BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Town and Country Planning Association - ECPv6.15.16//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Town and Country Planning Association 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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241015T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241015T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211405 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:20260403T211405 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:20260403T211405 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:20260403T211405 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:20260403T211405 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:20260403T211405 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:20260403T211405 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:20260403T211405 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:20260403T211405 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:20260403T211405 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:20260403T211405 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:20260403T211405 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:20260403T211405 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:20260403T211405 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:20260403T211405 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:20260403T211405 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:20260403T211405 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:20260403T211405 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:20260403T211405 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250729T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250729T114500 DTSTAMP:20260403T211405 CREATED:20250602T154716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T082730Z UID:10000163-1753785000-1753789500@www.tcpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Planning reform – where we think we are! DESCRIPTION:Since the 2024 General Election it has been a busy time for planning reform with multiple consultations\, new planning legislation and more consultations expected! Join us to delve into the latest updates from the TCPA’s Policy Director\, Hugh Ellis\, and an expert on strategic planning\, Hannah Hickman. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTime Speaker 10:30 Welcome from the ChairThe Rt Hon Nick Raynsford\, Chair of the Raynsford Review of Planning\, President of the TCPA and former Housing Minister 10:35 Update on planning reformsHugh Ellis\, Policy Director\, Town and Country Planning Association  10:55 Latest on strategic planningHannah Hickman\, Associate Professor – Planning Practice\, School of Architecture and Environment\, University of the West of England  11:15  Questions and discussion  11:40 Conclusions from the Chair  11:45 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\nFree tickets for small charities/community groups \n\n\n\nIf you are part of a small charity or community group\, we have a number of free tickets available\, at the discretion of the TCPA. Please email jeanette.aves@tcpa.org.uk to see if you are eligible. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) Memberships \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/planning-reform-where-we-think-we-are/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/documents_event-banner-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211405 CREATED:20250723T165435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T141919Z UID:10000165-1757426400-1757431800@www.tcpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Planning for Climate Change in New Communities DESCRIPTION:This webinar explored the practical realities of addressing climate impact and mitigation in large scale new communities. We heard from two ambitious authorities who have recently had policies found sound that put forward ambitious net zero energy efficiency targets for new buildings as part of their new settlements – Salt Cross in Oxfordshire and the TCB Garden Community project in Essex. Both projects have seen extensive evidence base work to justify the viability of these requirements\, as well as significant community support and a major legal challenge to defend the legality of local authorities setting their own standards above and beyond building regulations. \n\n\n\nWould you like to know more about how local authorities can set policies for net zero buildings in their local plans? The TCPA’s recently updated resource page gathers together the latest information to help local authorities navigate this so they can consider their options: \n\n\n\nTCPA Resource: Setting local plan policies for net zero buildings \n\n\n\nThere were a number of interesting points of discussion around net zero – for example\, thinking about embodied carbon in schemes\, and even a policy approach dealing with minerals and waste in Essex and how this sector is transitioning towards net zero. At Salt Cross\, the ambitious approach isn’t just about the energy efficiency standards of homes – they are also targeting 25% BNG and 50% green space\, highlighting the importance of an exemplary development to the local community – to make Salt Cross the best it can be. The Council worked with local universities to develop this approach and it has recently been recognised by the likes of Homes England as exemplary. \n\n\n\nWe then heard from Cat Moncrieff – Policy Manager at the Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management\, which is running a new project called Enabling Water Smart Communities\, funded by Ofwat. Cat highlighted the many shared challenges between the water and housing sectors\, including over 100\,000 homes currently delayed due to water scarcity and issues with water treatment infrastructure. This series of projects and enabling actions is investigating a wide range of things that planners can do to address these issues\, including building homes that are more water efficient\, for example through greywater reuse\, this includes case studies and cost estimates of water reuse systems\, as well as building awareness of the incentive payments that water companies can offer to developers for water efficiency measures. \n\n\n\nFinally\, we heard from Ed Lockett at DEFRA\, who has been working on the updated national SuDS standards\, published in June 2025. While still non-statutory in nature\, these highlight the four objectives of SuDS: controlling the quantity of runoff\, managing the quality of runoff\, creating better places for people and nature. The new standards introduce a hierarchy of priorities to guide SuDS design\, and Ed highlighted the work that is being done by the Ministry and forthcoming consideration of the wider stewardship of SuDs. The discussion that followed recognised the challenges of Britain’s aging water infrastructure\, and the need for cross-industry collaboration and joint working to address water shortage and runoff issues\, particularly in relation to new settlements. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in becoming a member of the TCPA’s New Communities Group\, please get in touch with Lachlan Anderson-Frank. The 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. You can find out more here: TCPA New Communities Group. \n\n\n\nWebinar agenda \n\n\n\n2:00pm Welcome from the ChairCatriona Riddell – TCPA Trustee2:05pmEmbedding sustainable infrastructure policies in development plan documentsFiona Hunter – Senior Planner\, Tendring Colchester Borders Garden Community Project2:15pmSalt Cross Garden Village’s Net Zero policyAndrea Clenton\, Major Development Programme Lead\, West Oxfordshire District Council2:25pmQ&A2:45pmEnabling Water Smart Communities Project – cross sector delivery and stewardship for integrated water managementCat Moncrieff – Policy Manager\, The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management2:55pmThe New National standards for SuDSEd Lockett – Drainage and Wastewater Team\, DEFRA3:05pmQ&A3:25pmClosing 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\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/planning-for-climate-change-in-new-communities/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Untitled-72-x-25-in-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211405 CREATED:20250723T170150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T091848Z UID:10000166-1760608800-1760614200@www.tcpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Stewardship for New Communities DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, we will explore current issues and opportunities for long-term stewardship in new communities. Drawing on practical experience from current and recent projects the session will explore transferable lessons for those planning for long-term stewardship in new communities. As the New Towns Taskforce publishes its final report highlighting the importance of stewardship\, and debate is live on issues such as commonhold\, which may have an impact on stewardship\, this timely session will also provide space to discuss potential future reforms. \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.The TCPA has produced a wealth of guidance and resources to support those interested long-term stewardship of new communities including a toolkit\, briefing note on governance\, guidance on securing long-term stewardship through the Development Plan\, and two research reports on lessons and barriers from recent experience\, drawing on learning from the New Communities Group. \n\n\n\nArea of work: Long-term stewardship \n\n\n\nThis event is kindly supported by Adam Architecture. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDraft agenda \n\n\n\nTime Speaker 10:00 Welcome from the ChairCatriona Riddell – TCPA Vice Chair10:05 Hugh Petter\, Director\, Adam ArchitectureA patient approach to creating communities10:20Mark Patchett\, Founder\, Community Stewardship SolutionsRecent lessons from new communities and embedding stewardship through an SPD in Calderdale10:35Q&A10:45Alan Carter\, Chief Executive\, The Land TrustCurrent projects and lessons from large scale sites11:00Suzanne Keenan\, Senior Manager\, Homes EnglandHomes England’s emerging approach to long term stewardship principals11:10Discussion11:25 Closing 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/stewardship-for-new-communities/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/IMG_0012-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251021T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251021T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211405 CREATED:20250904T143200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T105819Z UID:10000171-1761073200-1761076800@www.tcpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Launch Webinar: Practical Hope Community Guides   DESCRIPTION:Free \n\n\n\nPlease join us for the launch of the TCPA’s new suite of Community Planning Guides as part of the TCPA’s Practical Hope: Inspiration for Community Action series.   \n\n\n\nBy exploring a range of case studies from around the country\, we aim to highlight how local communities across the UK are putting sustainable planning principles into practise and making real change happen on the ground. This year\, we have produced guides on three of the most pressing issues facing communities in relation to climate change.   \n\n\n\nRegister for free here. You can access the guides by clicking on the images below. \n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity guide to flood risk\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity guide to overheating\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity guide to retrofit\n\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar will provide an overview of the guides\, which showcase and champion the practical ways in which communities can work towards tackling the challenges posed by flooding\, overheating\, and community retrofit in their areas. We will hear from the TCPA about the project and from speakers working with communities to enable community action including Local Trust\, National Flood Forum and Shade the UK. We hope these resources will showcase what is possible and provide useful ideas\, advice and links to community groups across England.    \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDraft agenda: \n\n\n\n7pmWelcome and IntroductionsHugh Ellis\, TCPA7:05Setting the context: the opportunity for communities to enable place based changeMadeleine Jennings\, Head of Policy and Communications\, Local Trust7:15Championing the voice of flooded peopleTracey Garrett\, CEO\, National Flood Forum7:25Addressing overheating in the UK through shadePolly Turton\, Head of Climate Action and Public health\, Shade the UK7:35Bristol Neighbourhood retrofit scoping projectSteven Cole\, Retrofit Projects Manager\, Centre for Sustainable Energy7:45Q&AHugh Ellis (chair)8pmClose \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\nPages: Preview extracts of the Community Guide to Flood Risk and Community Guide to Overheating \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWe are most grateful to the Lady Margaret Paterson Osborn Trust for making this project possible.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for free: \n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EfPJCs5dQiqNITJJJ5P-wg URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/launch-webinar-practical-hope-community-guides/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/example-of-street-greening-c-TCPA-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251023T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251023T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211405 CREATED:20250623T155344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T131025Z UID:10000164-1761220800-1761226200@www.tcpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Tackling health inequalities through green and blue infrastructure - webinar DESCRIPTION:Can green and blue infrastructure help reduce health inequalities? Join this free webinar that will delve into the latest research linking planning\, green / blue space\, and health inequalities. Led by Professor Ben Wheeler and Dr Mark Ferguson\, from the University of Exeter\, they will critically engage with opportunities and risks that planners face when integrating green and blue space. Then they will provide insights into how a ‘systems approach’ can identify\, and minimise\, unintended consequences\, and maximise health benefits for your places and communities. \n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\nTimeSpeaker12.00-12.20Introduction and evidence on green/blue infrastructure and health inequalities. Julia Thrift\, TCPA Director\, Healthier Place-making & Prof Ben Wheeler\, Professor in Environment\, Health and Inequalities12.20-12.35NIHR funded research project: How can planning and environmental interventions impact GBI-health inequalities systems? Prof Ben Wheeler & Dr Mark Ferguson12.35-12.50Case study: Greenspace access\, public health and the Local Nature Recovery Strategy in urban and rural Dorset. Rupert Lloyd\, Senior Health Programme Advisor & Amy Smith\, Local Nature Recovery Officer\, Dorset Council 12.50-13.30Q&A with the audience and discussion\n\n\n\n\nRegister to attend URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/tackling-health-inequalities-through-green-and-blue-infrastructure-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/s2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251127T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251127T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211405 CREATED:20250806T152456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T135419Z UID:10000168-1764237600-1764257400@www.tcpa.org.uk SUMMARY:TCPA Annual Conference 2025: The purpose of planning DESCRIPTION:The Westminster government has embarked on what it has referred to as the biggest changes to English planning in a generation. This has been motivated by the government’s desire to deliver its economic growth mission\, and a target of 1.5m new homes.   \n\n\n\nPlanning has also been described by some\, rather mischievously\, as a ‘system without a purpose’. But many\, including the TCPA\, argue that the planning system can be transformational. So\, what should the purpose of the planning system be? What is the role of local democracy and communities in planning? And how can the tension between economic growth and development and protecting the environment be managed?   \n\n\n\nThe final session will look at planning reform\, including ongoing legislative changes and implementation of previous initiatives. In this session we will explore how planners and plan-makers can move forwards over the next year in spite of uncertainty. \n\n\n\nWe are grateful for the support of Greenbelt Group and LDA Design. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 1: The big picture (Arrivals from 10am for 10:30am start)\n\n\n\n\n10:00-10:30 Registration and Networking10:30 Welcome and introduction from the ChairAndrew Pritchard\, TCPA Chair10:35Panel 1: What is the purpose of planning?Frazer Osment\, LDA Design Rose Grayston\, Independent AdvisorYvonne Rydin\, UCLFollowed by panel discussion and audience Q&A11:25Case Study Session 1: Communities as an essential ingredient in planning and sustainable developmentDeveloping Community-led development at scale in Frome – the Mayday Saxonvale project Paul Oster\, Director\, MaydayAudience Q&A 11:50Case study session 2: Managing nature recovery and green spaces for all Managing green spaces for long-term successRobin Waddell\, Greenbelt GroupDelivering the Enfield Chase Landscape Recovery Programme\, a DEFRA pilot for environmental land managementIan Russell\, Principal Watercourses Engineer\, Enfield CouncilPublishing a front runner local nature recovery strategy – lessons from NorthamptonshireAndra Stopforth\, BNG and LNRS Lead Officer\, North Northamptonshire CouncilAudience Q&A 12:30-13:25 Lunch and networking \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 2: Planning for the environment (1:30pm)\n\n\n\n\nThe government has repeatedly argued that the environment has been a barrier to its aims for economic growth. Nature recovery and climate adaptation are at the forefront of government policy frameworks\, so\, how can planning and development manage growth while protecting the environment in the long-term? This session explores these tensions at a national level. \n\n\n\n13:30 Welcome back from the ChairFiona Howie\, TCPA13:35Afternoon keynote: What the proposals in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill mean in practice for the environment and planningAlex Goodman KC\, Landmark Chambers14:00 Audience Q&A \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession 3: Moving to the new system (2:10pm)\n\n\n\n\nFaced with multiple changes to English planning policy and structures\, many councils are wondering whether to delay their Local Plans. Our final session will consider the latest planning reform updates from the Chief Planner\, and then look in more detail at how local planning authorities should approach the next year\, with speakers from PAS and the Local Government Association setting out the challenges and opportunities. \n\n\n\n14:10Planning reform – an updateJoanna Averley\, Chief Planner\, MHCLG14:25Audience Q&A14:40Panel 2: How should local planning authorities approach the next year? Anna Rose\, Head of the Planning Advisory ServiceGeorgina Brightwell\, Senior Policy Advisor\, Housing Planning and Homelessness\, Local Government Association15:10Audience Q&A Chair: Hugh Ellis\, TCPA15:30 Final remarks from the Chair\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda subject to change \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBook now to secure your place as places are limited – last few tickets remaining. \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\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 \n\n\n\nConcessions tickets for community groups \n\n\n\nIf you are part of a small community group and could not afford to attend otherwise\, we have a number of concessionary tickets available at a reduced rate\, at the discretion of the TCPA. Please email jeanette.aves@tcpa.org.uk to see if you are eligible. URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/tcpa-annual-conference-2025-the-purpose-of-planning-2/ LOCATION:Regents University\, London\, Regents University\, London 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:20251210T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251210T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211405 CREATED:20251107T143402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T155308Z UID:10000176-1765368000-1765371600@www.tcpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Planning for the Climate Crisis: A guide for local authorities (launch webinar) DESCRIPTION:Join the TCPA and the RTPI for the launch of the fifth edition of their authoritative guidance on planning for climate change.   \n\n\n\nThe webinar will include: \n\n\n\n\nA case study from Winchester City Council\, reflecting on how they have worked to secure climate policies in their new local plan (currently at examination) \n\n\n\n\n\nAn overview of the climate guide and the policy issues it addresses \n\n\n\n\n\nUpdates from the TCPA and the RTPI on their work on this agenda. \n\n\n\n\nThis edition of the climate guide takes a new format\, being formed of a series of topic resources grouped under the headings of introduction and policy context\, climate mitigation\, and climate adaptation. These cover policy across the four devolved nations\, opportunities to reduce carbon emissions from buildings\, energy and transport\, and key adaptation issues for the built environment including overheating\, flood risk and coastal planning.  \n\n\n\nThis webinar is for: \n\n\n\nLocal authority planning officers\, councillors and practitioners interested in how planning can deliver climate action.  It will also be of interest to those working on development plan documents including spatial development strategies\, local plans\, and neighbourhood plans.   \n\n\n\nAgenda\n12:00-12:10 Introduction from the TCPA – Hugh Ellis\, Director of Policy 12:10-12:20 Championing the power of planning to address the climate crisis – Jan Bessell\, Vice President of the RTPI  12:20-12:30 Securing ambitious climate policies in the Winchester Local Plan – Adrian Fox\, Strategic Planning Manager\, Winchester City Council 12:30-12:40 An overview of the climate guide topic resources – Celia Davis\, Senior Projects and Policy Manager\, TCPA  12:40-12:55 Q&A 12:55-1:00  Acknowledgements and webinar close   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo  join the webinar\, register using this Zoom link:\n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D3j6mFj9TEKwQqESbLyM1w \n\n\n\nWebinar ID: 874 4772 2428  URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/planning-for-the-climate-crisis-a-guide-for-local-authorities-launch/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/chris-gallagher-4zxp5vlmvnI-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260126T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260126T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211405 CREATED:20260108T102602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T104225Z UID:10000177-1769427000-1769432400@www.tcpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Plants\, puddles and possibility: the importance of natural play for children DESCRIPTION:From muddy knees to makeshift dens\, everyday playful encounters with nature are far more than a ‘nice to have’ in childhood. Evidence shows that contact with plants\, trees\, soil and water supports children’s physical health\, cognitive development\, mental wellbeing and social connectedness\, and can help close health gaps between more and less advantaged children. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will explore what we mean by “natural play” and explore the evidence on why it matters for children\, especially those growing up in increasingly dense\, risk-averse and urban environments. \n\n\n\nWe’ll look at how green and “wild” spaces nurture creativity\, resilience and build connection to nature and how spaces and places for natural play can be created and managed. We’ll also reflect on some of the cultural and systemic barriers that developers\, planners\, landscape architects and play practitioners face\, from fears over safety and maintenance regimes\, to approaches to mess\, liability and supervision. \n\n\n\nThe webinar is an invitation to join us in thinking about how to make sure plants\, puddles and possibility are part of every child’s everyday life. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAgenda and speakers (TBC) \n\n\n\n11:30Welcome and introductionJulia Thrift – Director Healthier place-making\, TCPA11:45Children and nature – a vital relationshipDr William Bird – Intelligent Health12:00Playful\, sustainable and inclusive landscapesand gardens – making it happenAndree Davies and Adam White – Davies White Landscape Architects12:20Natural\, playful spaces – learning from Better Place BradfordAdele Adams – Project Manager\, Better Place – Better Start Bradford12:40Q&AAll\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupported by: URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/plants-puddles-and-possibility-the-importance-of-natural-play-for-children/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ellie-storms-CA2wDGbsBgs-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T113000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211405 CREATED:20260120T151859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T141604Z UID:10000178-1772019000-1772022600@www.tcpa.org.uk SUMMARY:One role\, multiple systems: public health and planning roles in Local Authorities DESCRIPTION:Webinar \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOver the last few years there has been an increase in specialist healthy places roles in local government. These roles are often based in Public Health or Planning teams but work across systems as part of Health in All Policies approaches. Recent PHIRST research into these types of roles in the Oxford-Cambridge Arc  and East Sussex and Southampton demonstrate that they support efforts to promote healthy environments in local authority settings and are impactful agents of change\, influencing policy\, processes and people. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a discussion with three people experienced in hybrid public health and planning roles in English local authorities\, sharing what it takes to make these posts happen and what they can deliver once in place. \n\n\n\nWe’ll be talking with: \n\n\n\nLourdes Madigasekera-Elliott Public Health Strategic Lead: Creating Healthy and Sustainable Places\, East Sussex County Council \n\n\n\nLourdes is the public health strategic lead for Creating Healthy Places. She is responsible for addressing the environmental determinants of health\, ecological public health\, getting health into place and embedding Health\, Environment and Sustainability in All Policies. Lourdes works to support population health management\, to address health inequalities\, social injustice\, and environmental protection. \n\n\n\nDr David McAleavey Creating Active and Healthy Places Lead\, Middlesbrough Council (Public Health South Tees) \n\n\n\nDr David McAleavey is a behavioural scientist and public health spatial planner integrating planning\, transport and public health across South Tees\, advancing whole‑systems approaches that embed physical activity\, Health in All Policies\, and healthier environments into spatial planning and local policy frameworks. \n\n\n\nKim Wilson MRTPI Public Health Principal – Built Environment\, Milton Keynes Council \n\n\n\nKim is a Public Health Principal specialising in Healthy Places and the Built Environment. She is a qualified town planner with over 30 years’ experience in Local Authority settings. Working in the shared Public Health Service for Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes\, Kim leads work to integrate public health evidence into a range of disciplines\, working across planning\, transport\, housing and environmental policy to support the creation of healthier\, more equitable\, and resilient places. \n\n\n\nThe webinar is aimed at anyone interested in enabling similar roles\, as well as people who might be interested in taking them up. The session will cover: how health and planning roles can emerge; place-based outcomes they’ve helped achieve (from policy influence to culture change); and challenges and opportunities moving forwards. \n\n\n\nThis event is being held in collaboration with the Health & Wellbeing in Planning Network which aims to support practitioners working in the area of promoting health through planning and the built environment.. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupported by: URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/one-role-multiple-systems-public-health-and-planning-roles-in-local-authorities/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/High-density-eco-homes-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260331T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260331T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211405 CREATED:20260218T095110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T113403Z UID:10000179-1774953000-1774958400@www.tcpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Transport for New Communities DESCRIPTION:The NPPF and Circular 01/2022 now provide for a positive\, vision-led approach to transport planning for new communities\, and this has only been strengthened in the recently published draft NPPF. \n\n\n\nThis webinar held on Zoom will look at these national policy shifts in transport development and new tools aiding in design and delivery. It will explore how planners can look at place connectivity for large scale development\, examine proposals in the draft NPPF that facilitate development around underutilised train stations\, and consider the role of vision-led transport planning when planning for new settlements. \n\n\n\nWe will be hearing from the Department for Transport\, as well as private and public sector planners delivering major new transport schemes to help unlock development. We’ll then be hearing about the TCPA’s guidance for local authorities on Planning for the Climate Crisis: Promoting sustainable transport through planning. \n\n\n\nImportant: This event is free for officers from the TCPA New Communities group\, with paid tickets also available. You can check if your authority is a member here: TCPA New Communities Group. \n\n\n\nThis is part of the TCPA New Communities Group programme of events. \n\n\n\nThis event is kindly supported by Rovia Transport Planning. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDraft agenda \n\n\n\nTimeSpeaker10:30Welcome from the Chair\, Catriona Riddell\, TCPA Vice Chair10:35Creating Connected Communities – Past Experiences and Future Changes David Bird\, Director\, Rovia Transport Planning and former founding Director of VectosRoger Flowerday\, Group Manager Local Plans and Strategic Development\, Hertfordshire County Council10:55Q&A11:15DfT’s Connectivity Tool Robert Singleton\, Head of Planning\, Department for Transport11:25TCPA Guide to Planning for the Climate Crisis: Promoting sustainable transport through planningCelia Davis\, Senior Policy and Project Manager\, TCPA11:35Q&A11:55NCG Update Lachlan Anderson-Frank\, Projects and Policy Manager\, TCPA12:00Close\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/transport-for-new-communities/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/mangopear-creative-Q_-eRgwDH9g-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T211405 CREATED:20260318T170559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T170607Z UID:10000181-1777392000-1777395600@www.tcpa.org.uk SUMMARY:Bringing young people together to make better places: a case study from PLACED on youth voice DESCRIPTION:Webinar \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEngaging young people in planning brings insight into how places are used everyday. Their perspectives can highlight what supports\, or limits\, play\, movement\, safety and social connection in ways that are too often overlooked by adults. \n\n\n\nWhen done well\, engagement with children and young people is practical and purposeful\, allowing them to actively shape decisions rather than simply inform them. Youth engagement can lead to more inclusive\, well-used places that work better for everyone\, and ensures that children and young people feel recognised as part of the communities they live in. \n\n\n\nPLACED have been involving children and young people in the design of places since 2011. Their work with young people provides invaluable insight into the views of this key\, often underrepresented group\, but it also delivers significant social value through building confidence\, exploring career options and encouraging active citizenship. \n\n\n\nIn this webinar we will here from Jo Harrop\, PLACED Director about meaningful engagement\, a young person engaged with the PLACED Academy programme and Lily Dowse on PLACED’s recent work engaging over 200 young people to reimagine the town centres of Rochdale\, Middleton\, and Heywood. \n\n\n\nThis event supports the TCPA’s ongoing work on the rights\, needs and voices of children and young people in the built environment\, including case studies and guidance on embedding children and young people in planning policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupported by: URL:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/event/bringing-young-people-together-to-make-better-places-a-case-study-from-placed-on-youth-voice/ CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PLACED-Academy-2023-2.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR