Planning and Management Ltd

An independent consultancy offering integrated Economic Development and Town Planning services. Prior to establishing the consultancy principal Chris Collison managed the Economic Development function at Mansfield District Council for more than ten years responding to the collapse of the mining industry. During this time the local economy was radically transformed through skill development, inward investment, business growth and the establishment of social enterprises. Major projects included the development of several business parks, town centre improvement and the re-introduction of passenger rail services. Chris played a lead role in the establishment and work of a sub-regional partnership covering seven district council areas and served as a Member of the National Coalfields Taskforce.