To form the new branch, the existing Glasgow Branch will expand to cover Edinburgh and surrounding areas, whilst continuing to serve Glasgow.

Women in Planning is a free network for the planning industry that is striving for diversity and inclusion in planning.

Rachel Mushet, planner at Montagu Evans and co-chair of the new Central Scotland branch committee, said: “To ensure that our Branch continues to bring professionals together, we have made the decision to expand our geographical area and our name will soon be changing to become the Women in Planning Central Scotland Branch.

“We hope that this will clearly show that all interested planning professionals in the central belt of Scotland are welcome to join.”