I was delighted to be have presented an award on behalf of the Planning Officers Society (POS Cup) at this evening’s planning awards. Very many congratulations to Dean Hermitage and all the planning team at Uttlesford District Council on winning Local Authority Team of the Year. #proudofplanning
The stage is set for tonight’s Planning Awards. Delighted to be presenting an award on behalf of the Planning Officers’ Society #awards #publicsectormatters #proudofplanning
The next session of the Planning Summit in London is about to about digital planning. #proudofplanning #digital #planning #CPD
The next session of the Planning Summit in London is about to start. #proudofplanning
The Planning Officers’ Society Annual Conference is being held on 9-10 July 2026 at the Council House, Nottingham. Open to POS members details can be found at:
https://www.planningofficers.org.uk/events/pos-annual-conference---july-2026 #publicsectormatters #proudofplanning
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Delighted to catch up with two POS (Planning Officers Society) planning colleagues, President Karen Shaw and Catriona Riddell, at today’s Joint Networks’ Conference in London #proudofplanning #proudofplanners #publicsectormatters
Next up at today’s POS (Planning Officers Society) Joint Networks Conference in London is a panel debate on London’s emergency housing support package. #policyplanning #publicsectormatters #proudofplanning
Shelly Rouse from the Planning Advisory Service (PAS) discusses the new local plans regime at the POS (Planning Officers Society) Joint Networks Conference in London. Current local plan system (Reg 18 and Reg 19 Plans) to come to an end on 31 December 2026. #policyplanning #publicsectormatters #proudofplanning
Next up at the POS (Planning Officers Society) Joint Networks Conference is Steven Bell and Nagla Stevens, from Birketts Solicitors discussing what do the new NPPF and NDMPs mean for local authorities. #planningpolicy #publicsectormatters #proudofplanning