URL: https://councillors.knowsley.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=7438

Decision Maker: Assistant Executive Director Development and Infrastructure (Tony Clark)

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: The Planning Advisory Service (PAS) who are part of the Local Government Association (LGA) deliver a planning graduate scheme called Pathways to Planning. Pathways to Planning is administered by PAS and they provide funding for a recent graduate to complete a masters degree in planning whilst placed in a Council’s Planning Service. Knowsley Council has recently decided to prepare a new Local Plan which will require a greater staff resource and it is proposed to recruit a graduate from the Pathways to Planning programme.

Content: The Planning Advisory Service (PAS) who are part of the Local Government Association (LGA) deliver a planning graduate scheme called Pathways to Planning. Pathways to Planning is administered by PAS and they provide funding for a recent graduate to complete a masters degree in planning whilst placed in a Council’s Planning Service. Knowsley Council has recently decided to prepare a new Local Plan which will require a greater staff resource and it is proposed to recruit a graduate from the Pathways to Planning programme. To approve the creation of a new Career Grade Planning Officer post for a temporary period of 2 years. None.

Date of Decision: June 24, 2025