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| Scottish Funding Council cuts will decimate planning education |
| The RTPI has slammed proposals to cut funding for planning education in Scotland by 22%, saying the plans are a 'dereliction of duty' |
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| 10-Dec-09 | Scottish Funding Council cuts will decimate planning education |
| 08-Dec-09 | Colin Haylock elected as RTPI Junior Vice- President |
Join our campaign to stop the massive proposed cuts to planning education in Scotland
The Scottish Funding Council plans to cut funding by 22% could mean the end of planning education as we know it - make your voice heard by emailing Mike Russell MSP, Education Secretary - click here
COP15 – UN Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen
World leaders are in Copenhagen to discuss how to save the future of our planet. The science cannot change, only the politics is negotiable, and Planning is at the heart of any future strategy for sustainable development.
UN-HABITAT adviser receives honorary RTPI membership
The RTPI's immediate past President Janet O'Neill, who chairs the International Committee, has presented Dr Naison Mutizwa-Mangiza, Chief Policy Adviser of UN-HABITAT, with honorary membership of the RTPI. This is in recognition of his distinguished career in academic and public life and his championing of planning. Read more...
RTPI in Scotland Annual Conference 2009
Stewart Stevenson MSP, Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Climate Change told over 100 RTPI members from across the country that 'planning is central to Scotland's economic recovery.' Read a report of this jam-packed day here..
President's Report 2008-2009
Over the past 12 months, the RTPI has been very active on behalf of members. Read here what the Institute has been doing in a number of key areas.
This year, RTPI President Martin Willey is raising money for Link Community Development, a charity that promotes education throughout Africa.
Regions and Nations’ 2008-2009 report
The Regions and Nations, covering Scotland, Wales, nine English regions, Northern and Southern Ireland at the local level, provide the RTPI’s over 22,000 members with training, social events, news, information and other local services. Read the report here.
RTPI News latest edition - November 06
RTPI News in Planning journal (Nov 06, 2009).
Offering help to graduates is crucial for planning’s long-term well-being (Martin Willey); Authorities sharpen economic focus (Janice Morphet); Global call for partnership and participation (Judith Eversley); Membership panel vacancies offer chance to get involved ( Chairman of Membership Panel); also RTPI Bulletin Board.
All the best from Dublin to Guildford
President's Blog
RTPI President Martin Willey looks at the excellent quality of planning in Southern Ireland and Guildford, and the dedicated teams who keep their standards high.
RTPI Election Results
Colin Haylock has been elected as Junior Vice-President for 2010 and will become President in 2012. The new Executive Board and General Assembly have also been elected - view the full results here.
Planning to live with Climate Change
More than 600 people took part in the RTPI's Planning Convention 2009. Content from the Convention, including Planning Convention presentations and workshop session reports, photos, videos and other information, is still available here.
Planning Aid National Policy Statements
Planning Aid has published some short leaflets which summarise the first draft National Policy Statements (NPS) – published today.
National Policy Statements consultation
The RTPI is committed to a full and wide ranging consultation with its members on the raft of National Policy Statements coming forward. Through the RTPI policy webpage, you will be able to submit your views on emerging national policy statement consultations and help shape and inform the RTPI's responses.
Help us offer you better web services
We are looking for volunteers to test our web services and information available through the website. No travel is required, and the overall exercise may take about 15-20 minutes of your time. Please email chris.sheridan@rtpi.org.uk if you can help.
2009 Guide to Planning Aid
Planning Aid England has produced an up to date guide to its services. Please email ben.lee@rtpi.org.uk for hard copies or click the link to the image for a digital version.
