A NETWORKING event aimed at women who work in planning was held in Crowthorne last month.
Vistry Thames Valley said 16 people attended the session held at its Buckler’s Park development sales centre and show home.
It was an opportunity for those assembled to learn more about the firm’s work to build homes on the former Transport Research Laboratory site, as well as share inspiration and ideas.
Alice Davidson,Vistry Group senior planning manager and Co-Chair of Women in Planning Thames Valley, organised the event and gave the presentation.
She said: “I was delighted to host Women in Planning Thames Valley’s first show home event. It was a fantastic opportunity to network with professionals from across the sector and to see how all the hard work at planning stage delivers high-quality homes on key strategic sites such as this.”
Guests included planning and highways consultants, while Vistry Thames Valley marketing manager Alix Laflin, planning manager Caroline Belmont, and sales consultant Kirsty Laflin also attended.
Ms Laflin said: “The session was an opportunity for women in the planning sector locally to meet and network with each other over a coffee.
“Creating networks and highlighting women who are progressing within the industry helps create an environment that promotes inclusivity and success for women at all levels and all stages of their careers.
“This is a central part of our drive to promote equal opportunities for women across the construction industry, which is very important to us at Vistry.”
The Transport Research Laboratory land was used for vehicle testing, research and developing innovations – such as the mini-roundabout and cycle lanes – to improve Britain’s roads and transport from the 1960s.
