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SUMMARY:Delivering employment and commercial uses in new communities
DESCRIPTION:Delivering employment and commercial uses is often one of the most challenging aspects of good placemaking in new communities. Thriving local businesses can help build the crucial social infrastructure that residents need\, supporting active travel and developing a sense of place and identity.   \n\n\n\nProviding town centre activity up front poses significant cashflow and viability challenges\, while shifting trends in retail and working patterns have also impacted on investment in new business space. With this in mind\, how can we secure vibrant employment and commercial uses in new communities?   \n\n\n\nThis webinar will look at examples of what has worked to deliver employment and commercial uses\, including flexible uses\, local government intervention and colocation with government services and other anchor tenants. It will provide essential learning and case studies of how these can be delivered in the context of major housing growth.   \n\n\n\nImportant: This event is free for local authority officers from the TCPA New Communities group (NCG)\, with paid tickets also available. You can check if your authority is a member here: TCPA New Communities Group. \n\n\n\nIf your authority is interested in becoming a member\, please get in touch with Lachlan Anderson-Frank: lachlan.anderson-frank@tcpa.org.uk. \n\n\n\nThe TCPA’s New Communities Group offers support for local authorities delivering large scale housing growth through workshops\, webinars and policy briefings\, and members can access archive recordings of past events.    \n\n\n\nThis webinar is part of the TCPA New Communities Group programme of events. \n\n\n\nDraft agenda  \n\n\n\nTime Speaker 14:00 Welcome from the Chair\,  Catriona Riddell\, TCPA Vice Chair – TBC 14:05 Delivering employment and commercial uses in new communities Tendring Colchester Borders Garden CommunityRicky Thakrar\, Economic Infrastructure Manager\, Essex County Council 14:15 Securing anchor health uses in new communities to support vitalityJack Dunmore\, Senior Manager\, Regeneration & Infrastructure\, NHS North East London 14:25 Q&A 14:45 Using enterprise zone funding to build Cranbrook’s town centreNaomi Harnett\, Corporate Lead – Placemaking & Major Projects\, East Devon District Council  14:55Creating a new high street in NansledenAdam Birchall\, Head of Planning and Housing Policy\, Cornwall Council15:05 Q&A 15:30 Close \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCheck to see if you are part of a New Communities Group (NCG) member organisation \n\n\n\nAbout Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) Memberships
URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/delivering-employment-and-commercial-uses/
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SUMMARY:TCPA Summer Conference: Strategic planning for inclusive growth
DESCRIPTION:Pinsent Masons\, 30 Crown Pl\, Earl St\, London EC2A 4ES  \n\n\n\nAs England embarks on a transformative period of strategic spatial planning through Spatial Development Strategies (SDSs)\, the TCPA’s summer conference will bring together those working at the coalface who are beginning to develop strategic plans for their areas. \n\n\n\nGovernment continues to clarify the legislative and policy framework for subregional spatial development strategies against the backdrop of ongoing local government reorganisation. SDSs are designed to provide positive\, long-term spatial visions for investment\, new homes and infrastructure that align with economic\, social and environmental goals\, with clear duties embedded in the Planning and Infrastructure Act and Devolution Bill. \n\n\n\nFor some these will be seen as much needed growth strategies. But how do places make sure that growth is inclusive? And how do they meet their duties to have regard to health and health inequalities alongside sustainable development and climate resilience?   \n\n\n\nThis conference explores not only why SDSs are returning\, but how they can actively drive inclusive and sustainable growth – closing gaps between places\, improving health outcomes\, coordinating infrastructure\, and shaping long‑term spatial investment. It will provide vital insight to planning and placemaking officers and members in emerging and established strategic authorities to make ready and prepare for developing their Spatial Development Strategy by 2029. \n\n\n\nWe are grateful to our hosts and sponsors Pinsent Masons and Prior and Partners for supporting this event\, alongside the Lady Margaret Paterson Osborn Trust.  \n\n\n\nWe want our events to be accessible\, welcoming and engaging for everyone. This includes supporting any access\, religious or dietary requirements. See the documents below for more details.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDraft Agenda   \n\n\n\nPlease note this agenda is subject to change.  \n\n\n\n\n\nSession 1: The return of strategic planning (Arrivals from 10am for 10:30am start+\n\n\n\n\n10:00–10:30 Arrivals and registration 10:30Introduction from Andrew Pritchard\, TCPA Chair10:40-11:40Kevin Reid\, Head of Strategic Planning\, MHCLGRichard Wood\, Director\, Richard Wood AssociatesChair: Rebecca Warren\, Strategic Development Consultant\, Pinsent MasonsSession 1: This first session will set the scene and give an overview of the progress of universal strategic plan coverage by 2029. We will hear from MHCLG to clarify the legal duties under the Planning & Infrastructure Act 2025 and what this mean for SDSs as vehicles for inclusive\, sustainable growth. We will then hear what early work authorities can do to improve their readiness.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 2: Emerging approaches to inclusive growth (11:45am)+\n\n\n\n\n11:45 – 12:45Ben Martin\, Director of Regeneration and Growth\, Watford Borough CouncilPoojah Ahluwalia\, Senior Policy Officer\, West Midlands Combined AuthorityChair: Shaun Andrews\, Director of UK Planning\, Prior & PartnersFurther speakers to be announcedSession 2: This session brings together senior policy and public health leaders to explore how different places are translating inclusive and sustainable growth principles into spatial priorities – using SDSs to integrate economic\, social\, environmental\, climate and health evidence into a strategic vision for their areas. This session will explore what SDSs should focus on and what is better left to local plans. It will also look at what can done to start the process. 12:45-1:30Lunch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 3: Strategic housing growth in SDSs (1:30pm)+\n\n\n\n\n1:30 – 2:15Louise Sloane\, Assistant Director of Planning\, Newcastle City CouncilGraham Thomas\, Head of Planning and Sustainable Development\, Essex County CouncilLeo Pollak\, Head of Policy and Planning\, West Midlands Combined AuthorityChair: Katy Lock\, TCPASession 3: Many voices\, including the New Towns Taskforce have argued that planning for housing including large scale new communities would be easier if we had larger than local planning. What opportunities do strategic plans present against the future devolution of housing and funding powers\, and how do we make sure that new communities and wider housing strategies deliver inclusive growth? This session will hear from authorities delivering large scale\, super strategic sites and also wider approaches to delivering housing growth through regeneration.2:15-2:30pmClosing remarks 2:30pmConference ends\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnnual TCPA memberships are £62 for standard\, £36 for concessions and £16 for students\, click here to find out more Check to see if you are part of a New Communities Group (NCG) or TCPA member organisation
URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/tcpa-summer-conference-strategic-planning-for-inclusive-growth/
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SUMMARY:New Communities Group Annual Study Tour to Bristol and Bath 
DESCRIPTION:Continuing the success of the TCPA New Communities Group‘s study tours\, our 2026 tour will visit the proposed New Town of Brabazon\, Bristol\, alongside large urban extensions around Bristol and Bath.  \n\n\n\nThis tour is in collaboration with South Gloucestershire Council\, Bath and North East Somerset Council and Women in Planning South West. This trip will highlight practical examples of successful placemaking\, demonstrate integrated infrastructure\, and offer a variety of models towards thriving future communities. Participants will hear about emerging strategic growth proposals in the region\, coordination with the Mayoral Combined Authority\, and how infrastructure is being forward funded to support growth. \n\n\n\nMonday 29 June  \n\n\n\n10:30Arrivals at Bristol Temple Meads Station\, meet at Sandwi cafe 11:45 Presentation about Brabazon at the Hangar community centre 12:45 Lunch at the Hangar community centre13:45 Walking tour of Brabazon 15:15 Walking tours of Beaufort Park\, Cribbs Triangle and Berwick Green 18:00 Check-ins at Travelodge\, Bath Waterside19:00 Dinner at The Huntsman\, Bath \n\n\n\nFilton Airfield\, Brabazon – YTL – 6\,500 homes: Brabazon has been proposed by Government as a prospective New Town. It comprises a group of sites across an arc\, with a high-density core on the former Filton Airfield as the earliest phase of delivery. This received outline planning consent in 2024. We will be visiting Filton Airfield where 450 homes are complete and a new station and stadium are planned\, together with South Gloucestershire Council and YTL\, as well as adjacent smaller housing sites including Beaufort Park (562 homes built by Persimmon)\, Cribbs Triangle (97 homes built by Vistry)\, and Berwick Green (244 homes built by Taylor Wimpey).  \n\n\n\nTuesday 30 June  \n\n\n\nTime start Activity 8:30 Breakfast 10:15 Walking tour of Ensleigh 12:15 Lunch at St Andrews Hall 13:00 Panel discussion about Mulberry Park Curo\, HTA and Bath and North East Somerset Council 14:00 Walking Tour of Mulberry Park 15:15 Networking drinks with Women in Planning South West 16:0017:00 Departures from Bath Spa Station(later station dropoff for those staying for networking drinks) \n\n\n\nEnsleigh\, Bath – Linden Homes – 247 homes: This completed new community is to the north of Bath\, on the site of a former MoD base and the plateau of Lansdown Hill. Alongside homes\, we will see its green avenues\, play spaces\, shop\, new primary school and elderly accommodation.  \n\n\n\nMulberry Park – Curo Group – 700 homes: Mulberry Park is a development within the village of Combe Down on the southern fringes of Bath\, developed by the housing association Curo. The project focuses on bringing town centre density to suburban Bath for greater sustainability\, and was shortlisted for the Housing Design Awards. Its central avenue includes a community centre\, cafe and school which open onto a public square. Quieter streets beyond the avenue are designed to create active playable spaces. It is nearing its completion.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho is the tour for?  \n\n\n\nThis study tour is aimed at planners\, councillors\, policy makers\, developers\, housebuilders\, consultants\, urban designers\, academics\, architects – and anyone else who wants to gain valuable insight on the planning of large-scale new towns and new communities.      \n\n\n\nTravel\, arrivals and departures  \n\n\n\nWe will be travelling by private coach. Please note that drop-off will be to a different station than pickup. If you are travelling via London an open return ticket to Bristol Temple Meads can be booked – if you are not travelling via London you may need to travel from Bath Spa to Bristol Temple Meads. Trains are frequent and take 20 minutes.  \n\n\n\nAccommodation  \n\n\n\nThe Travelodge Bath Waterside/Riverside is a centrally located hotel in Widcombe Basin\, roughly 15 minutes walk from the Centre of Bath. Basic\, modern rooms equipped with king-size beds\, flat-screen TVs\, and tea/coffee making facilities.  \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions please email Jack.Boreham@tcpa.org.uk  \n\n\n\nImportant: A range of payment options is available for this event\, including payment by invoice. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnnual TCPA memberships are £62 for standard\, £36 for concessions and £16 for students\, click here to find out more Check to see if you are part of a New Communities Group (NCG) or TCPA member organisation
URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/new-communities-group-annual-study-tour-to-bristol-and-bath/
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