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This week is your last chance to renew your RTPI membership - don't miss out on all the benefits and services we offer, from networking opportunities to financial and career development support. You can save time and spread the cost of your membership by setting up a direct debit. Log into your profile and renew now: https://lnkd.in/eKHX2K5q

CPD Masterclass - Introduction to planning enforcement Book now: https://lnkd.in/eVkdu-mx

Applications are now open for the Future Planners Bursary scheme in Scotland. £5000 bursaries are available to 30 students on an RTPI-accredited Planning Masters in Scotland for 2025/26 to assist with course fees and living expenses. The bursary aims to attract diverse talent from a variety of planning-related disciplines and underrepresented backgrounds to study a fully accredited Planning Masters in Scotland and increase the number of qualified planners. The The Scottish Government has provided grant funding to deliver the scheme and it will be directly administered by the three Scottish planning schools: University of Glasgow University of Dundee and Heriot-Watt University. RTPI Scotland will support bursary recipients in networking and events. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e8a5hBG9

Eid Mubarak to all ✨ The RTPI would like to extend our warmest wishes to all our colleagues, members and friends. Eid is a time for reflection, gratitude, and sharing happiness with loved ones. May this Eid bring peace, prosperity, and health to all. #EidMubarak #Eid2025

📣 Calling all enforcement officers - don't miss out on the National Association of Planning Enforcement Conference next month. For the first time the conference will be in a hybrid format: it will be held in-person at Dentons' office in London, and it will also be accessible online. The conference is on 24 April and will feature sessions on: 👉 Short term lets 👉 Legal update from No5 Barristers' Chambers 👉 Appeal Tips 👉 Update from the Planning Advisory Service (PAS) 👉 Planning units/ drafting Enforcement Notices 👉 Enforcement of conditions It's a great opportunity to get the latest updates and network with peers. In-person member tickets start from £65. Secure your place today: https://lnkd.in/eUZxN2iz

It's not too late to sign up to be a mentor. Since we launched our new career development mentoring platform in February, we have had an extraordinary response from RTPI members who wish to serve as mentors. We’ve seen mentors registering from across regions and nations, from the public and private sector, in the UK and internationally. We’re thrilled to see such a robust response to President Helen Fadipe’s call for collaboration, investment and inclusivity in this important way. Registration will remain open and can be completed at any time. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/etDv9wfv

🎙️ We have some exciting news to share - there's going to be a new The Planner RTPI podcast. 🎙️ The first episode features Robbie Calvert MRTPI, Head of Policy & Public Affairs, talking all things planning reform and the purpose of planning. 👀 Look out for more information in the coming days....

The RTPI has emphasised that while the Government's #SpringStatement rightly places planning at the centre of its economic agenda, achieving housing targets will require more than just planning reform. Robbie Calvert, the RTPI’s Head of Policy and Public Affairs said: “Planning reforms are at the heart of the Government’s growth plan. "The acknowledgement from the Office for Budget Responsibility that planning will be central to increasing the UK’s economic activity over the coming years is encouraging. “But, while reforms are important, more could be unlocked by investing in planning itself. Our research has found that planning reform and increased housing development could miss out on over £70 billion in additional value by not investing in planning. "We won't achieve the economic growth this country desperately needs if we don't significantly invest in the planning system. “Beyond this forecast, there will be additional ambitions for planning services resulting from the implementation of the Affordable Housing Programme, the Planning and Infrastructure Bill and local government reform. “Planning consents can't do this alone, we need to ensure that the entire construction industry is geared up to deliver on this scale.” #PlanningReform #EconomicGrowth

Charles Goode's Early Career Research Grant project documented changes in young adults’ attitudes to car dependency and the implications for planning. "Many interviewees highlighted the need for stronger collaboration between government bodies, local authorities, transport companies and housebuilders to improve the quality and timing of public transport infrastructure alongside new housing development." Read the summary of his findings and his reflections: https://lnkd.in/e6jN4BCs 📷 Charles Goode and Audrey Chan (Research Assistant) presenting findings of their research at the Birmingham and Midland Institute in November 2024 The 2025 round of RTPI ECR Grants will open for applications in the summer.

A key focus of the 2025 National Planning Conference is fostering cross-sector collaboration to drive sustainable solutions and placemaking. Connect with professionals, decision-makers, and peers and hear from a dynamic line-up of keynote speakers, panel discussions, and workshops on key topics facing the industry. Don't miss out on a discounted ticket for one of the biggest conferences of the year. Book your place now: www.rtpi.org.uk/npc #NPC2025 #PlanningReform