Restricting the Appeal and Availability of Junk Food: the role of local councils
Online via Microsoft TeamsObesity and overweight are major national challenges that cost the NHS and economy millions of pounds every year. Evidence 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…
Empowering young people for a greener future – youth engagement transforming Grosvenor Square
Teenagers and young people have lots of knowledge about their neighbourhoods and spaces, but too often no-one asks them what they think. Designed 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…
Launch of our vision: 21st Century New Towns
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! Register here for the launch webinar View the vision online here…
Study Tour 2025: Cambridgeshire
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…
Development taxes and levies: their role in our future places
Surveyors House at RICS Westminster 12 Great George Street, London, United KingdomA symposium as part of a joint University of Cambridge / TCPA research policy impact project. This event is free to attend, please RSVP at the bottom of this page. Introduction The issue of taxes, levies and tariffs on the development value of land continues to be a hot topic. The government is committed to…
Planning reform – where we think we are!
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. Time Speaker 10:30 Welcome from the ChairThe Rt Hon Nick Raynsford,…
Planning for Climate Change in New Communities
In this webinar, we'll explore the practical realities of addressing climate impact and mitigation in large scale new communities. We will delve into key areas including: Part of our TCPA New Communities Group series of events, the webinar will offer valuable insight for local councils, planners and communities. Would you like to know more about…
Stewardship for New Communities
In this webinar, we will explore the practical realities of ongoing management and stewardship of large scale new communities as well as wider placemaking and governance aspects. Part 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…
Launch Webinar: Practical Hope Community Guides
Please 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. By 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…
Tackling health inequalities through green and blue infrastructure – webinar
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…
TCPA Annual Conference 2025: The purpose of planning
Regents University, London Regents University, LondonThe 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. Planning has also been described by some, rather mischievously, as a ‘system without…
