The TOWN Observatory collaborated with the Leicester Urban Observatory to deliver sessions to school pupils about career choices across the built environment professions.
On Tuesday 6 October, 2026, 30 Year Ten pupils from Moat Community College and 12 Year Twelve Geography young people from City of Leicester College enjoyed a morning of walks and talks on urbanism related concepts in Leicester’s cultural quarter.
Ismail Dale, Historic England’s Local Heritage Education Manager for the Heritage Schools Programme provided walking tours of several heritage landmarks, whilst Professor Robert Harland from Loughborough University’s School of Design and Creative Arts provided a talk about career opportunities in the built environment. The sessions were arranged by Justin Webber, Leicester City Council’s Historic Environment Team Leader.
Acknowledgements: Special thanks to Chris Slowe, Programme Coordinator at LCB Depot.
