Proposed events 2008

April/May - meeting on 'funding infrastructure'

June - Haymarket Public Realm: impact/integration of Haymarket Station redevelopment; Tiger Development; Edinburgh trams

September/October - Modernising the Planning System: is it working post-Planning etc. (Scotland) Act 2006?

December - AGM/Pub Quiz

Recent news

Presentation by Planning Aid for Scotland & Annual Quiz
It was that time of year again … the Annual Chapter Quiz held on 23rd January 2008. In a hotly contested competition at Edinburgh’s Cumberland Bar seven talented teams competed for the prestigious title of RTPI Quiz Supremos, including teams: from City of Edinburgh, Scottish Borders, West Lothian, Halcrow, Turleys … as well as a team representing the Hickman Clan.

Robert Pickles from Planning Aid kicked off the event with a brief presentation updating the audience of Planning Aid activities and outlining the various opportunities of getting involved. The Chapter strongly supports Planning Aid and is keen to facilitate and enable its activities wherever possible. Further information can be found on the Planning Aid for Scotland website.

Following the presentation the Annual Quiz began, admirably managed and delivered by Committee Members and talented Quizmasters Nikola Miller (GVA Grimley) and Katherine Pollock (Turleys). The quiz was hotly contested with the promise of a crate of cava, chocolate bunnies and the coveted trophy up for grabs. In the end it was the reigning champions that romped through – the ‘Halcronies’… the Halcrow team’s in-depth knowledge of music, books, sport and royalty saw them triumph by a record breaking 16 points.

Winning team captain Stefano Smith said, ‘I thank all those that organised, supported and participated in this event, including Planning Aid. The Halcrow team look forward to defending our title next year.’

Anyone interested in joining the Chapter Committee to form, shape and participate in future Chapter CPD events please contact Stefano Smith. We look forward to hearing from you – a real opportunity to support our profession!

Stefano Smith, Convenor RTPI ELFB Chapter.

Recent events - 2008

8 February - Curling Bonspeil

23 January - Pub Quiz/Planning Aid

Chapter committee

Convenor - Stefano Smith

Treasurer - Tony Irving

Members - Ben Wilson, Nikola Miller, Catherine Pollock and Hamish Bell

Contact us

If you would like more information about the chapter and our future events please email us.

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Author:

James Henderson

Publisher:

The Royal Town Planning Institute

Date:

07-May-08

Categories:

Nations & Regions 

Sections:

Events, Awards & Networking

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