Put the date in your diary for The UK-Ireland Planning Research Conference

📅 Monday, 2 September
📍 University of Reading

The winners of the RTPI Awards for Research Excellence will be announced during the conference

APA’s National Planning Conference continued this week, with Lindsey Richards speaking at the Delivering Health Net Gain Through Health Impact Assessment learning lab.

Victoria Hills MRTPI and Joshua Singh had productive discussions with the Presidents of American Planning Association and NZPI.

Exciting discussions and activities took place at the National Planning Conference in Minneapolis, where Lindsey Richards shared insights on embedding social value in health-led planning policy and decision-making and pursuing solutions to improve housing affordability.

Need support? If you are facing challenges, we have resources to support you. RTPI members have access to a free 24/7 confidential helpline:
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We're sending our best wishes to those observing the Sikh #Baisakhi - an annual festival celebrating the creation of the Khalsa.

🧡Baisakhi marks a time for renewal, reflection and celebration for Sikhs worldwide.💙

#Vaisakhi #Sikhism

The RTPI Trust is a registered charity, independent from the RTPI. It exists to provide support to members of RTPI and their families who are in genuine financial hardship.

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BLOG: 'This marks the culmination of many years of successful campaigning and advocacy work from RTPI Scotland, but also the wider Institute'

Robbie Calvert on every planning authority in Scotland being required to appoint a Chief Planning Officer:

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Calling all enforcement officers: Gain key insights on topics vital to the profession at this year’s Planning Enforcement Conference.

Tickets are available to all RTPI members. Find out more and book now: rtpi.org.uk/events/2024/ap…

📍 30 April | Derbyshire House, London WC1H 8AG

BLOG: 'It is ironic that 1st April seems to be the only day of the year that some people actively question what they read or hear. It is time we spoke up and encouraged others to do the same.'

Read more from Mark Hand:

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Young Planners – here’s your chance to step into the shoes of a Chief Planning Officer for the day. Each year more than 50 young planners are offered places.
Apply for our Chief Planners of Tomorrow work shadowing scheme by 7 May 2024. Apply now: rtpi.org.uk/chiefplannerso…

BLOG: 'In this blog, I want to help others who are visually impaired enjoy RTPI conferences and events and to guide the RTPI in adapting future events.'

Read about Bob Wolfe's recent experience at Planner Live North:

rtpi.org.uk/blog/2024/apri…

RTPI regions across England are offering peer-to-peer learning events to help members keep informed about BNG requirements, encourage best practice and hear about case studies.

Book your spot at an event near you: rtpi.org.uk/events

BLOG: 'Working in governance is a unique experience. It puts you in a position where you get to work alongside senior management, executive teams, and senior stakeholders who represent the membership.'

Read more from the RTPI's Governance Manager:

rtpi.org.uk/blog/2024/apri…

Planners can continue to use the RTPI survey to state their levels of experience, understanding and confidence in adapting to new #BNG requirements.

To help us monitor changing levels of understanding, this survey has no closing date. Take the survey: r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/3ESD-FAM/bng…

We’re hosting a session at Trees, People and the Built Environment 5 conference, exploring how planning can drive the agenda for increased urban tree cover.

Hear real-world case studies, research and practical solutions to help us deliver this change.

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BLOG: 'In a world of uncertainty and rapid change, the value of professional, qualified planners cannot be overstated.'

RTPI Chief Executive Victoria Hills MRTPI writes about the need to invest in planners.

Read more:

rtpi.org.uk/blog/2024/apri…

Entries are now open for the 2024 RTPI Awards for Research Excellence, which recognise and promote high quality, impactful spatial planning research.

The Academic Award is reinstated for this year.

Learn more: rtpi.org.uk/researchawards #RTPIResearchAwards

The RTPI is asking planners to share what works in BNG implementation.

You can help inform the profession by sending case studies of good practice or sharing your experiences of what is and isn’t working using our ongoing survey.

Find out more:

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BNG measures have been implemented across all developments in England.

Find out more, and join the RTPI's training and peer-to-peer learning events:

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RTPI regions across England are offering peer-to-peer learning events to help members keep informed about BNG requirements, encourage best practice and hear about case studies.

Book your spot at an event near you: rtpi.org.uk/events