THERE's a new expert at Worcester-based town planners Malcolm Scott Consultants.

The company in Love's Grove has been joined by Faisal Ishaq as a new town planner. Mr Ishaq has Master of Science Degree in urban and regional planning from the University of Birmingham. He has worked for local authorities and gained important commercial experience in working in financial services support companies.

Mr Scott said: "Faisal will bring us a keen and proven commercial outlook mixed with his town planning skills. He has the essential qualities for Malcolm Scott Consultants unique quality of achieving innovative and financially successful planning outcomes for clients."