I'm on the way to Leeds today to take part, as a commissioner, in an evidence gathering session for the Radix Housing Commission chaired by Kate Barker

RTPI to deliver initiative aimed at bolstering council planners
theplanner.co.uk/2024/05/22/rtp…

Join us at the Welcome Session of the 2nd Cohort of our mentoring programme. The @rtpiplanners will be delivering a practical session on developing a professional development plan.
Registration link bit.ly/4akZaFo?r=qr

The findings of the Member Value Project survey recently revealed the top challenges facing #planning professionals.

The insights gained will guide our future initiatives to best support our members and the planning profession

Find out more: rtpi.org.uk/news/2024/may/…

On International Day for Biological Diversity, we want to highlight our work across the English regions to encourage peer-to-peer learning about the impact of the new BNG requirements for planners.

Share your experiences & case studies of best practice 👇
rtpi.org.uk/policy-and-res…

Fabulous news that Royal Town Planning Institute have come on board to help deliver our programme, supported by Aviva plc, to train planning graduates and upskill existing council planners. 👏🙏

A pleasure to support this Royal Town Planning Institute campaign calling for greater resourcing of planning authorities. Cannot disagree! #UKREiiF

Have you made the shortlist for the RTPI Awards for Planning Excellence?

Congratulations to all the shortlisted entries in the Nations and Regions for 2024.
Discover if you're on the list:
rtpi.org.uk/excellence

RTPI's Presidential Team are at #UKREiiF in Leeds this week & participating in public speaking events to raise the profile of planning and the important role planners play in creating sustainable and vibrant communities.

Read more: rtpi.org.uk/news/2024/may/…

Join RTPI at the 2024 @PrideinLondon parade to celebrate “PRIDE in the Built Environment”.

Members are invited to march with us on Saturday, 29 June. Wristbands will be given on a first come, first served basis.

Reserve your spot now: rtpi.org.uk/pride-sign-up/

BLOG: 'Refugee planners represent a skilled and capable workforce that can help bridge the workforce gap in the UK planning sector.'
Shabnam Afshar draws on her personal experience as a refugee urban planner in Scotland:
rtpi.org.uk/blog/2024/may/…

Congratulations to all those who have been shortlisted in the 2024 Awards for Planning Excellence regions and nations.

It's a great achievement and we thank everyone who entered 🥳

Find out who made the cut and book your place at the celebration event:
rtpi.org.uk/excellence

Thanks to Jamie Leadbeater MRTPI for making the case for planning on BBC Question Time last night and promoting the good work of the profession. 👏

Watch at 57mins 👇
bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…

Royal Town Planning Institute has published a report setting out the most pressing issues facing planners and the planning profession, put together following a series of debates. theplanner.co.uk/2024/05/15/red…

RTPI echoes National Audit Office concerns over lack of support for #BiodiversityNetGain implementation.

NAO's conclusions reflect what our members have been consistently telling us for some time.

Read more:
rtpi.org.uk/news/2024/may/…

RTPI member Jamie Leadbeater articulated the acute resourcing problem in Scotland, linking it with training and planning delays on BBC Question Time last night. RTPI Scotland

Watch at 57mins 👇
bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…

Fantastic turnout for today’s #RTPINEbikeride with over 40 riders. Great to see everyone again plus some new faces. This year’s ride takes us through Co Durham and North Yorkshire. 90, 70 and 20 miles, touching base with each other at coffee and lunch stops

BLOG: As we celebrate #MentalHealthAwareness Week, RTPI West Midlands Chair, Victoria Lane MRTPI shares her thoughts on mental health and #wellbeing – and what it means in her role as Chair.

Read more:

rtpi.org.uk/blog/2024/may/…
#WestMidlands

The Royal Town Planning Institute #MemberValueProject survey found a lack of qualified staff, poor #worklifebalance and #stress were among the top challenges facing those in the #planningprofession bit.ly/4bCWfJ6