Planning policy and technical development Seminar schedule for 2026

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Here at Syntegra Group, we have released our 2026 virtual seminar programme. These technical services and planning seminar topics are in the schedule below. Please click the seminar topic links to find out more…

Planning policy and technical development seminars

Each free 1hr seminar is presented by our in-house experts in their field and of current relevance to planning policy and development schemes we are engaged with.

We currently have set dates for this current quarter so if you are interested in any of these topics please let me know, complete the form below or use our contact form.

Samantha Prior | Office Coordinator
s.prior@syntegragroup.com
0118 4028526

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