News & Media
The RTPI is the voice for planning. We are the leading authority on UK planning issues and the first point of contact for national media enquiries. Our Policy and Communications teams are experts with their fingers on the pulse of planning news. Specialising in a wide range of topics, they are available to comment on the latest developments in this ever-changing field.
If you work in the media and would like to speak to an RTPI expert about a particular planning topic please contact our press office.
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The RTPI Media Monitoring Update report for the period 16th September – 31st December 2008 is now available online.
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| RTPI featured on BBC's The One Show |
| Matt Thomson, our acting Director of Policy and Partnerships was featured on the popular The One Show discussing the links between planning and extreme weather conditions |
Latest Articles
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| 04-Feb-10 | Belfast's Victoria Square scoops top planning prize |
| 04-Feb-10 | RTPI Planning Awards 2009 |
| 01-Feb-10 | RTPI NE Regional Awards 2010 |
| 29-Jan-10 | Report to consider impact of the recession on skills |
| 28-Jan-10 | Planners welcome new council powers to curb growth of shared housing |
| 20-Jan-10 | Planners welcome Government guidance on ‘garden-grabbing’ |
| 20-Jan-10 | Ann Skippers becomes the 2010 President of the RTPI |
| 14-Jan-10 | MBE for John England |
| 14-Jan-10 | Sunderland scheme hit by Thornfield collapse |
| 13-Jan-10 | RTPI featured on BBC's The One Show |
RTPI in the Media
The Guardian, March 3 2009:
Martin Willey gives his thoughts and perceptions on the work of the Swiss/French architect and urban planner featured in the Barbican Art Gallery exhibition running until 24 May 2009. Read the review here.
The Sunday Times, June 15 2008:
RTPI Director of Policy and Communications, Rynd Smith, outlines the RTPI's thoughts on Eco-towns in a major feature on the new developments which appeared in the Sunday Times. To view the piece click here.
If you work in the media and would like to speak to an RTPI expert about a particular planning topic please 