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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\nImportant: ticket sales close 10 June 2026 \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\nIf you have any questions please email Jack.Boreham@tcpa.org.uk  \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 CouncilPooja Ahluwalia\, Senior Policy Officer\, West Midlands Combined AuthorityDr Caglar Koksal\, Lecturer – Urban Planning at the University of ManchesterChair: Shaun Andrews\, Director of UK Planning\, Prior & PartnersSession 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. \n\n\n\nMonday 29 June  \n\n\n\nPlease book trains to arrive by 10:30 at Bristol Temple Meads Station \n\n\n\n10:30Arrivals at Bristol Temple Meads StationMeet at Sandwi cafe on the corner of Station Approach and Temple Gate11:45 Presentation about Brabazon at the Hangar community centre 12:45 Lunch and presentation at the Hangar community centre13:45 Walking tour of Brabazon with YTL and South Gloucestershire Council15:10Walking tours of 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 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 – 9:15Breakfast 10:15 Walking tour of Ensleigh 12:15 Lunch at St Andrews Hall 13:00 Panel discussion about Mulberry Park with Curo\, HTA and Bath and North East Somerset Council 13:45Joint 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\nPlease book trains to depart from Bath Spa Station at 16:00\, or 17:00 if you would like to stay for networking drinks with Women in Planning South West \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\n \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. However\, an open return ticket to Bristol Temple Meads that passes through Bath Spa may be booked. (Trains from Bath Spa to Bristol Temple Meads 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 are local to Bristol and Bath and would like a day ticket\, please contact us.  \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\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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SUMMARY:Systems approaches for healthy\, active places
DESCRIPTION:Photo credit: Space and Place Architects Ltd / Exeter City Council \n\n\n\n\n\nFree webinar \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCreating healthy\, active places depends on more than good policy or individual projects. It requires people\, teams and organisations to work differently across systems\, professional roles\, cultures and practices. This is the hard and soft work of ‘joining the dots’: building relationships; understanding how decisions connect; identifying points of influence; and creating the conditions for health and activity to be embedded across place-shaping work. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will explore how systems approaches can support healthier\, more active places\, with practical learning from two case studies. \n\n\n\nAmber Nyoni\, Essex County Council and Sem Lee\, OURI Labs\, will share work on developing the Greater Essex Planning and Health Protocol\, using a systems workshop to strengthen collaboration between planning and health. The approach helped participants build a more holistic understanding of cross-departmental initiatives and shape the principles and values guiding future joint working. \n\n\n\nJames Bogue\, Exeter City Council\, will present work through the Council’s Sport England Place Partnership expansion programme\, exploring how a focus on active environments can support healthier\, more active places. The case study will consider how work in Exeter is bringing together organisational practice and community voice with planning\, green and blue infrastructure\, sports and leisure facilities\, sustainability and active travel\, to make physical activity easier\, more accessible and more embedded in everyday life. \n\n\n\nThe session will be useful for anyone interested in how systems thinking can help move from shared ambition to more joined-up action on healthy\, active places.
URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/systems-approaches-for-healthy-active-places/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:The Climate Resilient New Town: A Vision
DESCRIPTION:Free webinar \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the TCPA as we launch our vision for a Climate Resilient New Town. Following on from our 21st Century New Towns vision published last year\, we asked the question\, what would a new town look like if it was designed with climate resilience at its heart?   \n\n\n\nAs the government prepares to launch a programme to deliver a new generation of new towns\, it is vital that climate resilience is a key objective\, to create places where fossil fuels are redundant and people and nature live without fear of fuel poverty or the devasting impacts of overheating and flooding.  \n\n\n\nDuring this webinar\, the TCPA will present our vision for the Climate Resilient New Town\, and discuss how planners\, developers\, policy makers and communities can use this tool to advocate for exemplar new communities in which future generations can thrive.  \n\n\n\nThis progressive vision is illustrated by Lisa Holdcroft. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome and introductionKaty Lock\, Chief executive\, Town and Country Planning Association14:00Climate resilience – the urgent challenge for placeEmma Howard Boyd CBE\, Chair of the National Heat Risk Commission\, Professor in Practice\, Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment\, London School of Economics and Political Science14:05Delivering climate resilient places in practice – lessons from FreiburgProfessor Wulf Daseking\, Former Chief Planning Officer of the City of Freiburg14:15The TCPA vision for a Climate Resilient New TownCelia Davis\, Interim Director of Operations and Impact at the TCPA14:25Panel discussion and Q&A 14:35Thank you and closeKaty Lock\, Chief executive\, Town and Country Planning Association14:55\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 21st Century New Towns vision can be downloaded here.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFurther Links  \n\n\n\nNew Towns and Garden Cities\, resources and guides \n\n\n\nPlanning for the Climate Crisis\, guides for local authorities \n\n\n\nPractical Hope: overheating\, flood risk and retrofit\, guides for communities
URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/the-climate-resilient-new-town-a-vision/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:TCPA Autumn Training programme - Planning update and the new NPPF  
DESCRIPTION:Session purpose:  \n\n\n\nThe Government’s new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was published on August 17th setting the direction of a whole new generation of local and strategic plans. There are also a wide range of other changes to national policy which continue to be implemented.  \n\n\n\nThis training session will give attendees an in depth understanding of the new NPPF and what it means for the planning system as well as give an update on wider planning reforms.  \n\n\n\nKey changes in the publication draft provide hooks for ambitious communities\, councils and their development partners to plan for climate resilient and healthy places. This session is designed to equip local authorities with the tools to secure progressive outcomes while navigating the new planning system and associated policy.  \n\n\n\nWho is this training for?  \n\n\n\nThis session is targeted at planning practitioners\, local authority officers and those interested or working in the planning space.   \n\n\n\nThis session can contribute to your Continued Professional Development – and you can request a CPD certificate after attendance on the course.  \n\n\n\nFormat: Online\, Zoom\, September 22nd 11:30am – 12:30pm  \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 \n\n\n\nCheck to see if you are part of a New Communities Group (NCG) or TCPA member organisation
URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/tcpa-autumn-training-programme-planning-update-and-the-new-nppf/
CATEGORIES:Autumn Training 2026
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SUMMARY:TCPA Autumn Training programme on planning and the new NPPF 
DESCRIPTION:The TCPA will be running several online training sessions running from September to December\, covering planning topics in relation to the new NPPF. \n\n\n\nThe Government’s new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was published on August 17th setting the direction of a whole new generation of local and strategic plans.   \n\n\n\nAs part of the TCPA’s new chapter under new leadership this training programme is designed to support the sector make the most of the new National Planning Policy Framework to support the delivery of climate resilient and healthy places.  \n\n\n\nSessions will include:  \n\n\n\n\nGeneral planning reform update and implications of the new plan-making system \n\n\n\n\n\nUpdate on decision-making for councillors and elected members \n\n\n\n\n\nTopic specific updates on healthy placemaking  \n\n\n\n\n\nUpdates on planning for climate change adaptation and mitigation as well as carbon  \n\n\n\n\n\nAn update specifically aimed at parish councillors and clerks \n\n\n\n\nThe TCPA has set out its response to the publication of the NPPF in more detail here. Please click on the sessions below to view full course details and book your place.
URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/tcpa-autumn-training-programme-on-planning-and-the-new-nppf/
CATEGORIES:Autumn Training 2026
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SUMMARY:TCPA Autumn Training programme - Planning Reform Update and Training for Local Councillors 
DESCRIPTION:Session purpose:  \n\n\n\nThe updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and new National Scheme of Delegation represents a significant change to the way local plans and planning decisions will be made in England. It has the potential to limit the democratic oversight of local decisions.     \n\n\n\nThe training will give a general introduction to planning and provide an update on the planning system in the context of the updated NPPF and other ongoing policy changes.  \n\n\n\nIt will take a high-level scan across the critical issues for local authorities.   \n\n\n\nWho is this training for?  \n\n\n\nThis session is targeted at councillors and elected members that are involved in planning and want to learn more about planning policy\, implementation and impact. The webinar is essential for any councillor who is keen to get a better understanding of the English planning system or what the proposed planning reforms are likely to mean in practice.   \n\n\n\nFormat: Online\, Zoom\, 30 September 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM   \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 \n\n\n\nCheck to see if you are part of a New Communities Group (NCG) or TCPA member organisation
URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/tcpa-autumn-training-programme-planning-reform-update-and-training-for-local-councillors/
CATEGORIES:Autumn Training 2026
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SUMMARY:The planning system: The UK’s greatest adaptation opportunity?
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Conference \n\n\n\n\n\nThe TCPA has partnered with the MACC Hub (Maximising UK Adaptation to Climate Change (MACC) Hub) for an online conference that will bring together policy experts from across the UK to explore how climate adaptation can integrated at the centre of the planning process. \n\n\n\nThis event is aimed at local authority planning officers\, central government and government agency staff who are actively involved in plan making\, planning decisions and informing new developments. \n\n\n\nSpeakers include the Ministry of Housing\, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and the TCPA with a full agenda to be confirmed soon.  \n\n\n\nTopics covered include: \n\n\n\n\nBarriers to integrating climate adaptation into local planning policy\n\n\n\nHow planning reform will change how climate adaptation is considered within the planning system\n\n\n\nThe role of local authorities in embedding adaptation into local plans and policy\n\n\n\nA showcase of good practice in embedding climate adaptation into local planning policy\n\n\n\n\nFor more information and to register your interest\, visit the event webpage (link below). \n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/the-planning-system-the-uks-greatest-adaptation-opportunity/
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SUMMARY:TCPA Autumn Training programme - Healthy placemaking and the NPPF 
DESCRIPTION:Session purpose:  \n\n\n\nThe Government’s new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) was published on August 17th 2026 setting the direction of a whole new generation of local and strategic plans.  \n\n\n\nThis training session will give attendees an understanding of the new NPPF and how it addresses healthy placemaking\, the promotion of good health and reducing health inequalities. It will outline key opportunities the NPPF and associated reforms\, including the Design and Placemaking Planning Practice Guide provide for Local Plans to create homes and communities that will help people to thrive.   \n\n\n\nWho is this training for?  \n\n\n\nThis session is targeted at planning practitioners\, local authority members/officers and those interested or working in creating healthy places.   \n\n\n\nThis session can contribute to your Continued Professional Development – and you can request a CPD certificate after attendance on the course.  \n\n\n\nFormat: Online\, Zoom\, October 27\, 11:00am – 12:00pm \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 \n\n\n\nCheck to see if you are part of a New Communities Group (NCG) or TCPA member organisation
URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/tcpa-autumn-training-programme-healthy-placemaking-and-the-nppf/
CATEGORIES:Autumn Training 2026
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UID:10000196-1793800800-1793804400@www.tcpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:TCPA Autumn Training programme - Climate Adaptation Policy and the NPPF 
DESCRIPTION:Session purpose:  \n\n\n\nThe new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)\, published in August 2026\, creates a new framework for a whole generation of local and strategic plans.  \n\n\n\nThe new NPPF contains strengthened policy levers for addressing climate resilience\, including an important increase in the scope of adaptation measures that should be considered in plan making and decision-making.   \n\n\n\nIn this training session the TCPA will provide an overview of key policy changes relating climate adaptation in the NPPF\, identify the key policy enablers to support climate action in local plans\, and explore how the new framework might impact decision making in relation to climate resilience.  \n\n\n\nThe training will cover how planning can help address key issues including flood risk and coastal change\, green infrastructure\, overheating and the increasing risk of wildfires.   \n\n\n\nThis training session will give attendees an understanding of the new NPPF and how it will impact climate adaptation policy.   \n\n\n\nWho is this training for?  \n\n\n\nThis session is targeted at planning and climate practitioners\, local authority members/officers and those interested or working in creating climate resilient places.   \n\n\n\nFormat: Online\, Zoom\, November 4th  2:00pm – 3:00pm  \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 \n\n\n\nCheck to see if you are part of a New Communities Group (NCG) or TCPA member organisation
URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/tcpa-autumn-training-programme-climate-adaptation-policy-and-the-nppf/
CATEGORIES:Autumn Training 2026
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UID:10000191-1795514400-1795533300@www.tcpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:TCPA Annual Conference 2026 Planning: A Matter of Life and Death
DESCRIPTION:Regent’s University London\, Inner Circle\, Regent’s Park\, London\, NW1 4NS \n\n\n\nPlanning increasingly determines our resilience in the face of climate change and its impacts on our health. \n\n\n\nThe new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) sets the direction of a whole new generation of local and strategic plans. Key changes in the publication draft provide hooks for ambitious communities\, councils and their development partners to plan for climate resilient and healthy places. \n\n\n\nWith excess deaths from heat waves\, air pollution and the risk of flooding and coastal erosion to our towns and cities increasing\, the planning system’s ability to adapt places to extreme weather conditions is an urgent challenge. \n\n\n\nJoin us to explore why planning is truly a matter of life and death\, and to find out what practical solutions are available using the new NPPF and beyond. \n\n\n\nThe TCPA Annual Conference 2026 will bring together public and private sector planners\, policy makers\, public health professionals\, academics and practitioners to explore the vital role planning has in helping to create healthier\, more resilient communities. \n\n\n\nProgramme to be confirmed soon \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions please email Jack.Boreham@tcpa.org.uk \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 \n\n\n\nCheck to see if you are part of a New Communities Group (NCG) or TCPA member organisation
URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/tcpa-annual-conference-2026-planning-a-matter-of-life-and-death/
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SUMMARY:The new NPPF: opportunities/implications for climate mitigation? 
DESCRIPTION:Session purpose:  \n\n\n\nThe updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) represents a significant change to the way local plans and planning decisions will be made in England. One of the most important functions of the planning system is to enable and accelerate action to reduce the carbon emissions from the built environment. In this training session the TCPA will provide an overview of key policy changes relating climate change in the NPPF\, identify the key policy enablers to support climate action in local plans\, and explore how the new framework might impact decision making in relation to climate considerations.  \n\n\n\nThe training will cover key policy issues including sustainable travel\, renewable energy and zero carbon buildings\, as well as the importance of carbon assessments to support and evidence carbon mitigation policies in local plans.  \n\n\n\nThe training will be suitable for planners working in local and strategic plan making and development management\, consultants\, elected Councillors and local government officers working in climate change and sustainability.   \n\n\n\nWho is this training for?  \n\n\n\nThis session is targeted at planning and climate practitioners\, local authority members/officers and those interested or working in creating climate resilient places.   \n\n\n\nFormat: Online\, Zoom\, December 2nd 2:00pm – 3:00pm  \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 \n\n\n\nCheck to see if you are part of a New Communities Group (NCG) or TCPA member organisation
URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/the-new-nppf-opportunities-implications-for-climate-mitigation/
CATEGORIES:Autumn Training 2026
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UID:10000199-1796823000-1796826600@www.tcpa.org.uk
SUMMARY:TCPA Autumn Training programme - General planning update for parish and town councils
DESCRIPTION:Session purpose:  \n\n\n\nThe TCPA recognise the importance of Parish and Town Councils in giving a voice to people on planning issues particularly through the preparation of neighbourhood plans.   This is becoming even more important as local Government reorganisation is set to make planning authorities larger and more distance from the people they serve.  \n\n\n\nThe updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) represents a significant change to the way local plans and planning decisions will be made in England.   \n\n\n\nThe training will give a general introduction to planning and provide and give an update on the planning system in the context of the updated NPPF.  \n\n\n\nThe training will be suitable for parish councillors and councils interested or working in planning.  \n\n\n\nWho is this training for?  \n\n\n\nThis session is targeted at parish council members that are involved in planning and want to learn more about planning policy\, implementation and impact.   \n\n\n\nFormat: Online\, Zoom\, December 9th 1:30pm-2:30pm  
URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/tcpa-autumn-training-programme-general-planning-update-for-parish-and-town-councils/
CATEGORIES:Autumn Training 2026
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