Name of Organisation: Devon County Council
Description of Organisation:
Devon County Council is one of the largest employers in the County. The County Council recently declared a climate emergency and post COVID-19 there is an urgent need to support the economic recovery. The Government continues to invest in infrastructure to stimulate activity on both these fronts with announcements for more investment in walking and cycling and in public transport.
The transport planning and road safety team has a key role in developing transport plans to support delivery of ambitious housing and job numbers, whilst also ensuring that they respond positively to Devon County Council’s climate emergency declaration.
Name of Employer: Hannah Clark
Job Title: Transport Planning Team Leader
Internship Scheme used:
Feedback:
“Lauren has contributed towards researching economic benefits of active travel and provided support on public consultation activities. Lauren has also developed initial ideas towards the development of a Local Transport Plan.
Lauren’s biggest achievement was running a public consultation for an active travel route in Dartmoor.
Lauren was an exemplar intern, and we are delighted to welcome Lauren as a full-time member of our team.”