Uniquely amongst planning consultancies none of our consultants have less than 12 years experience and most have been working for more than 20 years. TPS is also unusual in how it bridges the gap between the public and private sectors. Many planning consultants have not worked in the public sector which is a major weakness in negotiations with Councils. Our consultants have worked for substantial periods in both Councils and consultancy giving us a substantial advantage in presenting projects in the most favourable light to planning authorities.

Ross Martin (UK)

Ross Martin is a political analyst and policy advisor, specialising in education and political engagement for TPS, where he utilises his skills as a (still practising) teacher and former senior politician. Ross served as Convenor of the Lothian & Borders Police Board and then as Chairman of West Lothian Council’s Education Committee in his late 20s and early 30s. He is currently part-time Policy Director at the Centre for Scottish Public Policy.

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Trevor Davies (UK)

Trevor Davies is an honorary Professor in Urban Studies in the University of Glasgow with a degree in economics. From 2003 until 2007 he was Convener of the Planning Committee for the City of Edinburgh Council. Edinburgh faces substantial planning issues as one of the fastest growing cities in the UK, balancing the exceptional and large demands for development with the conservation of its unique build heritage. In response to that challenge, Trevor appointed Sir Terry Farrell as the first City Design Champion and created the UK’s first City Design Initiative. He has extensive experience of and skills in the leadership of place making and planning policy formulation.

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