Hedley Planning invests in young talent amid growth
North East planning consultancy Hedley Planning has made five new appointments as it continues to grow across the region and beyond.
Rachael Bridges and Niamh McDonald join the firm’s Newcastle and Hexham offices, respectively, bringing experience from local planning authorities.
They are joined by year-out placement planners Luca Curini and Lewis Davison, and MSc urban planning student Ebony Rolfe.
The new recruits will support the senior team in preparing planning applications and statements for a growing client base across residential, commercial and renewable sectors.
Joe Ridgeon, director at Hedley Planning, said: “Our strength lies in our people, so I’m delighted to welcome Rachael, Niamh, Luca, Lewis and Ebony to the team.
“They are talented young planners with strong values that align closely with our business, so I look forward to working closely with them as they build a successful and rewarding career with us.”
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