Events
10-Feb-12
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February 2012
Green Fields and Spaces: Incorporating Green Infrastructure into Planning
22 February, Leeds
At the same time as green field areas are a point of conflict in considering urban expansion and housing provision, planning authorities are concerned with developing green infrastructure and responding to local demand for access to open spaces. This conference examines the pressure points and practical ways of respecting the needs of both the natural environment and its inhabitants.
Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects
23 February, London
The Infrastructure Planning Commission (IPC) started work in 2008 to deal with major transport, energy, waste and water applications. It brings a new method of decision making on major infrastructure projects which requires a range of new skills and the understanding of new processes for all those involved in such schemes.
This timely conference brings together representatives of all those groups and interests who are involved in this important process to discuss its operation to share emerging good practice, to discuss the challenges that this process brings for the public and private sectors, to map out its effects and to advise on the best ways for you to get involved.
Whilst the IPC itself is to be abolished following the passing of the Localism Act, the procedure for dealing with nationally important infrastructure projects continues and the IPC now have received ten applications with another 58 in the pipeline. These applications are spread throughout England and Wales.
Water and Planning: Crossing Boundaries and Bridging Gaps
24 February, Bristol
This is a joint workshop forum for the Changing Water and Planning Policy Arena across England and Wales (e.g. the Flood and Water Management Act, National SuDS Standards, the Water White Paper and planning policy in Wales and England). The event is aimed at planners and other professionals involved with planning for water management in both Wales and England.
Breaking and emerging water policy and practice will take centre stage, this will be set squarely against the complex, challenging planning context.
Sustainable Development 2012
28 February, London
Sessions will address key issues in community development, priorities for the low carbon economy and developing skills to meet future need. With senior participants from across the public sector and industry, focused, practical seminars, and informative panel discussions.
6th Annual Low Carbon Communities for Future Growth Conference
28 February, London
Tackling Health Inequalities - Delivering Marmot's Recommendations for Public Health
29 February, London
The White Paper, Healthy Lives, Healthy People, sets out the Government's long-term vision to transform the public health system. Tailoring services to the needs of the community is vital to drive forward radical improvements in the nation’s health and wellbeing. Capita’s 3rd National Tackling Health Inequalities Conferences provides crucial guidance on how local partners must work together to target resources effectively.
The Waste Prevention Programme - Exploring the Evidence
29 February, London
This workshop, organised by CIWM on behalf of Defra and WRAP, aims to showcase recent evidence on how to achieve waste prevention and resource efficiency, and to provide you with an opportunity to update yourself on, and contribute to, government thinking on the forthcoming Waste Prevention Programme for England.
Managing Environmental Change at the Rural Urban Fringe
29 February, Birmingham
A conference will take place to disseminate the findings of the research project.
March 2012
MPA Wales Annual Seminar, Awards & Lunch
2 March, Cardiff
This year the event will include a new morning planning workshop. The planning workshop is free, but places are limited, so bookings need to be made early. Overall cost is £98+VAT and exhibition stands are available at £175+VAT.
The challenges of waste management
8 March, London
The waste agenda continues to change. We are expecting to be consulted on a draft National Waste Management Plan during 2012 along with an annexe to replace ‘Planning for Sustainable Waste Management (PPS10). In the meantime, the Government is promising to publish the National Planning Policy Framework and though it will not include policies on waste development it will nevertheless have an impact on the relentless flow of planning applications. All this while waste planning authorities are struggling to resource a service critical to the delivery of badly needed infrastructure.
Securing The Future of Our Natural Environment
15 March, London
The natural world is critically important to our well-being and economic prosperity. A strong, vibrant natural environment will improve our health, our economic production and our social interactions. Yet in recent years the natural environment has suffered under the demands of an increasing population and coordinated action is now necessary if we are to protect and promote the future of our surroundings.
Renewable Energy and Climate Adaptation
22 March, Sheffield
Planning has been innovating to develop new climate-responsive policies and practices to identify what works best. The localism agenda expects local interventions to meet the challenges of climate change adaptation. This conference will examine the role of planning in the context of renewable energy strategies and the Green Deal
London’s Strategic Open Space Network: What’s the Potential for Regional Parks?
22 March, 5.30 -7.00 p.m. at University of Westminster, London
Please notify Scott McCririe-Hallman on if you will be there.
April 2012
18 April, London
These days every home claims it is an ‘Eco Home’, every development claims to be ‘built to the highest levels of sustainability’. But what does this really mean? Often the very basics of even the definitions of both these terms are up for debate, let alone the practical steps that can be made to get there.
25 April, Cambridge
RTPI East of England event. Find out about the latest developments in minerals and waste from a range of speakers giving their insights into recent work that has been taking place in the East of England.
May 2012
Understanding Impact Assessment
1 May, London
2012 RTPI/MPA Mineral Planning Conference
17 May, Birmingham
This year's conference will take place at Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham - further details to be confirmed.
The UK’s Renewable Energy Strategy: Count Down to 2020
10 May 2012, Central London
Sustainable Construction and Renewable Energy Production
18 May, St Austell
A core theme for planners everywhere, the informative and interactive day will be looking at innovation in sustainable construction and sustainable energy production in an award winning venue. The day will include an insight into Cornwall’s solar farms and the successes of overall sustainable energy production across the County. INCLUDES FREE ENTRY TO THE EDEN PROJECT.
Waste - localism's forgotten agenda?
30 May, Newcastle upon Tyne
This RTPI North East Region event will examine possible ways forward, examine recent case law and consider the possibilities for community buy in to planning for waste.
June 2012
IMPACT Health Impact Assessment course
June, Liverpool
The course will also run in November 2012. Contact for further information and an application form.
5th Healthy Cities: working together to achieve liveable cities conference
6-8 June, Geelong, Australia
The 5th Healthy Cities: Working Together to Achieve Liveable Cities Conference will be a platform for Government and Industry sector professionals to discuss causes, effects and solutions that relate to population health, sustainability, natural resource management, transport, climate change, urban design and more.
13 June, Kendal
RTPI North West Event. The implications for planning practice of the Coalition Government’s significant revision and shift in emphasis of the policy framework covering rural areas, including removal of the regional dimension, the Environment White Paper and Biodiversity 2020 Strategy, CAP reform, the localism agenda and the National Planning Policy Framework. The event will encourage participants to mix and share evolving practice and attempt to gauge the changing role of professional planners in the rural policy mix. In addition to planning professionals a cordial invitation is extended to all who are involved in formulating and implementing the evolving rural agenda.
Marine Planning - Sustainable Development in the Marine Area
15 June, Plymouth
News from the Marine Management Organisation and the role of ‘terrestrial’ planners. There will also be detail on the proposed South West Marine Planning Areas and what we can do to ensure the success of the Marine Policy Statement. Includes free entry into the aquarium.
Minerals and waste planning update: rocks, oil and rubbish
20 June, Salford
The proposed presumption in favour of sustainable development has interesting implications for minerals and waste planning at a time when many authorities and regional bodies are bringing forward development plan documents for minerals and waste. This RTPI North West Region event will therefore provide a timely update on a range of minerals and waste planning issues including legislation, plans, policies, implementation and monitoring using a case study approach to highlight examples of best and innovative practice.
July 2012
August 2012
September 2012
The 9th European IUHPE Conference on Health Promotion "Health and Quality of Life"
27-29 September, Tallinn, Estonia
A collaboration project between Estonian Medical Association, Estonian Union for Health Promotion, Estonian Health Foundation and International Union for Health Promotion and Education. The main aim of the conference is to share and learn from experiences of governments of European Union Member States, its institutions, communities and neighbourhoods on the strategic management of the impact within their countries, which was caused by economic decline and search for new solutions for population health.
October 2012
Renewable Energy Conference
4 October, London
This Briefing & Workshop covers the key renewable energy planning policy drivers, and the practical implementation process from both the LPA and private consultants perspective. The current Government is expecting boroughs to demonstrate the "Power of Competency" in developing policy and setting renewable energy and CO2 reduction targets. This change of mindset is reflected in the new Localism Agenda. However, any policy should be founded on a robust evidence base for the potential for renewable/low-carbon energy.
Scottish Natural Heritage: Sharing good practice events
- Author:
- Catherine Middleton
- Publisher:
- The Royal Town Planning Institute
- Date:
- 10-Feb-12
- Categories:
- RTPI Publications
- Sections:
- Event
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