Young Planner of the Year
Pippa Robertson, Aurora Planning Ltd
Pippa is a former solicitor who has forged a highly successful new career as a planning consultant, founded on her broad and nuanced understanding of the planning system, her ability to build relationships with clients, and the innovative approaches she takes to achieve positive outcomes for them. She is particularly committed to delivering community and social benefits, carrying out reduced fee and pro-bono work as part of Aurora Planning and in her own time. She is always keen to share her knowledge and experience by mentoring interns, publishing blogs, contributing to professional publications, and presenting at local and national events.
Sarah Purves, Fife Council
Sarah is a dedicated, enthusiastic Planning Officer working in Fife Council's Planning Service. She joined from high school on a trainee planning assistant internship, progressing successfully within various roles. She now plays an integral role in the Major Business & Priority Team. She also leads on the St Andrews West Strategic Development Area, negotiating place-based outcomes for various development proposals in delivering overarching spatial principles for the area. She is a keen advocate for non-standard entry into the planning profession (alternatives to full time study) and also leads Fife's APC CPD programme, advising colleagues through the RTPI APC process.