January 29, 2010

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January 29, 2010:
Policy statement effectiveness calls for link to national spatial framework (by Rebecca Coates, RTPI planning policy officer for England); Adding access to zero carbon goal (by Sarah Minett, sustainability consultant in water and environment at Atkins in Cardiff, and member of RTPI Young Planners Network); Insurance need stressed for consultancy work protection (by Chris Sheridan, RTPI Planners in the Workplace manager); also Young Planners Bulletin and RTPI Bulletin Board.

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Archive of past RTPI News issues

January 08, 2010:
Challenges of 2009 lay foundations for year ahead in world of planning (Martin Willey); Elections see voter numbers increase (James Taylor); Post-war planners chalk up 5o golden years (Membership Team); Stay ahead of your specialism by participating in a network (Trish Cookson); also RTPI Bulletin Board.

January 15, 2010:
The Queen rewards retail planning services in new year honours list (Nancy Hammonds); Norfolk coastal path hosts mission of mercy for Help for Heroes supporters (Dave and Liz Beighton); Planning Aid survey reveals rewards and opportunities (Ben Lee); also RTPI Bulletin Board.

January 22, 2010:
Planners must understand thinking behind people’s transport decisions (James Gleave); Marrying development and capital (Janice Morphet); Sign up to access experts in time of change (Kate Webster); Smarter choices show the way to sustainable transport (Jon Harris); also RTPI Bulletin Board.

January 29, 2010:
Policy statement effectiveness calls for link to national spatial framework (Rebecca Coates); Adding access to zero carbon goal (Sarah Minett); Insurance need stressed for consultancy work protection (Chris Sheridan); also Young Planners Bulletin and RTPI Bulletin Board.

November 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.

October 30, 2009:
Estate regeneration comes to terms with challenges across many fronts (Jon Morris); Election for Junior Vice-President: Presidential candidates lock horns (Peter Geraghty and Colin Haylock); Database offers helping hand to companies (Simon Owen); Options for growth explored by Planning Summer School (David Waterhouse); also RTPI Bulletin Board.

October 23, 2009
Planners step up efforts to improve the nation’s health and well-being (Ben Cave); Spatial challenge faced by Europe (Cliff Hague); Enforcement issues debate attracts a packed audience (Miles Thompson); also Research Bulletin and Young Planners' Bulletin.

• September 18, 2009:
  Knowledge network helps to shape future policy of UK regions in Europe (Jenny Crawford); Young planner to take lead in Wales (Lucie Taylor); Steering group plans to look at professional development (Tracey Lloyd); also Young Planners Bulletin and the RTPI Bulletin Board.

• August 07, 2009:
  Planners evolve to meet emerging challenges looming on the horizon (Martin Willey); Delivering joined-up public services (Janice Morphet); Conference lands at Newcastle-Gateshead (Andrew Dorrian); Planning law seminar ready to rock distinguished venue (Mike Hayes) and the RTPI Bulletin Board.
• August 14, 2009:
  Minerals carbon figures set agenda for industry's climate change action (Lester Hicks); Small consultancy makes big mark (Chris Bryson); Planning Aid reaches volunteer milestone (Ben Lee); Welsh workshop illustrates redundancy support in action (Chris Sheridan) and the RTPI Bulletin Board.

• July 03, 2009:
  
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• July 17, 2009:
  Creating boundaries for community balance in battle of old against new (Andrew Matheson); Award communicates firm message (Roger Hepher); Going for growth with spatial partnerships (Jenny Massingham); Workplace survey highlights role of technical members (Chris Sheridan)
• July 24, 2009:
  A tale of three cities starts an urban renaissance along the south coast (Miranda Pearce); Landscape rising up policy agenda (Alison Chapman); Action co-ordinated in global fight against climate change (Richard Summers); Young Planners' Bulletin Board.
• July 31, 2009:
  Member responses set framework for High Speed 2 route discussions (Victoria Hills); Planners evolve as team-makers (Jenny Crawford); Take time out for learning at the Planning Summer School (Kate Webster); Research Bulletin.

• June 26, 2009:
  
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• June 12, 2009:
  Communications skills hold key to putting confidence on public stage (Martin Willey); Passing cross-boundary policy test (Janice Morphet); Taking up low-carbon leadership challenge (Steve Quartermain); Inaugural Scottish session provides support to mentors (Jacqui Ward).
• June 05, 2009:
  Strategy sets quality expectations in sustainable place-making vision (Andrew Matheson); Journal compares drivers of change (Jenny Crawford); Assembly sets outlines for climate change action plan (Michael Napier); Research Bulletin and RTPI Bulletin Board.

• May 29, 2009:
  Volunteering offers retirees fresh arena to retain planning connection (Shereen Shafi); Regulations fail interpretation test (Janet Askew); School programme uncovers minerals issue (Kevin Lillie); Industry's hot topics set to fire up convention schedule (Martin Willey).
• May 22, 2009:
  Chilterns heritage groups point the way on carbon reduction initiatives (Colin White and Michael Stubbs); Seminar pursues flood risk balance (Peter Lamb); Workplace service holds firm with recession response tips (Chris Sheridan); Young Planners' Bulletin Board.
• May 15, 2009:
  Regional tour aims to raise planners' contribution to wider policy dialogue (Martin Willey); Partnerships support spatial visions (Janice Morphet); Sides line up in West Midlands homes battle (Colin Wood); Planning Aid North stands by to guide unitaries' progress (Kevin Lillie)
• May 08, 2009:
  Second home ownership debate key to building rural community balance (Rhian Brimble); Roadmap informs carbon challenge (Jenny Crawford); Planning Summer School to build on shared experience (Neil Pearce).
• May 01, 2009:
  Planning Convention well prepared to take on the challenge of change (Janet O'Neill); Stretching staff training advantages (Jacqui Ward); Course bids to boost regional plan response (Penny Strutton); Awards turn the spotlight on planners' leadership quality (Charles Veal).

• April 24, 2009:Sustainable development demands that planners share their expertise (Jenny Crawford); Young Planners' page - Planners put soul into public places (Alisdair Simpson), Birmingham's Big City Plan; Members offer feedback on pre-application cost issues (Chris Sheridan).
• April 17, 2009: Communication drive bids to boost profession’s profile as place-makers (Martin Willey); Park vision directs rural contribution (Gordon Watson); Setting a framework for spatial strategies (Janice Morphet); Conference lists dialogue as key to growth in downturn (Phil Grant).
• April 10, 2009: Bristol's section 106 meeting sparks debate over infrastructure funding (Rynd Smith); Manchester skills inequality lays challenge for spatial planning (Jenny Crawford); Convention opens window on planners' shared visions (Susannah Guest).
• April 03, 2009: Welsh sustainability policy package bids to translate vision into practice (Roisin Willmott); Developing examination techniques (David Alexander); Seeing is believing for study tour benefits (Nicholas Falkland and Anne Wyatt); Learning partner acceptance reinforces training message (Jacqui Ward).

• March 27, 2009: Adaptability and flexibility needed to maintain career path in recession (Martin Willey and Chris Sheridan); Graduates grasp ambassador role (Fiona Clandillon); Sustainable home code sets style for work co-operation (Chris Sheridan).
• March 20, 2009: Enforcement teams hold key role in keeping planning process in balance (Darren Ridley); Joining up council evidence sources (Janice Morphet); Conference raises sustainability challenges (Greg Lloyd); Planning Aid bolsters service recognition for broader roles (Doug Coombs).
• March 13, 2009: New Vision climate change review offers professional input challenge (Rynd Smith); UK nations share spatial approach (Cliff Hague); Lichfield leaves a legacy
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