlight, they highlight engagement. Good engagement means giving people clear information & right tools to express what matters to them Read here ➡️ togetherscotland.blog/2026/08/12/m...

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

This week, to mark #InternationalYouthDay we've put together a free introduction to planning for young people. You can read the full guide on our website: bit.ly/intro-to-pla... #YoungPlanners #CareersInPlanning #Placemaking #SYPN

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Today is #Playday2026! 🛝 We're proud to support @playscotland.bsky.social Play Park Survey. "By listening to their experiences, we can help create play parks where all children can play, belong and thrive." 🔗Read the blog to learn more: www.pas.org.uk/news/playday-2026 #SpacesForPlay

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

We’ve updated our Renewable Energy Consents Information Sheet. We listened to feedback from people who had used the resource, worked with one of our volunteers to review the content and simplified the language to make the information more straightforward to understand www.pas.org.uk/wp-content/u...

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

We've moved! 📍 Planning Aid Scotland now has a new home at 7 Montgomery Street Lane, Edinburgh. We're pleased to be joining the MyEdinburgh community, bringing together charities, social enterprises and individuals working to make a positive difference. Find out more: www.pas.org.uk/news/a-new-h...

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

We're delighted to be sponsoring Planning for Play: Creating and improving public spaces with & for children, alongside our event partners. The event takes place in Edinburgh on 5 September at 9.30am. Find out more and book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/planning-f...

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

What happens when our Board and staff come together for a day of lively discussion and shared reflection? Our recent Board and Staff Strategy Day gave us the chance to step back from day-to-day work and think about where we want to focus our efforts next: www.pas.org.uk/news/board-s...

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Connecting our work to Scotland's planning priorities - Planning Aid Scotland

"Lots of ideas and energy to build on" was how Board Director Dan Sharp summed up Planning Aid Scotland's recent Board and Staff Strategy Day, which brought people together to reflect on the organisat...

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Free support is available to help people living on Scotland’s islands take part in planning, understand renewable energy processes and learn more about community-led planning. Learn more about the Island Communities Place Programme: www.pas.org.uk/island-commu...

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

We're delighted to be collaborating with @playscotland.bsky.social to help deliver the Scottish Government’s Play Park Survey 🛝 ⬇️Have your say before 16 September. Please share the survey to help reach as many communities across Scotland as possible!

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

"We wanted to organise something that would not only celebrate our volunteers but also provide something extra to support their professional development. At the end of the day, our volunteers are integral to our work and we wanted to express our gratitude." — Jo, Volunteer Coordinator

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

To celebrate #VolunteersWeek, we hosted a training event for our #volunteers focused on #facilitation and #CommunityEngagement skills — a chance to come together, network, and build practical skills. Thank you to everyone who joined us! 🙌

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

A huge thank you to our nearly 70 volunteers! Since June 2025, you've given over 430 hours of your time, completed 200+ hours of training, and supported communities across Scotland with planning advice, Local Place Plans, and more. We couldn't do it without you! #VolunteersWeek

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

As Annie puts it: "In a small community like ours, people volunteer for all kinds of things. It's that diversity of interests and passion that makes things happen." The theme for #EarthDay2026, 'Our Power, Our Planet', couldn't be better illustrated. 🌱 🔗 www.pas.org.uk/news/earth-day/ #Morvern

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Earth Day 2026: The power of community – Morvern's success story - Planning Aid Scotland

To celebrate Earth Day and highlight the power of locally led environmental action, we spoke with Annie Tordoff, a Planning Aid Scotland board member and Director of Morvern Community Trading Company.

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

🌍This #EarthDay, we're celebrating the power of locally led environmental action – and the #Morvern Community is a powerful example. Read the full story: www.pas.org.uk/news/earth-day/ #EarthDay2026 #CommunityLed #Sustainability #ClimateAction

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Don't miss our free training sessions: ✏️Local Place Plans...4 March 💬How to engage your community...11 March 🚲Making active travel happen through LPPs...12 March 📋Creative approaches to community engagement..19 March 🔗Register now: bit.ly/pas-training

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

We are delighted to welcome Cherie as our new Chief Executive! “I’m excited to get out there, have these conversations and support communities to play a leading role in shaping the future of their places...” 🔗Read Cherie's reflections on her first few weeks: www.pas.org.uk/news/welcomecherie/

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Understanding and using planning as a cycle campaigner: 7pm, Wed 25 Feb Join David Wood – our Planning & Policy Manager – for the final in @cyclingukscotland.bsky.social mini-series of webinars. David will explore how cycle campaigners can better understand planning and place in Scotland.

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Join our #DigitalMapping #Hackathon – open to abilities, from beginners to experienced #GIS users. Explore the ‘best’ places to live in #Edinburgh whilst learning a new skill in a fun and supportive environment. 📅10am–3pm, Fri 20 Feb 📍Our office, Edinburgh 📧Limited spaces! Email jo@pas.org.uk

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

A reminder about upcoming training sessions for volunteers. Check recent newsletters for more info and the links to join. ➡️21 Jan: Insights from the Just Neighbourhoods? research ➡️22 Jan: Community-led planning in Morvern ➡️25 Feb: Learn how to communicate with non-planners @justclp.bsky.social

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

🎊 Congratulations to all newly Chartered RTPI Scotland members! Now we need your help... Please consider supporting our Advice Service. Help us answer questions from people across Scotland who need planning advice. Your expertise could make a real difference! 📧 Contact jo@pas.org.uk for more info.

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Graduating soon? Join us in February for the next round of our #Graduate Training Scheme. Hear from experienced #planners and get a solid understanding of essential topics every new planner needs to know. 🔗 www.pas.org.uk/news/graduate-training-scheme/ 📧 Email jo@pas.org.uk to register interest.

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

⭐Additional tickets released!⭐ Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for the first in our series of FREE online training sessions. These sessions cover a variety of topics from community-led planning to renewable energy. 🔗Book your place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/planning-a...

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

As 2025 wraps up, a huge THANK YOU to everyone who's supported us this year! Our volunteers who contributed 700+ hours of their time, our staff and board, partners, funders, and everyone in between – you’ve helped us make a real difference. Wishing you a restful festive break and happy New Year!✨

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

We're delighted to welcome Cherie Morgan as our new Chief Executive, joining us in Feb 2026. With nearly 30 years in the third sector, Cherie brings a wealth of experience in community engagement, inclusive participation, and placemaking. 🔗 Full announcement: www.pas.org.uk/news/chief-executive/

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Welcome to our new Chief Executive - Planning Aid Scotland

Planning Aid Scotland is pleased to announce that Cherie Morgan will be joining as Chief Executive in the new year.

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

📢 Update: We are working with the Scottish Government and @improvserv.bsky.social on online training for elected members – enhancing decision-making across #Scotland and building confidence in the #planning system. 🔗This NEW blog outlines the format and timeframe: blogs.gov.scot/planning-arc...

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

As we near the end of the year, we have a lot to update you on. In this edition we talk about: -Our AGM -Our visit to Shetland -Dates for Community Engagement Skills Training -Licentiate Mentoring Scheme 🔗Subscribe: subscribepage.io/planningaids... 🔗Read: preview.mailerlite.io/preview/2073...

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

“Plan with communities, not just for them.” That’s the message shared by our Planning & Projects Officer, Anne Krippler MRTPI, in her article “Planning Together: Moving Beyond the Minimum”, published in the Autumn Issue of The Scottish Planner (p.15). Read here: www.rtpi.org.uk/media/05zait...

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Our new article “The enduring importance of town planning in Scotland” has been published. It reflects on Scotland's proud planning tradition and explores how the system is evolving. Read it here: www.pas.org.uk/news/the-end...

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

We’re delighted our energy consents guide is getting great feedback across Scotland. Dr Fiona Simpson MRTPI, Chief Planner, said: “I think it is excellent – very well presented, with really clear information that will be very helpful for people.” Read the guide here: www.pas.org.uk/wp-content/u...

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Support the next generation of planners… We are looking for experienced planners for our Licentiate Mentoring Scheme. Support a Licentiate Planner to respond to an Advice Service case – around 2 hours/month from Jan to June 2026. 📧Contact jo@pas.org.uk for more info. 🔗Learn more: lnkd.in/eBZKpuYH

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

📢We’re #hiring: We are looking for an efficient and experienced colleague to join our team as a #Governance & #Finance Officer. You will be responsible for governance, finance, people, and office systems and processes... 📅 Deadline: 15 October 🔗 www.pas.org.uk/news/governance-finance-officer

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

📢We’re #hiring: We’re looking for a new Chief Executive to lead Planning Aid Scotland into the next exciting chapter. Are you a dynamic & inspiring leader who shares our passion for putting communities at the heart of #planning... 📅 Deadline: 5pm 14 October 🔗 www.pas.org.uk/news/new-chief-executive

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

♻️⚡️ New Information Sheet on Consenting Processes for Renewable Energy Developments Do you have renewable energy projects in your area and want to understand more about proposals such as a new wind farm, solar farm, hydro scheme or battery storage project? Read here: www.pas.org.uk/wp-content/u...

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

We’re at the DTAS Conference in Glasgow today! Find our team at Stand 8 to chat all things planning & community engagement. Yesterday's highlights: renewable energy, planning questions & support for Development Trusts. Looking forward to more today. Pop by and say hello! @dtascotland.bsky.social

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Planning Aid Scotland @planningaidscot.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

We’re at the Development Trusts Association Scotland Conference today! Come and meet the Planning Aid Scotland team at Table 8. We’d love to chat about placemaking, community engagement and planning. @dtascotland.bsky.social #DTAS2025

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