RTPI South West runs a wide range of events to support your learning needs.
South West CPD Events
As a new perspective to our programme of CPD events, we are seeking to ensure that every seminar and webinar has a public, private and third sector voice, to enable discussion and debate. We hope the events are representative of the planners within our region and includes views and opinions from a range of speakers. The seminars and webinars will also have practical elements, for the participants to take away.
As well as a series of FREE* webinar opportunities which will be added to the events calendar usually up to 2 months before each webinar, we are also offering a series of in-person and hybrid event opportunities in the region. The hybrid opportunity means that no matter where you are based you will be able to access the CPD either in person or virtually.
In January 2024 we will launch our seminar programme for the year and as an early bird offer, each will have discounted fees for a period of time. We would encourage you and your colleagues to book soon to make the most of the saving.
Programme for 2024
- 25 April, Implementing the Environment Act HYBRID Seminar, Exeter
- 21 May, Transport and land use planning HYBRID Seminar, Swindon
- 12 June, Planning Law and Practice HYBRID Seminar, Bodmin in Cornwall
- 25 June, Summer Reception and Awards, Taunton
- 10 July, Preparing for Planning Appeals, Hearings and Inquiries HYBRID Seminar, Taunton
- 12 September. Annual networking dinner, Bristol
- 26 September, Heritage HYBRID Seminar, Gloucester
- 17 October, Design HYBRID Seminar, Bournemouth
- 13 November, Planning Law update HYBRID Seminar, Bristol
More CPD opportunities
Take part in interactive RTPI Training Masterclasses online, which offer delegates a highly valuable training and learning experience to really boost their understanding of specific topics with expert trainers in small groups. These courses will replace the RTPI Training courses and will be offered at a lower cost than the scheduled in-person RTPI Training courses.
There is also lots of learning opportunities on our online training site, RTPI Learn. It offers FREE modules for planners. The modules are a mixture of text, web links, video clips and diagrams as well as interactive quizzes with instant feedback.
Networking Events
As well as the Annual Dinner, we work with LPAs and Consultancies to organise and host informal CPD events with a focus on networking. In the past this has included site visits and evening talks with a social aspect.
Young Planner Events
With five Young Planner Steering Groups across the South West, you will never be too far away from one of their popular events.
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Speakers and Topics
We are always looking for speakers and topic suggestion for events to help enhance knowledge, provide guidance, shape policy and share experiences with case studies within the region and across England. Please get in touch with your Regional Co-ordinator if you can help.
Sponsorship Opportunities
RTPI South West have a range of sponsorship opportunities for a number of events in the year, so please do get in touch to discuss. As well as supporting events which raise the profile of planning, they are a great way of aligning to your organisation values and goals.
