Applications for RTPI Chief Planners of Tomorrow 2026 are now open: https://www.rtpi.org.uk/membership/member-benefits/networks/rtpi-young-planners/chief-planners-of-tomorrow/?utm_source=Dynamics%20365%20Customer%20Insights%20-%20Journeys&utm_medium=email&utm_term=N%2FA&utm_campaign=EE%20March%20Bulletin&utm_content=EE%20March%202026%20Bulletin#msdynmkt_trackingcontext=bc20d047-2a65-40bb-b238-f043aa980100 #proudofplanners #proudofplanning

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

The POS (Planning Officers Society) 🏳️‍🌈 Annual Conference is just over a week away and there is still time to register your interest. Join us to hear Emily Hadley, Digital Planning Team, MHCLG Alastair Parvin Open Systems Lab, Professor Richard Kingston The University of Manchester and Josh Hoare-Matthews, Urban Intelligence discuss digital planning issues.
Open to POS members - details how to register: https://www.planningofficers.org.uk/events/annual-conference---hatfield---12-13-june-2025

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Hatfield is the location for this year’s Planning Officers’ Society Annual Conference. I have put together a programme covering health, design, garden communities, green belts, digital planning & strategic planning: https://www.planningofficers.org.uk/events/annual-conference---hatfield---12-13-june-2025
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The devolution and local government reorganisation agenda continues apace. Outside of the political ramifications I argue that devolution presents an opportunity for an English planning renaissance. I share my reflections on the potential in a guest blog for the Royal Town Planning Institute. Details of the blog can be found at: https://www.rtpi.org.uk/blog/2025/february/dr-peter-geraghty-devolution-presents-an-opportunity-for-an-english-planning-renaissance/ #publicsectormatters #proudofplanning #strategic #planning

The deadline for entering the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Awards for Planning Excellence is fast approaching.
The RTPI Awards for Planning Excellence are looking for outstanding plans, projects and people helping to transform economies, environments, and communities. Entries close on 13 March, 11:59pm. Details can be found at: https://rtpi.evessiocloud.com/2025/en/page/home?utm_campaign=14904149_East%20of%20England%20-%20Last%20Chance&utm_medium=email&utm_source=The%20Royal%20Town%20Planning%20Institute&dm_i=1L61,8VG45,9AZMCJ,10YL5W,1 https://rtpi.evessiocloud.com/2025/en/page/home?utm_campaign=14904149_East%20of%20England%20-%20Last%20Chance&utm_medium=email&utm_source=The%20Royal%20Town%20Planning%20Institute&dm_i=1L61,8VG45,9AZMCJ,10YL5W,1 #proudofplanning #proudofplanners #publicsectormatters #planning #awards

Delighted to Chair the Planning Officers Society Policy Forum today. We had a very interesting presentation from Dr Francesco Di Maddaloni of University of Central London entitled: Strengthening Collaboration Between Project Organizations & Local Authorities: Resolving Tensions in the Planning & Execution of Major Projects. We also discussed the English Devolution White Paper and the National Conversation on Land Use from DEFRA.
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