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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

Today we hosted a Heads Of Planning Everywhere meeting with some of our leading Chief Planning Officers from across England to discuss capacity and capability of the sector as well as policy and practice.

Planning Aid England volunteer Claire Walters highlights the challenges and opportunities of working with less-represented groups in the Central Lancashire Local Plan process. Her takeaways: Hold culturally sensitive in-person events in accessible venues Carefully consider language for those whose first language is not English Document all issues even when they are not planning-related, so they can be integrated with other services and decision-making processes. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eAV-ZyuE

The government’s recent Planning and Infrastructure Bill recognises that our national prospects rest heavily on our ability to get Britain building better. But our planning system is chronically under-resourced. That’s where the Planning Skills Fund comes in. Managed by the British Chambers of Commerce, backed by Aviva and delivered by the RTPI, this is a new partnership between government and industry to solve this challenge. A donation of just £15,000 can fund one planner’s training. And with an efficient public planning system, we could unlock £50 billion in value to the UK. By investing in planning skills today, we're making a down payment on Britain's future prosperity – laying the groundwork for the infrastructure revolution our economy needs. Contact bccplanningskillsfund@britishchambers.org.uk to learn more, arrange a meeting, or pledge your support. #PlanningSkillsFund #Infrastructure #Planning #Business #SkillsGap