The difficult part of planning, once the ideas have been accepted and resources agreed is to make it happen and to keep making it happen.

The most neglected part of planning is the evaluation and critical assessment.

It is essential then that evaluation and monitoring are an integral part of any project…….and not an add - on after thought.

The Plan is a map, often incomplete, the information is the provision for the journey, the compass is professional advice, research and public opinion.

It is often a difficult and unexpected journey with many thorns and briars…….Beware dragons