BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Town and Country Planning Association - ECPv6.15.16//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Town and Country Planning Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240520T150000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240520T161500 DTSTAMP:20260403T221127 CREATED:20240508T082839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240508T082841Z UID:10000131-1716217200-1716221700@www.tcpa.org.uk SUMMARY:TCPA online briefing: Towards a shared vision for planning reform? DESCRIPTION:With a General Election on the horizon\, the issue of how to reform the planning system remains high on the political agenda\, with a wave of new initiatives seeking to provide the answers. It is the TCPA’s view that there is no mystery to discover about what’s wrong with the current system nor how to fix it. The main questions which surround planning reform have all been asked and answered in the various reviews of the system over the last decade. \n\n\n\nRecent reform has been driven by the tension between the ideological and the practical resulting in a planning system which is now highly complex but also ineffective. Underfunded\, demoralised\, and lacking public trust\, the system is not capable of securing the transformational change we need. That matters enormously because the planning system is central to any government who has ambitions for an efficient and democratic system producing healthy and climate resilient communities. \n\n\n\nWe must learn the lessons from past reform and confront the barriers preventing positive change. Chaired by the TCPA President\, and leader of the Raynsford Review of Planning\, this timely online briefing and debate will draw on the TCPA’s extensive work on the subject. Join us for a lively and informative debate. This event is free to TCPA members and £10 for non-members. \n\n\n\nPlease click here to book your ticket on the Eventbrite website \n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see a draft agenda below: \n\n\n\n15:00Welcome and introduction from the chairNick Raynsford\, President\, TCPA and former Minister of State for Housing and Planning15:05Briefing on planning reformHugh Ellis\, Director of Policy\, TCPA15:20Response from the sectorCatriona Riddell\, Vice-Chair\, TCPA and strategic planning specialist15:35Q&A with delegates16:10Concluding remarks Nick Raynsford\, President\, TCPA16:15Event end URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/tcpa-online-briefing-towards-a-shared-vision-for-planning-reform/ CATEGORIES:Free to Members,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Copy-of-GI-3.pdf END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240610T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240610T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T221127 CREATED:20240503T143740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T143742Z UID:10000133-1718026200-1718029800@www.tcpa.org.uk SUMMARY:TCPA Briefing: Building the future - Lessons from the New Towns DESCRIPTION:Addressing the housing crisis remains high on the political agenda this general election year. From New Towns and Development Corporations\, to Garden Cities and Garden Communities\, cross-party interest in the role of new settlements in tackling the housing crisis continues to gain momentum. \n\n\n\nThe New Towns programme remains the most ambitious urbanism initiative ever undertaken in the United Kingdom. The programme sought to provide jobs and affordable homes in healthy\, balanced\, and thriving communities. The 32 New Towns delivered through the New Towns Act today provide homes for over 2.8 million people. \n\n\n\nThere are many lessons to be learnt from the successes and failures of the New Towns programme. This incudes the key issues of housing\, green infrastructure\, stewardship\, culture\, finance\, land ownership and delivery. Learning the transferable lessons of the New Towns programme is essential to inform the creation of a new generation of ambitious new places today. \n\n\n\nThis timely online briefing and debate will draw on the TCPA’s extensive work on the subject\, including our recent publication “Our shared future: A TCPA White Paper for Homes and Communities” and RIBA Publication ‘New Towns: Rise\, Fall\, Rebirth’ . Join us for what promises to be a lively and informative debate. \n\n\n\nDue to the support of our sponsors this online event is free to attend. \n\n\n\nThis event is kindly sponsored by Pinsent Masons and the Lady Margaret Paterson Osborn Trust \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n13:30Welcome and introduction from the Chair  Fiona Howie\, Chief Executive\, TCPA13:35Addressing the Housing Crisis – Lessons from the New Towns Katy Lock\, Director of Communities (FJ Osborn Fellow)\, TCPA\, and Hugh Ellis\, Director of Policy\, TCPA 13:55Response: Pinsent Masons  Jamie Lockerbie\, Partner\, Pinsent Masons (TBC)14:05Q&A14:25Next Steps14:30Close URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/tcpa-briefing-building-the-future-lessons-from-the-new-towns/ CATEGORIES:Free to Members,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/New-Towns_Cover_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240618T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240618T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T221127 CREATED:20240219T131154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T125531Z UID:10000126-1718704800-1718728200@www.tcpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Developing well – creating places and spaces where children and young people thrive (in-person) DESCRIPTION:The TCPA will be hosting a FREE in-person conference in Birmingham on June 18 2024. \n\n\n\nWhere people live affects their ability to live healthy and long lives. For children and young people who are rapidly developing physically\, emotionally and socially\, their environments can have profound impacts on their lives and opportunities as they grow up and transition to adulthood. \n\n\n\nThis event will explore the relationship between children\, young people and the built environment\, the critical importance of creating healthy places in which they can thrive\, the challenges and opportunities\, and will also highlight case studies of place-based practice from local authorities and the private sector. \n\n\n\nThis event has kindly been supported by Sport England: \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\nPlease see the draft agenda below (please note\, the agenda will be confirmed on the 3rd of June) \n\n\n\nSession 1: ‘Developing well’ – creating places and spaces where children and young people thrive 10:00 Registration and networking10:30Welcome and introduction Fiona Howie – Chief Executive\, TCPA 10:35  Keynote Presentation Anne Longfield CBE – Executive Chair\, Centre on Young Lives 10:55 Q&A \n\n\n\nSession 2: Why is creating places and spaces where children and young people can ‘develop well’ so important? 11:10 Welcome and introductions Riva Kapoor – Honorary Treasurer\, TCPA 11:15 Panel responses:Dr William Bird MBE – GP\, CEO Intelligent Health\, Hon. Prof University of Exeter  Tim Gill – Independent researcher and author of ‘Urban Playground: How child-friendly planning and design can save cities’  Dr Jenny Wood – Co-founder and Co-director\, Policy and Research\, A Place in Childhood 12:00 Q&A 12:30Lunch and networking\n\n\n\nSession 3: What can Local Authorities do\, across their roles and powers\, to create environments where children and young people ‘develop well’? 13:30 Introduction Gemma Hyde – Projects and Policy Manager\, TCPA 13:35 Child friendly Leeds Jenny Rutherford – Play Strategy Officer\, Leeds City Council  Cllr Helen Hayden – Executive Member for Children and Families and Play Champion\, Leeds City Council  Tomas Johnson – Senior Planning Officer\, Leeds City Council 14:00 Youth Engagement in the Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Area Dr Bonnie Kwok – Principal Urban Designer & Youth Engagement Lead\, Greater Cambridge Shared Planning  Heather Jones – Deputy Director of Planning\, Greater Cambridge Shared Planning 14:20 Q&A 14:40Tea\, coffee and networking \n\n\n\nSession 4: How can the private sector collaborate and bring forward the voices of children and young people in development and shaping environments? 15:05 Introduction Andrew Pritchard – Chair of Trustees\, TCPA 15:10 Youth voice in regeneration schemes and the Voice Opportunity Power engagement toolkit Dinah Bornat – Director\, ZCD Architects 15:25 Taking a child-friendly approach in new\, large scale development Johanne Thomas – Regional Director for Communities and Partnerships\, Urban and Civic 15:40 Creating play sufficiency in rural and semi-rural Wales Ben Tawil – Director\, Ludicology\, and Mike Barclay – Director\, Ludicology 15:55 Q&A 16:20 Closing remarks Gemma Hyde – Projects and Policy Manager\, TCPA 16:30Close URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/save-the-date-developing-well-creating-places-and-spaces-where-children-and-young-people-thrive-in-person-3/ LOCATION:The Priory Rooms Meeting and Conference Centre\, 40 Bull Street Birmingham\, Birmingham\, B4 6AF ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/neil-de-souza-mkQSV3xQ0zw-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240711T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240712T235959 DTSTAMP:20260403T221127 CREATED:20240318T160200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T105126Z UID:10000129-1720656000-1720828799@www.tcpa.org.uk SUMMARY:TCPA Study Tour 2024: Cornwall DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the return of the TCPA study tours! In 2024 we will be running a two-day tour to explore sustainable and large-scale new developments in Cornwall.  \n\n\n\nRunning from Thursday 11th to Friday 12th July\, the tour will start at St Austell taking in sites at various stages of planning and delivery and conclude in Truro. We will be visiting three new communities across the County\, including:  \n\n\n\n\nWest Carclaze Garden Village (Day One): The new Garden Village is located near St Austell and will provide 1\,500 homes once completed. The development will provide a primary school\, community facilities as well as green space. There are also plans for community food growing and renewable energy generation from two solar farms.  \n\n\n\nNansledan (Day One): A sustainable new community that will be comprised of 4\,000 homes once completed is located on the edge of Newquay. Developed by the Duchy of Cornwall\, construction began in 2014 and is expected to finish in 2045. The development has a major focus on sustainability\, low carbon construction\, biodiversity as well as embedding the new development into the wider Cornish community.  \n\n\n\nLangarth Garden Village (Day Two): A new garden Village planned for land on the edge of Truro. The plans currently aim to build around 3\,550 new homes\, 35% of which being affordable homes for local people. Green space and the environment are a major focus for the development as is communities’ facilities such as the Community Sport Hubs recently approved by Cornwall Council’s Strategic Planning Committee.  \n\n\n\n\nDelegates will hear from key players in the organisations that are involved in the planning and delivery of these new communities; explore first-hand the approaches used on issues such as green infrastructure\, renewable energy\, stewardship and much more; and learn transferable lessons than can be applied to other large-scale developments currently being planned and delivered across England.   \n\n\n\nThe TCPA are very grateful to Cornwall Council for hosting us\, and also wish to record thanks to the Duchy of Cornwall\, Ecobos and Treveth (Cornwall Council’s development company) for facilitating the tours of Nansledan\, Carclaze and Langarth respectively.    \n\n\n\nWho is the tour for? This 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 new communities.     \n\n\n\nThis price includes all transportation from start-end of tour\, overnight accommodation and meals. Delegates must book their own travel to St Austell railway station for a 12:15 start on Thursday 11th July and return travel from Truro railway station after 13:45 on Friday 12th July.     \n\n\n\nThe TCPA Study Tour 2024 is kindly supported by Hyas Associates and The Lady Margaret Paterson Osborn Trust. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe final agenda will be confirmed closer to the time: \n\n\n\nDay 1Meet at St Austell railway station\, CornwallTour of West Carclaze Garden Village Coach to NansledanTour of Nansledan\, Duchy of Cornwall Development Evening meal Including a presentation from The Duchy of CornwallOvernight stay in Newquay Day 2Coach to Truro Tour of Langarth Garden Village Delegates travel home from Truro railway station URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/tcpa-study-tour-2024-cornwall/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Copy-of-GI-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240715T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240715T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T221127 CREATED:20240624T113005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T132800Z UID:10000135-1721046600-1721052000@www.tcpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Planning for flood risk webinar: development management surgery  DESCRIPTION:Flood risk is a fundamental consideration for planning\, and decision makers must ensure that proposals can be made safe from all sources of flood risk for the lifetime of the development.   \n\n\n\nThis webinar is aimed at planning and flood risk officers engaging with the development management function of local planning authorities and will provide guidance and clarity on some of the detailed technical issues that planners must understand in order to make planning decisions.   \n\n\n\nThe TCPA and the Environment Agency have developed online training resources covering key practice issues on planning for flood risk. The webinar content aims to go into more detailed ‘FAQs’ for which the e-learning provides good background information\, and we recommend that participants complete these training modules prior to this webinar.   \n\n\n\n\nAn introduction to planning for flood risk.  \n\n\n\nFlood risk assessments for planning applications.  \n\n\n\nUsing the sequential test in decision making. \n\n\n\nUsing the exception test in decision making.\n\n\n\n\nAll courses are available at https://learning.tcpa.org.uk.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis event is free to attend thanks to support from the Environment Agency.  \n\n\n\nFull Agenda \n\n\n\n12:30Welcome and introductionCelia Davis\, Senior Projects and Policy Manager\, TCPA (chair)12:35Defining the Functional Flood PlainSam Kipling\, FCRM Senior Adviser\, Environment Agency12:55Using the vulnerability classification and understanding the lifetime of development Andrew Pattinson\, Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Advisor\, Environment Agency13:15Sequential approach to site layoutSandrine Thomas\, Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Advisor\, Environment Agency13:35Using the flood risk standing adviceSam Kipling\, FCRM Senior Advisor\, Environment Agency13:55Poll on future session topics and webinar closeEvent chair URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/planning-for-flood-risk-webinar-development-management-surgery/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Website-Heroes-new-size-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T221127 CREATED:20240902T134122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T142230Z UID:10000144-1726596000-1726603200@www.tcpa.org.uk SUMMARY:TCPA x PPR Belfast: Take Back the City Reception (in-person/London) DESCRIPTION:Venue: The Building Centre\, 26 Store Street\, London WC1E 7BT  \n\n\n\nWe would like to invite you to explore one of Europe’s most ambitious community-led housing projects at The TCPA x PPR Belfast Reception: ‘Take Back the City’\, on the 17 September at The Building Centre\, London\, kindly supported by Northcot Brick. \n\n\n\nPPR has been supporting Take Back the City\, a coalition of homeless families\, academics\, and experts including Queen’s University Belfast\, Rabble Cooperative\, and the TCPA\, to develop a vision of a high quality\, non-sectarian\, zero-carbon development at a large ex-industrial site in West Belfast. \n\n\n\nIt is an extraordinary vision for a post-conflict city where housing allocation has been a source of tension for decades. What is even more extraordinary is how this vision is becoming a reality.  \n\n\n\nIn June 2023\, the London-based Matthew Lloyd Architects were announced as winners of the Take Back the City Urban Design Competition. Sponsored by Oak Foundation\, the competition saw a shortlist of 11 entrants from across the globe\, with designs aimed at transforming the 13 hectares Mackie’s site into a sustainable community\, setting a precedent for developments across Belfast to tackle both the housing and climate crises. \n\n\n\nWe would like to invite you to the ‘Take Back the City’ reception event\, hosted by The TCPA and PPR Belfast. The event will be a chance to celebrate the progress that has already been made\, as well as the plans for the site’s immediate and long-term future.   \n\n\n\nTo find out more\, please click here.   \n\n\n\nThe event will feature guest speakers from a variety of individuals and organisations who have been a part of the site’s journey and success so far. Due to venue capacity\, we have limited spaces available at this event. URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/tcpa-x-ppr-belfast-take-back-the-city-reception-in-person-london/ LOCATION:The Building Centre\, 26 Store Street\, London WC1E 7BT \, 26 Store Street\, London\, WC1E 7BT\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Copy-of-GI-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240919T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240919T114000 DTSTAMP:20260403T221127 CREATED:20240701T125650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T142006Z UID:10000137-1726740000-1726746000@www.tcpa.org.uk SUMMARY:TCPA New Communities Group Webinar:  Who will live in the new community?  DESCRIPTION:How do you plan for a new community when the population is unknown? As part of the TCPA New Communities Group series of events\, this webinar will explore modelling tools to predict what a future community is likely to consist of\, how to design for and accommodate for the new demographics of an area. We will hear from representatives tasked with projecting future populations\, and from local authorities who have experience in delivering new large-scale developments.   \n\n\n\nThis event is kindly supported by Ebbsfleet Development Corporation. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nPlease see the agenda below: \n\n\n\n10:00Welcome and introduction from the Chair Catriona Riddell\, TCPA Trustee  10:05 Understanding our future population James Robards\, Head of Population and Household Projections: Office for National Statistics 10:15 Design for social sustainability report – reflecting on 10 years of practical application Nicola Bacon\, Co-founder + Simeon Shtebunaev\, Researcher\, Social Life  10:25Q&A10:45 Assessing Ebbsfleet’s changing population Kevin McGeough\, Head of Strategy and Placemaking\, Ebbsfleet Development Corporation 11:00 Intergenerational new communitiesProfessor Sophie Hadfield-Hill\, University of Birmingham 11:10 Planning for young family demographics in Cranbrook Andy Wood\, Director of Place (interim)\, East Devon District Council 11:20 Q+A 11:40 Close  URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/tcpa-new-communities-group-webinar-who-will-live-in-the-new-community/ CATEGORIES:New Communities Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Copy-of-GI-6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240924T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240924T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T221127 CREATED:20240702T104233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T101928Z UID:10000136-1727179200-1727182800@www.tcpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Securing healthy homes locally – a webinar for local government DESCRIPTION:Healthy homes are essential for people to live healthy\, happy lives. There is strong evidence showing how the quality of our homes and neighbourhoods affects our mental and physical health. However\, around one in ten people in the UK (over 6 million) are still living in poor quality homes.  \n\n\n\nLocal councils are at the sharp end of this debate\, partly because they bear the increased costs that arise from the social care and housing requirements associated with unaffordable and poor quality housing\, and partly because they have the insight and will to drive lasting change to secure healthy lives. \n\n\n\nThe TCPA has produced a technical guide which explains in detail why and how the Healthy Homes Principles can be applied in local policy and practice.  \n\n\n\nThis webinar will share some of the highlights from the guide. We’ll outline some of the approaches adopted by different local authorities around England\, as well as presentations from Lewes District Council\, the Building Research Establishment (BRE) and Tibbalds about the ways they are promoting Healthy Homes and communities locally. \n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\n12:00Welcome and introductionEvent chair12:05Overview of the Healthy Homes guideRosalie CallwayProjects & Policy Manager\, TCPA Sally RoscoeProjects & Policy Officer\, TCPA12:15BRE Homes Quality Mark – operationalising the Healthy Homes PrinciplesJennifer DudleyProduct Manager – Residential Housing\, BRE12:25Lewes District Council – housing and planning workEmily O’BrienGreen Party Councillor for Ouse Valley & RingmerNathan HaffendenAssistant Director – Property and Development\, Lewes District Council and Eastbourne Borough Council12:35Tibbalds – Northstowe and design code for BradfordKatja StilleDirector Planning and Urban Design\, Tibbalds12:45Q&AEvent chair\n\n\n\n\nRegister to attend URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/securing-healthy-homes-locally-a-webinar-for-local-government/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/conveyor-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240930T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240930T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T221127 CREATED:20240806T092702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T090336Z UID:10000139-1727704800-1727708400@www.tcpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Planning for healthy places: a practical guide for local authorities on embedding health in Local Plans from TRUUD and the TCPA DESCRIPTION:The places in which people live have a profound influence over the opportunities they have and the choices they can make – and planning shapes those places. Whether people have good homes\, easy access to parks and green spaces\, pleasant and safe routes for walking and cycling\, local jobs\, shops\, schools\, and other vital infrastructure\, is all influenced by planning. \n\n\n\nLocal plans are key documents through which local authorities can create and influence environments to create and maintain health\, and yet they are often weak and inconsistent on how exactly this can be achieved. \n\n\n\nThis free webinar will explore a new framework for creating healthy Local Plans\, co-authored by TRUUD and the TCPA\, who working with a number of local authorities across England have developed this document for local authority officers from planning and public health full of practical evidence\, guidance\, and inspiration to show how\, working together\, it can be done. \n\n\n\nTRUUD is a major five-year research programme that aims to ‘tackle root causes upstream of unhealthy urban development’. \n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda (TBC)\n\n\n\n2:00pmWelcome and introductionGemma Hyde\, Project and Policy Manager – Healthier Place-making\, TCPA2:10pmPlanning for healthy places – introducing the frameworkDr Emma Bird\, Senior Lecturer in Public Health\, UWE Bristol and TRUUD researcher2:25pmVoices of local authorities involved in creating the guidanceJames Cording\, Senior Planning Officer and Healthy Places Lead\, Southampton City CouncilCarrie Wood\, Senior Public Health Lead – Wider Determinents of Health\, Surrey County Council2:45pmQ&AAll3:00pmClose\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/planning-for-healthy-places-a-practical-guide-for-local-authorities-on-embedding-health-in-local-plans-from-truud-and-the-tcpa/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/illiya-vjestica-kYD0_mlhwHo-unsplash-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241003T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241003T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T221127 CREATED:20240819T155428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T153702Z UID:10000142-1727974800-1727982000@www.tcpa.org.uk SUMMARY:TCPA x Incredible Edible Leeds: Harvest Supper (in-person FREE event) DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the TCPA’s FREE Harvest Supper event\, hosted in collaboration with Incredible Edible Leeds\, an evening of delightful local food and inspiring guest speakers\, all celebrating the launch of the TCPA’s latest resource: Practical Hope: Inspiration for Community Action. \n\n\n\nEveryone should be able to live a healthy and fulfilling life. But how do we make this idea a reality for everyone\, both now and in the future? \n\n\n\nImproving the conditions of our homes and neighbourhoods seems like a good place to start. This means much more than thinking about the design of buildings and places\, it means thinking about the people that live in them. \n\n\n\nWe think the Garden City Principles are a useful way to think about the mixture of ingredients needed to create healthy\, thriving places. They touch upon everything from equitable local economies\, vibrant and inclusive social and cultural spaces\, to the restoration of nature and the sustainability of our planet. But\, to make a difference to people’s lives\, we need to make these ideas a reality. \n\n\n\nThe TCPA’s latest resource\, Practical Hope: Inspiration for Community Action\, seeks to articulate\, showcase and champion the practical ways in which people\, places\, and the environment can thrive. The project is focused on highlighting the power of community action to enable positive change. We have put together a range of case studies that highlight the different ways community groups are working to make a change in their local area\, from community food growing and energy production to retrofitting for climate change. We hope this resource will showcase what is possible and provide useful advice and links to community groups across England. \n\n\n\nWe found food to be a common thread across several of the case studies\, therefore\, we are very excited to host this event that not only celebrates the inspiring work of communities across the country\, but also provides an opportunity to sample a range of delicious and ethically sourced produce. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\nPlease click here to book your free space via Eventbrite. \n\n\n\n17:00Event Starts. Food and drink is available upon arrival. 17:30Welcome Hugh Ellis\, Director of Policy\, TCPA17:35Keynote Speech Pam Warhurst CBE\, Founder\, Incredible Edible17:45Transition Town Totnes Barry Cohen\, Office manager & project support\, Transition Town Totnes17:50South Bank Community Land Trust  Michael Janes\, Director\, South Bank Community Land Trust17:55Incredible Edible LeedsDan Robinson\, Executive Director\, Incredible Edible Leeds18:00Networking/food and drink  19:00Event ends   URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/tcpa-harvest-supper-in-person-free-event/ LOCATION:The Carriageworks Theatre\, Leeds\, LS2 3AD\, United Kingdom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/1000027504.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241008T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241008T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T221127 CREATED:20240812T141745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T113541Z UID:10000141-1728381600-1728387000@www.tcpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Practical Hope: Inspiration for Community Action - Launch Event (Zoom) DESCRIPTION:The TCPA’s work\, especially our Tomorrow 125 project and Garden City principles\, outlines the ingredients needed for thriving places and communities. How do we put these principles into practice and make real change happen on the ground?   \n\n\n\nThis webinar will launch the TCPA’s new resource\, Practical Hope: Inspiration for Community Action\, which seeks to showcase and champion the practical ways in which people\, places\, and the environment can thrive.  We have put together a range of case studies that highlight the different ways community groups are working to make positive change in their local area\, from community food growing and energy production to retrofitting for climate change. We hope this resource will showcase what is possible and provide useful advice and links to community groups across England.  \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n10:00Welcome and introduction to the Practical Hope resource  Hugh Ellis\, Director of Policy\, TCPA10:10Keynote Speaker: Sarah Forsey\, Senior Project Manager\, Citizens UK 10:20Q&A10:30Case Study One: Civic Square\, Birmingham  Charlie Edmonds\, Mission Co-lead for Neighbourhood Transitions\, Civic Square (video)10:40Case Study Two: Transition Town Totnes Guy Erlacher-Downing\, Coordinator\, Transition Town Totnes 10:50Case Study Three: Incredible Edible LeedsDan Robinson\, Executive Director\, Incredible Edible Leeds11:00Discussion11:30Close URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/practical-hope-inspiration-for-community-action-launch-event-zoom/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Tranition_Totnes_05-2-copy2-2.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241015T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241015T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T221127 CREATED:20240802T100735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T121755Z UID:10000140-1728986400-1728991800@www.tcpa.org.uk SUMMARY:TCPA New Communities Group Webinar:  How to create new vibrant town centres   DESCRIPTION:Town and district centres are at the heart of a community\, how can we successfully design them for new large-scale developments? As part of the TCPA New Communities Group series of events\, this webinar will explore modelling tools used to design and plan new town centres\, as well as how to deliver town centres that meet the needs of the residents in the new developments. We will hear from organisations using innovative technology and approaches to planning new town and district centres\, and from local authorities who are in the process of delivering new town centres in new communities across England. \n\n\n\nThis session is kindly supported by PLACE LOGIC: \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\n\nPlease see the draft agenda below: \n\n\n\n10:00Welcome and introduction from the Chair Gilian Macinnes\, TCPA Trustee; Planning and Placemaking Advisor\, GilianMacinnes Associates10:05Planning for new town centres with urban network analysis  Robbie Kerr\, Design Director\, PLACE LOGIC  10:20How our town centres can bounce back from the retail crisis: Applying the lessons to new communities Vicky Payne\, Independent Consultant: Strategic Planning and Urban Design10:35Q&A10:50The challenges and opportunities of developing centres in new settlements and city extensionsTrovine Monteiro\, Manager\, Built Environment\, Greater Cambridge Planning11:00Arborfield Garrison New District Centre\, Wokingham   Nick Chancellor\, Development Delivery Manager\, Wokingham Borough Council11:10Q&A11:30Close URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/tcpa-new-communities-group-webinar-how-to-create-new-vibrant-town-centres/ CATEGORIES:New Communities Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Town-Centre-webinar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241106T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241106T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T221127 CREATED:20240820T153638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T122944Z UID:10000138-1730916000-1730925000@www.tcpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Annual Osborn memorial event: The role of the creative industries in placemaking   DESCRIPTION:In celebration of both Sir Frederic J Osborn and Margaret Paterson Osborn\, and in reference to the Osborn’s significant contribution to the cultural life of Welwyn Garden City\, the TCPA is hosting an evening of jazz music and discussion on the role of the creative industries in placemaking. \n\n\n\nThe creative and cultural industries contribute more than £100bn per year to the UK economy\, helping to attract investment\, catalyse innovation\, and enhance distinctive places and communities. There are environmental benefits from regenerating places\, retrofitting and re-purposing existing buildings and improving the vibrancy of local places\, including high streets. Significant social value arises from improving cultural infrastructure and facilities\, with participation in the arts and creative industries a key foundation for healthy\, connected communities. \n\n\n\nPlanning for culture and the creative industries was core to the Garden City vision and remains an integral part of supporting and creating great places today. This event will provide an opportunity to discuss the opportunities for making these ideas a reality. The TCPA is delighted to be partnering with Tomorrow’s Warriors for the event. Tomorrow’s Warriors is a leading talent development organisation\, creative producer\, learning and training provider\, consultancy and charity specialising in jazz. The organisation has a vision to enable a world where opportunities for participation\, ownership and leadership in music and the arts are available to all. 2023 Mercury Music Award winners Ezra Collective cited Tomorrow’s Warriors as fundamental to their success. \n\n\n\nKindly supported by: The Lady Margaret Paterson Osborn Trust and Stephanie Bamford. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n18:00Arrival\, drinks Tomorrow’s Warriors – musical performance18:30 WelcomeFiona Howie\, Chief Executive\, TCPA  18:35In-conversation – the role of the creative industries in placemaking Chaired by: Sandra Fryer\, Trustee – TCPA and Tomorrow’s Warriors    Thangam Debbonaire\, former Shadow Secretary of State for Culture\, Media and Sport Errol Michael Henry\, Chairman\, The i2 Music Group\, EMH Global Media Global Consulting & Founder of Music JusticeMary-Helen Young\, Senior Consultant\, PRDEmma Wilcox\, Cultural Consultant: Creative Placemaking and Strategy19:30 Drinks and networkingTomorrow’s Warriors – musical performance20:30End URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/annual-osborn-memorial-event-the-role-of-the-creative-industries-in-placemaking/ LOCATION:The Actors Church\, Bedford Street\, Covent Garden\, London WC2E 9ED\, Bedford Street\, London\, WC2E 9ED ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/EJN-Slide.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241126T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241126T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T221127 CREATED:20240606T094539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T083616Z UID:10000134-1732615200-1732636800@www.tcpa.org.uk SUMMARY:The TCPA Annual Conference 2024: Tackling the housing\, health\, climate and nature crises - the role of planning and placemaking    DESCRIPTION:Venue: Regent’s University\, Inner Circle\, Regent’s Park\, London\, NW1 4NS \n\n\n\n2024 has brought a monumental year of change and reform for planning policy across England. With the new government ensuring housing and planning remain high on the political agenda\, and the introduction of a revised National Planning Policy Framework\, the TCPA’s 2024 Annual Conference will focus on ways in which the planning and wider built environment sector can maximise the potential of the new proposals; exploring the opportunities it offers\, while also highlighting the restrictions and challenges that remain. We will hear from industry leaders who continue to push boundaries\, sparking innovation and creativity into their places\, and influencing change on national\, local and community levels. \n\n\n\nThis year’s Annual Conference aims to inspire ambition\, ignite excitement and welcome change\, as we look to the future of planning and good placemaking. \n\n\n\nWe are grateful for the support of PLACE LOGIC\, Greenbelt and Amos Ellis Consulting. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see the draft agenda below: \n\n\n\nSession 1: National reforms to maximise the potential of the system 10:00 Registration and Networking Tea and coffee available 10:30Welcome and introduction from the ChairAndrew Pritchard\, TCPA Chair10:35 Sir Michael Lyons\, Chair\, New Towns Taskforce10:50 Q&A11:00David Waterhouse\, Deputy Director for Capacity and Capability\, Ministry of Housing\, Communities & Local Government11:20Q&A11:30Panel in response to English reforms – will they deliver for the housing\, health\, nature and climate crises?– Miles Gibson\, former No 10 adviser and Planning Taskforce (2020) member – Shelly Rouse\, Principal Consultant\, Planning Advisory Service– Caglar Koksal\, Lecturer in Urban Planning\, The University of Manchester12:15 Gideon Amos MP\, Liberal Democrat’s Housing and Planning Spokesperson 12:25 Q&A and discussion 12:35Lunch and networking\n\n\n\nSession 2: Hooks\, opportunities\, and challenges in policy?13:30 Welcome back from Chair Fiona Howie\, TCPA Chief Executive13:35Securing ambitious local plan policies:  – Louise Morris\, Head of Planning\, Bath and North East Somerset Council– Jasmin Machen\, Planner (Policy and Delivery)\, East Suffolk Council  Followed by Q&A14:05  Planning holistically with urban network analysisRobbie Kerr\, Design Director\, PLACE LOGIC   Followed by Q&A14:25 Tea\, coffee and networking \n\n\n\nSession 3: Impact of reforms on large-scale new development and regeneration14:55Welcome back from the ChairAndrew Pritchard\, TCPA Chair14:57 Securing high quality placesFionnuala Lennon\, Head of New Settlements & Garden Communities\, Homes England15:05 Q&A 15:15 Facilitated discussion and Q&A– Hugh Ellis\, Director of Policy\, TCPA– Nathalie Bateman\, Hemel Garden Communities Programme Manager\, Dacorum Borough Council and St Albans City and District Council– Joanne Cave\, Chair\, David Lock Associates– Jackie Copley\, Campaign Lead\, CPRE\, The countryside charity15:55 Closing remarks from the Chair 16:00Close URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/save-the-date-the-tcpa-annual-conference-2024-in-person/ LOCATION:Regents University\, London\, Regents University\, London CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Website-Heroes-new-size-16.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241202T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241202T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T221127 CREATED:20241030T145418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T135036Z UID:10000146-1733148000-1733153400@www.tcpa.org.uk SUMMARY:An Introduction to Planning for Climate Change (Online Course: Zoom) DESCRIPTION:How can we use local planning to better address climate change? \n\n\n\nThis course provides an introduction to how planning can help deliver action at a local level towards climate mitigation and resilience. It draws from practical experience\, good practice case studies and TCPA research. \n\n\n\nIt will explore transport\, quality housing and renewable energy\, and climate adaptation to flooding and overheating risks. The course will also provide an overview of the context of planning reform and its current implications for local plan making in England.   \n\n\n\n“A wonderfully encouraging and inspiring session\, thank you very much.”   \n\n\n\n– TCPA course attendee – \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat will the training cover?   \n\n\n\nThe training will focus on the English Town & Country Planning system\, with an emphasis on the opportunities presented through plan making to address key climate change challenges at a local level. The training will introduce policy approaches that the local plan can take to key issues\, as well as best practice from local authorities. \n\n\n\n\nPolicy opportunities for climate mitigation: including carbon accounting\, renewable energy\, sustainable travel\, energy efficient buildings.  \n\n\n\n\n\nPolicy opportunities for climate adaptation and resilience: including flood resilience\, overheating\, resource efficiency\, green infrastructure and coastal change management.  \n\n\n\n\nPresentations will be followed by a Q&A session.   \n\n\n\nWho is the training for?   \n\n\n\nThis introductory training is ideal for early career planners\, other local authority officers working in sustainability and climate change related areas\, local councillors\, or others involved in neighbourhood planning. \n\n\n\nWho will deliver the training?  \n\n\n\nHugh Ellis (TCPA Director of Policy) leads research projects\, public affairs work and has extensive experience delivering training for politicians\, professionals and communities on the planning system. He has led the TCPA’s engagement on national planning reform.   \n\n\n\nCelia Davis (TCPA Senior Projects and Policy Manager) produces guidance\, advice and training for local authorities and communities on planning for climate change. She has led research into the effectiveness of the planning system in addressing climate change and delivering flood resilient communities.   URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/an-introduction-to-planning-for-climate-change-online-course-zoom/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Climate-change-child-holding-globe-sign.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241210T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241210T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T221127 CREATED:20240809T104558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241128T114128Z UID:10000143-1733823000-1733832000@www.tcpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Green Infrastructure Partnership Conference: from local innovation to national transformation (Online) DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by the TCPA and the Green Infrastructure Partnership\, this online conference will look at innovations in policy and practice and is essential for anyone interested in how urban greening can help create healthy\, climate resilient places in the UK. It will be of particular value to councillors\, planners\, parks teams\, community environment groups\, academics\, researchers and consultants. \n\n\n\nSession 1: The big picture  \n\n\n\n09:30 Welcome and introduction from the Chair \n\n\n\nFiona Howie\, Chief Executive\, TCPA  \n\n\n\n09.40 Government’s ambitions for nature recovery  \n\n\n\nLucy Hurford\, National Biodiversity Targets Policy\, Department for Environment\, Food and Rural Affairs \n\n\n\n09:50 Panel to respond\, and discussion  \n\n\n\n\nPeter Neal FLI\, Landscape Consultant \n\n\n\n\n\nRichard Benwell\, CEO\, Wildlife and Countryside Link\n\n\n\n\n\nJulia Thrift\, Director of Healthier Place-making\, TCPA\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSession 2: Biodiversity net gain – what’s happening?   \n\n\n\nChair: Julia Thrift\, Director of Healthier Place-making\, TCPA \n\n\n\n10:10 Case study: BNG – turning the grey to green in high density environments?  \n\n\n\nJohn Harte\, Planning Officer\, City of London \n\n\n\n10:25 Discussion: Is BNG working? If so\, where? Are there any unintended consequences?  \n\n\n\n\nRachel Danemann\, Regional Planning Manager\, Home Builders Federation\n\n\n\n\n\nMorgan Taylor\, Director\, Greengage  \n\n\n\n\n\nPaul Rabbitts\, Chair\, The Parks Management Association. \n\n\n\n\n10:50 Break  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSession 3: Green infrastructure stewardship: making the most of what we’ve got  \n\n\n\nChair: Celia Davis\, Senior Projects and Policy Manager\, TCPA \n\n\n\n11:00 Nature Towns and Cities \n\n\n\nEllie Robinson\, Head of Urban Green Space\, National Trust  \n\n\n\n11:20 Local Nature Recovery Strategies: what do they mean for urban green infrastructure?  \n\n\n\nJim Davies\, Senior Advisor Local Nature Recovery Strategies\, Environment Agency \n\n\n\n11:40 Q&A  \n\n\n\n12:00 Finish   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree for TCPA student members via Eventbrite \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlease click here to reserve your place via Eventbrite. \n\n\n\nIf you wish to raise a purchase order in order to be invoiced please contact david.white@tcpa.org.uk \n\n\n\nFor Sponsorship enquiries\, please contact Julia Thrift at Julia.Thrift@tcpa.org.uk. URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/save-the-date-green-infrastructure-partnership-conference-from-local-innovation-to-national-transformation-online/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Copy-of-GI-12.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250211T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250211T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T221127 CREATED:20241118T172501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T122311Z UID:10000147-1739278800-1739284200@www.tcpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Webinar: Updates to NAFRA2 and NCERM - information for planners DESCRIPTION:What does the new flood risk and coastal erosion mapping mean for development planning? \n\n\n\nIf you’re a local authority officer working for a local planning authority or lead local flood authority on either planning policy or development management\, you are invited to join this webinar. The event will focus on the implications of the new flood risk and coastal erosion data on development planning\, helping you to prepare for and to use the new data when it’s published in spring 2025. \n\n\n\nYou can register your questions ahead of the event. We will do our best to address your questions at the event.    \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIf you have a question you would like the panel to address during the webinar please share using Slido. You can also upvote questions submitted by others to help us shape the agenda. Link: https://app.sli.do/event/9XKQiDaEtUCvC9jx3NmA7K \n\n\n\nAll webinar registration details will be held by the TCPA in line with our privacy policy. As a delivery partner\, we may also share webinar participant information with the Environment Agency\, who will use information for purposes directly linked to this webinar only. \n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\n\nWelcome and introductions\n\n\n\nScene setting – EA’s role\, role of flood and coastal risk data in planning\, planning policy\n\n\n\nIntroduction to our new datasets and how they’re being improved\n\n\n\nWhat new flood data we will publish\, when and where it will be hosted\n\n\n\nChanges to the Flood Map for Planning\n\n\n\nWhat new coastal erosion risk data we have published and where it is hosted\n\n\n\nHow is the new data changing our understanding of risk\n\n\n\nHow will the new data affect key planning issues \n\n\n\nHow we’re communicating changes and what support are we offering?\n\n\n\nAn opportunity to ask questions\n\n\n\n\nDo I need to prepare for the meeting?  \n\n\n\nThere is no pre-reading. However\, it may be helpful for you to take a look at the National assessment of flood and coastal erosion risk in England 2024 report\, which we published in December. Whilst the report focuses primarily on the findings from data not aimed at development planning\, it provides a helpful overview of how our understanding of risk has changed.   \n\n\n\nWe also encourage you to watch this introductory video in advance of the event – Environment Agency updates to flood and coastal erosion risk information. (registration to the SharePoint site is required see details below) \n\n\n\nYou can read more here about our Updates to national flood and coastal erosion risk information. You can explore some of the new data we’ve already published here:  \n\n\n\n\nCheck your long term flood risk \n\n\n\nCheck coastal erosion risk for an area in England \n\n\n\nShoreline Management Plan Explorer \n\n\n\n\nTo view the introductory video\, get further details and supporting materials available from our SharePoint site send an email to admin_fcermprojectsupport@environment-agency.gov.uk  to request access.  URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/webinar-updates-to-nafra2-and-ncerm-information-for-planners/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/D106CK-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250213T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250213T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T221127 CREATED:20241223T115912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T115919Z UID:10000150-1739440800-1739448000@www.tcpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Child-friendly planning and design: insights and experiences from European cities DESCRIPTION:Webinar – Free \n\n\n\n\n\nMany European cities are embracing child-friendly planning and urban design. This webinar will explore four case studies from Spain\, Slovakia\, Albania and Germany that offer insight\, inspiration and practical lessons that can be applied in the UK. \n\n\n\nThe webinar is collaboration between the TCPA and Tim Gill\, childhood expert and author of Urban Playground: How child-friendly planning and design can save cities\, and forms part of the TCPA’s wider work on children\, young people in the built environment including: \n\n\n\n\nRaising the healthiest generation in history: why it matters where children and young people live – recommendations and evidence review from the 2024 Levelling Up\, Housing and Communities inquiry into children\, young people and built environment.\n\n\n\nDeveloping Well conference – the conference explored the relationship between children\, young people and the built environment\, the critical importance of creating healthy places in which they can thrive\, challenges and opportunities and highlighted case studies of place-based practice from local authorities and the private sector.\n\n\n\nHomes and neighbourhoods for children and young people – a webinar exploring why planning and the built environment matters for healthy and thriving children and young people and how to engage with children and teenagers about 20-minute neighbourhoods and place.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n10:00WelcomeGemma Hyde\, Projects and Policy Manager\, TCPA10:05Child-friendly placesTim Gill\, independent scholar\, writer and consultant on childhood10:15Barcelona\, SpainMaria Truñó Salvadó\, Director\, Alliance Education 36010:35Bratislava\, SlovakiaSandra Štasselová\, Urbanist\, Metropolitan Institute Bratislava10:55Break11:00Tirana\, AlbaniaSimon Battisti\, Executive Director\, Qendra Marrëdhënie11:20Regensburg\, GermanyAnna Schledorn\, Youth Welfare Planner\, Child Friendly City Coordinator\, Stadt Regensburg11:40Q&A session12:00Close\n\n\n\nImage credit: Irene Quintáns URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/child-friendly-planning-and-design-insights-and-experiences-from-european-cities/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Barcelona-credit-Irene-Quintans-e1734533484941.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250225T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250225T111500 DTSTAMP:20260403T221127 CREATED:20241217T124308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T102003Z UID:10000149-1740477600-1740482100@www.tcpa.org.uk SUMMARY:TCPA Webinar - Planning Reform Update DESCRIPTION:Join us to delve into the latest updates on planning reform following the recently updated National Planning Policy Framework and the forthcoming Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Michael Bingham OBE\, Deputy Director – Planning Policy at MHCLG will highlight the main changes\, an industry expert panel discuss how these will impact delivery\, and our Policy Director Hugh Ellis’ reflections on what this means for local authorities and others. \n\n\n\nPart of our TCPA New Communities Group series of events\, this webinar offers valuable insight for local councils\, planners and communities to navigate major shifts and plan forward. \n\n\n\n10:00Welcome from the ChairCatriona Riddell\, TCPA Trustee   10:05Update on planning reformsMichael Bingham OBE\, Deputy Director – Planning Policy\, Ministry of Housing\, Communities and Local Government 10:15Q&A   10:25Panel to respond:– Hugh Ellis\, Director of Policy\, TCPA  – Anna Aldous\, Principal Associate\, Mills and Reeve– Matthew Lickes\,(Planning Policy & Place Manager)\, North Yorkshire Council– Helen Williams\, Head of Neighbourhoods and Housing\, LocalityContributions from the panel members followed by questions from the audience and discussions.11:10Conclusions from the Chair11:15Close\n\n\n\nFurther details to follow. \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\nCheck to see if you are part of a TCPA or NCG member organisation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout New Communities Group (NCG) memberships \n\n\n\nAbout Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) memberships URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/new-communities-group-webinar-1-planning-reform-update/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Planning-Reform-640x420px.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250318T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250318T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T221127 CREATED:20241220T131106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T134841Z UID:10000151-1742292000-1742297400@www.tcpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Infrastructure Delivery for New Communities DESCRIPTION:This webinar responds to a high demand for guidance on successful infrastructure delivery in new developments. The session will cover practical case studies and actionable steps\, covering:  \n\n\n\n\nlarge-scale delivery vehicles and strategies; \n\n\n\nlocally led development corporations;\n\n\n\nsocial infrastructure; and \n\n\n\ncommunity owned infrastructure. \n\n\n\n\nPart of our TCPA New Communities Group series of events\, this webinar will offer valuable insight for local councils\, planners and communities. \n\n\n\nThis event is kindly supported by Local Trust. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\nTimeSpeaker10:00 Welcome from the ChairGilian MacInnes\, TCPA Trustee  10:05 Large-scale delivery vehicles and development corporationsStephen Hill\, Director\, Hyas Associates  10:15 Securing and implementing funding for infrastructureGary Macdonnell \, Network Programme Manager\, Essex County Council10:25 Q&A  10:45 Prioritising social infrastructureMadeleine Jennings\, Head of Policy and Communications\, Local Trust10:55 Community owned infrastructure in new places Harriet English\, Deputy Chief Executive\, Plunkett UK Sarah Crush\, Social Value Manager at Thakeham Group11:05 Q&A  11:30 Close \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\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/tcpa-webinar-infrastructure-delivery/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Untitled-72-x-25-in-West-Carclaze-Cornwall.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250324T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250324T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T221127 CREATED:20250204T112836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T112843Z UID:10000152-1742817600-1742821200@www.tcpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Youth engagement in planning\, regeneration and neighbourhood management - Voice Opportunity Power DESCRIPTION:Young people have a right to be involved in the decisions that shape the places where they live and including them creates better places for everyone. \n\n\n\nThe Voice Opportunity Power toolkit is a free resource with practical guidance on how to involve young people (11-18) in the way that places get built and managed. It is for engagement practitioners\, developers\, designers\, planners and sports providers and is designed to improve participation in – and the quality of – new development and regeneration. The toolkit was produced by ZCD Architects in partnership with Grosvenor\, Sport England\, and the TCPA. \n\n\n\nIn this webinar Dinah Bornat\, Director ZCD Architects\, will: \n\n\n\n\ngive an overview of Voice Opportunity Power – what the toolkit contains and how it can be used;\n\n\n\npresent some case study examples of how it has been used on different projects and developments;\n\n\n\nfollowed by a Q&A.\n\n\n\n\nPlease register here: \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar forms part of the TCPA’s work on children\, young people and the built environment. If you would like to know more about this work including previous event recordings and the Raising the healthiest generation in history report\, please click here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupported by: URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/youth-engagement-in-planning-regeneration-and-neighbourhood-management-voice-opportunity-power/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/VOPscreenshot2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250513T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250513T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T221127 CREATED:20250304T152254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T172634Z UID:10000153-1747130400-1747135800@www.tcpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Design Codes for New Communities DESCRIPTION:This webinar will explore the practical realities of Design Coding in new housing developments. From the perspectives of policy-researcher\, designer\, planner and local authority\, we will consider:  \n\n\n\n\nwhen design codes are effective; \n\n\n\n\n\ncontext sensitive design; and \n\n\n\n\n\ninclusive and diverse placemaking. \n\n\n\n\nPart of our TCPA New Communities Group series of events\, this webinar will offer valuable insight for local councils\, planners and communities. \n\n\n\nThis event is kindly supported by Adam Architecture. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\n10:00 Welcome from the Chair\,Gilian MacInnes\, TCPA Trustee10:05 Learnings from the Design Code Pathfinder Programme\,Nikki van Grimbergen\, Programme Manager\, Design Council10:15Q&A10:25Setting up design codes for different schemes\,Robbie Kerr\, Design Director\, ADAM Architecture10:45Q&A10:55The Cambridge Pathfinder Programme\, Trovine Monteiro\, Built Environment Team Leader\, Greater Cambridge Shared Planning11:10Q&A11:20Closing Remarks\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\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/design-codes-for-new-communities/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Nansledan-in-Newquay-for-website.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250520T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250520T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T221127 CREATED:20250411T150323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T154809Z UID:10000156-1747746000-1747749600@www.tcpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Introduction to Coastal Planning (for planners) DESCRIPTION:This webinar is aimed at planners in coastal authorities to hear and learn about coastal change and management. This will include information on Shoreline Management Plans (SMPs) and the new National Coastal Erosion Risk Map (NCERM).   \n\n\n\nIt will cover: \n\n\n\n\nthe development of SMPs and NCERM   \n\n\n\nthe next steps of SMPs and NCERM\n\n\n\ninformation you need to know as a planner  \n\n\n\nwhere to find information and support on flooding and coastal erosion risk\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe coastal planning webinars programme: \n\n\n\nWebinarDateTitleWho is it for?1Tuesday 20 May\, 1pm – 2pmIntroduction to coastal planningFor planners2Wednesday 21 May\, 1pm – 2pmIntroduction to Coastal PlanningFor elected members3Thursday 22 May\, 1pm – 2pmCoastal change and management: tools & best practiceFor coastal practitioners and planners in coastal authorities\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQs \n\n\n\nWhat does the new national coastal erosion risk mapping mean for development planning? \n\n\n\nIf you’re a local authority officer working for a local planning authority or lead local flood authority on either planning policy or development management\, you are invited to join this webinar. The event will focus on providing an introduction to the new national coastal erosion risk map\, and how this works alongside development planning. \n\n\n\nIn January 2025 the Environment Agency published the updated NCERM on ‘Check coastal erosion risk for an area in England’ and Shoreline Management Plan Explorer. The new NCERM data is also available on data.gov.uk for open access. The new NCERM provides the most up to date picture of current and future coastal erosion risk for England. \n\n\n\nHow can I ask questions? \n\n\n\nIf you have a question you would like the panel to address during the webinar please share using Slido. You can also upvote questions submitted by others to help us shape the agenda. To submit a question visit www.slido.com and enter #TCPA1 \n\n\n\nDo I need to prepare for the meeting?  \n\n\n\nThere is no pre-reading. However\, it may be helpful for you to take a look at the National assessment of flood and coastal erosion risk in England 2024 report\, which we published in December 2024. Whilst the report focuses primarily on the findings from data not aimed at development planning\, it provides a helpful overview of how our understanding of risk has changed.   \n\n\n\nWe also encourage you to watch this introductory video in advance of the event – Environment Agency updates to flood and coastal erosion risk information. (registration to the SharePoint site is required see details below) \n\n\n\nYou can read more here about our Updates to national flood and coastal erosion risk information. You can explore some of the new data we’ve already published here:  \n\n\n\n\nCheck your long term flood risk \n\n\n\nCheck coastal erosion risk for an area in England \n\n\n\nShoreline Management Plan Explorer \n\n\n\nUpdated Flood Map for Planning service\n\n\n\n\nTo view the introductory video\, get further details and supporting materials available from our SharePoint site send an email to admin_fcermprojectsupport@environment-agency.gov.uk  to request access. \n\n\n\nYou may also be interested in the suite of training materials on planning for flood risk created by the Environment Agency in partnership with the TCPA. These are available here: https://learning.tcpa.org.uk/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrivacy statement \n\n\n\nAll webinar registration details will be held by the TCPA in line with our privacy policy. As a delivery partner\, we may also share webinar participant information with the Environment Agency\, who will use information for purposes directly linked to this webinar only. URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/introduction-to-coastal-planning-for-planners/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Untitled-72-x-25-in-2-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250521T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250521T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T221127 CREATED:20250411T145914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T154443Z UID:10000157-1747832400-1747836000@www.tcpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Introduction to Coastal Planning (for elected members) DESCRIPTION:This webinar is aimed at Elected Members in coastal authorities to hear and learn about coastal change and management.  This will include information on Shoreline Management Plans (SMPs) and the new National Coastal Erosion Risk Map (NCERM).  \n\n\n\nIt will cover: \n\n\n\n\nthe development of SMPs and NCERM \n\n\n\ninformation that will be useful to you in your role as an elected member\n\n\n\nwhat support materials are available and where to find them \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe coastal planning webinars programme: \n\n\n\nWebinarDateTitleWho is it for?1Tuesday 20 May\, 1pm – 2pmIntroduction to coastal planningFor planners2Wednesday 21 May\, 1pm – 2pmIntroduction to Coastal PlanningFor elected members3Thursday 22 May\, 1pm – 2pmCoastal change and management: tools & best practiceFor coastal practitioners and planners in coastal authorities\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQs \n\n\n\nWhat does the new national coastal erosion risk mapping mean for development planning? \n\n\n\nIf you’re an elected member in a coastal authority with a remit in coastal management\, planning policy or development management you are invited to join this webinar. The event will focus on providing an introduction to the new national coastal erosion risk mapping data\, how this works alongside development planning\, and how you can find more information. \n\n\n\nThe new National Coastal Erosion Risk Map (NCERM) \n\n\n\nIn January 2025 the Environment Agency published the updated NCERM on ‘Check coastal erosion risk for an area in England’ and Shoreline Management Plan Explorer. The new NCERM data is also available on data.gov.uk for open access. The new NCERM provides the most up to date picture of current and future coastal erosion risk for England. \n\n\n\nHow can I ask questions during the webinar? \n\n\n\nIf you have a question you would like the panel to address during the webinar please share using Slido. You can also upvote questions submitted by others to help us shape the agenda. To submit a question visit www.slido.com and enter #TCPA2 \n\n\n\nDo I need to prepare for the meeting?  \n\n\n\nThere is no pre-reading. However\, it may be helpful for you to take a look at the National assessment of flood and coastal erosion risk in England 2024 report\, which we published in December. Whilst the report focuses primarily on the findings from data not aimed at development planning\, it provides a helpful overview of how our understanding of risk has changed.   \n\n\n\nWe also encourage you to watch this introductory video in advance of the event – Environment Agency updates to flood and coastal erosion risk information. (registration to the SharePoint site is required see details below) \n\n\n\nYou can read more here about our Updates to national flood and coastal erosion risk information. You can explore some of the new data we’ve already published here:  \n\n\n\n\nCheck your long term flood risk \n\n\n\nCheck coastal erosion risk for an area in England \n\n\n\nShoreline Management Plan Explorer \n\n\n\nUpdated Flood Map for Planning service\n\n\n\n\nTo view the introductory video\, get further details and supporting materials available from our SharePoint site send an email to admin_fcermprojectsupport@environment-agency.gov.uk  to request access. \n\n\n\nYou may also be interested in the suite of training materials on planning for flood risk created by the Environment Agency in partnership with the TCPA. These are available here: https://learning.tcpa.org.uk/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrivacy statement \n\n\n\nAll webinar registration details will be held by the TCPA in line with our privacy policy. As a delivery partner\, we may also share webinar participant information with the Environment Agency\, who will use information for purposes directly linked to this webinar only. URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/introduction-to-coastal-planning-for-elected-members/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Untitled-72-x-25-in-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250522T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250522T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T221127 CREATED:20250411T145841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T154643Z UID:10000158-1747918800-1747922400@www.tcpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Coastal change and management: tools & best practice (for coastal practitioners and planners in coastal authorities) DESCRIPTION:This webinar is aimed at coastal practitioners and planners who provide advice\, guidance and decisions on spatial planning. It will provide worked examples of how Shoreline Management Plans (SMPs) and National Coastal Erosion Risk Map (NCERM) can be used as part of development planning. It will also provide background information on SMPs and NCERM. \n\n\n\nThe webinar will cover: \n\n\n\n\nDevelopment of SMPs and NCERM\n\n\n\nA walkthrough of the SMP Explorer site\n\n\n\nWorked examples of using SMPs and NCERM in development planning\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe coastal planning webinars programme: \n\n\n\nWebinarDateTitleWho is it for?1Tuesday 20 May\, 1pm – 2pmIntroduction to coastal planningFor planners2Wednesday 21 May\, 1pm – 2pmIntroduction to Coastal PlanningFor elected members3Thursday 22 May\, 1pm – 2pmCoastal change and management: tools & best practiceFor coastal practitioners and planners in coastal authorities\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFAQs \n\n\n\nWhat does the new national coastal erosion risk mapping mean for development planning? \n\n\n\nIf you’re a local authority officer working for a local planning authority or lead local flood authority on either planning policy or development management\, you are invited to join this webinar. The event will focus on providing an introduction to the new national coastal erosion risk mapping data\, and how this works alongside development planning. \n\n\n\nThe new National Coastal Erosion Risk Map (NCERM) \n\n\n\nIn January 2025 the Environment Agency published the updated NCERM on ‘Check coastal erosion risk for an area in England’ and Shoreline Management Plan Explorer. The new NCERM data is also available on data.gov.uk for open access. The new NCERM provides the most up to date picture of current and future coastal erosion risk for England. \n\n\n\nHow can I ask questions during the webinar? \n\n\n\nIf you have a question you would like the panel to address during the webinar please share using Slido. You can also upvote questions submitted by others to help us shape the agenda. To submit a question visit www.slido.com and enter #TCPA3 \n\n\n\nDo I need to prepare for the meeting?  \n\n\n\nThere is no pre-reading. However\, it may be helpful for you to take a look at the National assessment of flood and coastal erosion risk in England 2024 report\, which we published in December. Whilst the report focuses primarily on the findings from data not aimed at development planning\, it provides a helpful overview of how our understanding of risk has changed.   \n\n\n\nWe also encourage you to watch this introductory video in advance of the event – Environment Agency updates to flood and coastal erosion risk information. (registration to the SharePoint site is required see details below) \n\n\n\nYou can read more here about our Updates to national flood and coastal erosion risk information. You can explore some of the new data we’ve already published here:  \n\n\n\n\nCheck your long term flood risk \n\n\n\nCheck coastal erosion risk for an area in England \n\n\n\nShoreline Management Plan Explorer \n\n\n\nUpdated Flood Map for Planning service\n\n\n\n\nTo view the introductory video\, get further details and supporting materials available from our SharePoint site send an email to admin_fcermprojectsupport@environment-agency.gov.uk  to request access. \n\n\n\nYou may also be interested in the suite of training materials on planning for flood risk created by the Environment Agency in partnership with the TCPA. These are available here: https://learning.tcpa.org.uk/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrivacy statement \n\n\n\nAll webinar registration details will be held by the TCPA in line with our privacy policy. As a delivery partner\, we may also share webinar participant information with the Environment Agency\, who will use information for purposes directly linked to this webinar only. URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/coastal-change-and-management-tools-best-practice-for-coastal-practitioners-and-planners-in-coastal-authorities/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Untitled-72-x-25-in-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T125500 DTSTAMP:20260403T221127 CREATED:20250512T162925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T165701Z UID:10000159-1748952000-1748955300@www.tcpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Restricting the Appeal and Availability of Junk Food: the role of local councils DESCRIPTION:Obesity and overweight are major national challenges that cost the NHS and economy millions of pounds every year. \n\n\n\nEvidence shows the environments people live in shape the food choices they make: in places where junk food is the cheapest\, most readily available and widely advertised\, it is harder for people to make healthy choices. Around the country many councils are working to improve local ‘food environments’ by restricting the proliferation of hot food takeaways and\, as far as possible\, restricting advertising for poor quality food. A lot is being achieved – but councils could do far more if policy and regulations were amended. \n\n\n\nJoin us at the launch of a new report by APSE (the Association for Public Service Excellence) and the TCPA. It sets out how councils are working to improve food environments\, and recommendations for policy changes that would empower them to do even more. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\nMo Baines\, Chief Executive\, Association for Public Service Excellence;\n\n\n\nJulia Thrift\, Director of Healthier Place-making\, Town and Country Planning Association;\n\n\n\nBeverley Bayliss\, Healthy Places Specialist\, East Sussex County Council;\n\n\n\nTim Borrett\, Director – Policy\, Strategy\, Digital\, Bristol City Council.\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister to attend URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/restricting-the-appeal-and-availability-of-junk-food-the-role-of-local-councils/ LOCATION:Online via Microsoft Teams ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Phot-of-high-street_JT.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250612T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250612T111500 DTSTAMP:20260403T221127 CREATED:20250403T155416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T090358Z UID:10000155-1749722400-1749726900@www.tcpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Empowering young people for a greener future - youth engagement transforming Grosvenor Square DESCRIPTION:Teenagers and young people have lots of knowledge about their neighbourhoods and spaces\, but too often no-one asks them what they think. \n\n\n\nDesigned to involve young people in the making and managing of their neighbourhoods\, the Voice Opportunity Power youth engagement toolkit is a free resource written by ZCD Architects and supported by Grosvenor\, the TCPA and Sport England. \n\n\n\nCoinciding with the Great Big Green Week\, this webinar explore the transformation of one of London’s oldest public squares\, using Voice Opportunity Power to engage young people in creating an extraordinary green space with exemplary environmental credentials. \n\n\n\nThe webinar will include the perspectives of developer Grosvenor\, child and youth engagement specialists MATT+FIONA and a young adult who took part in the work themselves. \n\n\n\nThis event will be of interest to developers\, designers\, planners and sustainability professionals concerned with how to amplify youth voices in projects and how to create opportunities for meaningful participation. \n\n\n\n\nRegister here\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n10:00WelcomeJulia ThriftDirector Healthier place-making\, TCPA10:05Case study: Grosvenor Square\, LondonNicola RochfortHead of Community Engagement & InsightsMatthewSpringett and Fiona MacDonaldMATT+FIONAMarwaMayfair Youth Forum alumni11:00Q&AFacilitated by Julia Thrift\, TCPA11:15Close URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/empowering-young-people-for-a-greener-future-youth-engagement-transforming-grosvenor-square/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MYF-in-Grosvenor-Square-photo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250623T123000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250623T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T221127 CREATED:20250602T134001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T101735Z UID:10000162-1750681800-1750685400@www.tcpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Launch of our vision: 21st Century New Towns DESCRIPTION:Join us as we launch the TCPA’s brand-new vision: 21st Century New Towns. This short pamphlet sets out our aspirational vision for any future generation of new towns\, which have the potential to become thriving and high-quality places to live\, work\, and play!   \n\n\n\nRegister here for the launch webinar \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView the vision online here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nPam Warhurst CBEFounder of Incredible Edible and recipient of the Ebenezer Howard Memorial MedalDr Hugh EllisDirector of Policy\, TCPARowan GilbertProjects and Policy Manager (FJ Osborn Fellow)\, TCPACharlotte LlewellynOsborn Research Assistant\, TCPA\n\n\n\nAbout the vision \n\n\n\nThis vision is centred around participatory democracy; to be successful\, new towns must be developed with\, and for\, local people. The vision is designed to help communities consider and express what they want from new towns\, and to aid them in fighting for the quality developments they deserve.   \n\n\n\nDrawing on decades of the TCPA’s work\, this document shows how the next generation of New Towns are much more than a means to achieving housing targets; they are about enabling people to live happy\, healthy and sustainable lives. These places have the potential to become vibrant and inclusive communities where people not only live\, but thrive.  \n\n\n\nAt the centre of our vision is the belief that local people know their area best. That’s why it is designed to be a powerful tool for local communities\, planners\, and policymakers. Helping the general public to shape future new towns in their areas and ensuring they meet the communities’ needs and aspirations.   \n\n\n\nWe hope this document will be a call to action to reimagine what’s possible for the next generation of new towns and enable local communities to demand high-quality\, healthy and sustainable places.   \n\n\n\nRegister here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFurther Links \n\n\n\nFor the TCPA’s guidance on New Towns and Garden Cities \n\n\n\nFor the New Towns Task Force’s work to date URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/launch-of-the-tcpas-vision-for-a-3rd-garden-city/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/neighbourhood-image-web-update-72-x-25-in.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250626T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250627T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T221127 CREATED:20250319T133110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T082655Z UID:10000154-1750933800-1751041800@www.tcpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Study Tour 2025: Cambridgeshire DESCRIPTION: Continuing the success of the TCPA New Communities Group‘s study tours\, our 2025 event will delve into Cambridgeshire’s expertise in delivering sustainable\, well-planned new communities. We’ll examine Springstead Village’s green infrastructure\, Clay Farm’s integrated community facilities\, Eddington’s exemplary public realm\, Northstowe’s large-scale expansion and busway\, and Waterbeach’s cyclist and pedestrian-focused design. In collaboration with Greater Cambridge Shared Planning\, 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\nSOLD OUT \n\n\n\nYou can now join the waiting list\, please email Jeanette Aves at jeanette.aves@tcpa.org.uk \n\n\n\n£470 General admission \n\n\n\n£320 TCPA member \n\n\n\n£180 NCG member \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 new communities.     \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDraft Agenda – subject to change \n\n\n\nDay 1 – Thursday 26 June – Outer Cambridge  \n\n\n\nTime Location 10:00-10:30 Arrive at Cambridge (central) Station CB1 2JW 11:30 Springstead Village new community\, 1\,200 homes 13:30 Lunch at Clay Farm 14:30 Clay Farm new community\, 2\,300 new homes 16:00 Eddington\, North West Cambridge new community\, 3\,000 homes 17:30Travel to accommodation\, Madingley Hall19:30Dinner at Madingley Hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDay 2 – Friday 27 June – New Cambridgeshire Towns  \n\n\n\nTime Location 08:00 Breakfast at Madingley Hall10:00 Northstowe new town\, 10\,000 new homes  12:30Lunch at Northstowe Tap & Social14:00Marmalade Lane cohousing community\, 42 new homes15:00Tea and cakes at Marmalade Lane\, with tour roundup16:30 Finish at Cambridge (central) Station CB1 2JW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are delighted to have the support of the Lady Margaret Paterson Osborn Trust and Hyas. \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\nCheck to see if you are part of a New Communities Group (NCG) or Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) member organisation \n\n\n\nAbout New Communities Group (NCG) Memberships \n\n\n\nAbout Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) Memberships URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/study-tour-2025-cambridgeshire/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Cambridge-Study-Tour-Accordia-Brooklands-Avenue-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250708T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250708T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T221127 CREATED:20250528T105117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T122407Z UID:10000161-1751983200-1751999400@www.tcpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Development taxes and levies: their role in our future places DESCRIPTION:A symposium as part of a joint University of Cambridge / TCPA research policy impact project. \n\n\n\nThis event is free to attend\, please RSVP at the bottom of this page. \n\n\n\nIntroduction \n\n\n\nThe issue of taxes\, levies and tariffs on the development value of land continues to be a hot topic. The government is committed to ambitious levels of house building and growth\, but support from local communities will depend on the provision of adequate supporting infrastructure\, affordable housing and development impact mitigation\, much of which is funded from increased land values. Given the time-consuming nature of planning obligations\, capturing enough value to meet these demanding place-making requirements seems likely to require increased use of non-negotiable\, formula-based and standardised developer contributions.  \n\n\n\nThe existing Community Infrastructure Levy is maturing and now raises an estimated £1.2bn per year. Planning obligations are again being used to impose tariffs or ‘roof taxes’. And although the government has decided to abandon the proposed new Infrastructure Levy\, it is proceeding with a specific Nature Restoration Levy. So\, what comes next?  \n\n\n\nAt the event we will launch a major policy paper that is based on the implications of a year-long University of Cambridge research project which re-assessed the reasons for the repeal of all previous UK development taxes since 1945. The research\, conducted at the University’s Department of Land Economy\, challenges much of the received wisdom about the failure of previous taxes and opens up new directions for policy debate. This event provides the first public opportunity to hear about the research and its striking lessons for policy makers today.  \n\n\n\nDraft Agenda \n\n\n\n2.00pmRegistration – tea and coffee availableCan we capture sufficient land value to meet the government’s housing and growth objectives? 2.30pm  Welcome and introduction from the Chair – Liz Peace 2.35pm  The policy proposals: evolution or revolution? – Hugh Ellis\, TCPA 2.50pm  Initial responses to the proposals from the panel  Tony Mulhall\, Associate Director\, RICS  Gilian Macinnes\, planning consultant  Will Jeffwitz\, National Housing Federation   Followed by questions and discussion 3.35pm Comfort break  Lessons from the resilience of past and current approaches 3.50pm Improving local areas through developer funding – Helen Hodgson\,   National Audit Office  4.05pm The research: do we know what not to do? – Miles Gibson 4.20pm Reflections on what we have learnt – Stephen Aldridge\, MHCLG4.30pm Questions and discussion 4.50pm Final reflections – Miles Gibson and Hugh Ellis 5.00pm  Thank you from the ChairClose of formal proceedings5.00pm-6.30pmRefreshments will then be served in the Council Chamber with a further opportunity to continue discussions in a more informal setting.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis project is funded by the University of Cambridge’s Social Science Impact Fund\, Department of Land Economy and Centre for Science & Policy; by the Town & Country Planning Association; and by the Lady Margaret Paterson Osborn Trust. URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/development-taxes-and-levies-their-role-in-our-future-places/ LOCATION:Surveyors House at RICS Westminster\, 12 Great George Street\, London\, SW1P 3AD\, United Kingdom END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR