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

Planning Aid Scotland is working with the Scottish Government to develop content for mandatory training for elected members on the planning system. The aim is to enhance the quality of decision-making across Scotland to build public confidence in the planning process. We are working alongside the Improvement Service to develop this online package, which is due to be rolled out before the 2027 Local Government elections. Read on for an update.

With the first round of our new Graduate Training Scheme coming to an end, we talk to our Volunteer Coordinator, Jo Elston, to learn more about it and hear feedback from some of the participants.

With Scotland’s future firmly rooted in renewable energy, we are seeing an increase in developments across the country. Access to clear, impartial information is more important than ever to help our communities understand the processes around building this infrastructure, and how they can get involved in shaping Scotland’s clean energy future.

Planning Aid Scotland’s Chief Executive, Johanna Boyd, is stepping down after successfully leading the organisation for three years.

In this blog post, Planning Aid Scotland’s Chief Executive, Johanna Boyd discusses her experience of leadership, the complexities of leading in the current climate, and shares important values and qualities today’s leaders must possess to navigate these uncertain times.

Having supported seven communities in 2024 to develop Local Place Plans, it is great to see this work come to fruition with the plans being registered with their respective councils. Gairloch is the latest to be registered and is now available to read on the Highland Council website. Read on to find out more.

Our Planning and Policy Manager, David Wood shares insights into our Advice Service, discusses his experience at the Homebuilding and Renovating Show, and talks about the different ways Planning Aid Scotland can help people navigate the planning system.