A fortnightly podcast with 3 planning barristers, 2 topics, 1 special guest from the world of planning, and no preparation...
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It has been a very long time since the four got together and it shows: a characteristic inability to focus on the topic at hand pervades; there is some slurring; talk of punching fish; and much mispronunciation of town names. There is also a concerning amount of foul language. There is no guest but there are descriptions of UK holidays, reflections…
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Becky is away and the boys are sad, but Gail Stoten, heritage expert witness extraordinaire, offers some historical perspective to their angst; the team discuss preparing for cross-examination (both doing it, and having it done to you) and open their bags of lucky rabbits’ feet to reveal their superstitions and coping mechanisms. The hat is beautif…
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Sticking with the disruptive approach, none of the four barrister hosts were prepared to step down and miss out on meeting planning blog galactica Nicola Gooch, so the 3-2-1 thing is still a mess. This may be mitigated in part by a very fine hat; and some origin stories from the team - who also discuss the changes they would make to planning policy…
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The pleasing 3-2-1 pattern is disrupted as all four barristers turn up to meet Maisie, and her owner Laura Percy of Chelmsford City Council; they cover getting the best from the barrister you instruct, good advice, and Liverpool losing to Ipswich. Topic choice is brought to you by a middle-aged cyclist’s man-hat.…
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In this week’s instalment, Joe, Zack and Becky are joined by Women in Planning superstar Charlotte Morphet; they talk about planning post-COVID, get serious about engagement, and share their best days on the job. Phil is missing (but he will be back next time); this episode features a hat made of 100% paper.…
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This instalment's randomly-generated topics are 'Preparing team for a planning inquiry'; and 'Career in Planning versus Having Children: Only One Winner?'. Zack, Becky, Joe and Phil discuss those topics - and stray into others - in a 30-minute ramble. This episode features a child's bicycle helmet as the hat.…
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