PIPA - the Politicians in Planning Network
The Politicians in Planning Association (PIPA) aims to influence planning policies and to press decision-makers to address current planning-related issues effectively. Members of PIPA play an important part in developing policy, knowledge and good practice.
- PIPA activities 2009 (pdf)
Through the PIPA member bulletin members have been considering the issues and consequences arising from the abolition of Regional Spatial Strategies. PIPA members are invited to join the debate.
- Picture right: At the RTPI Cymru Conference 2009 Jane Davidson, Welsh Assembly Government Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing, indicated her support for PIPA by insisting on having her photocall in front of the PIPA banner.
Who is PIPA for?
- Members of the UK or Scottish parliaments and the Welsh or Northern Ireland Assemblies
- Members and board members of the Regional Assemblies and the Greater London Authority
- Convenors and portfolio holders for planning in local authorities
- Local authority committee members and councillors
- Board members of Regeneration and Development Partnerships
- Board members of voluntary organisations serving communities
- Town, community and parish council members
- Members of local Civic and Development Trusts
- Local authority-employed and independent RTPI members
- Others engaged with spatial planning.
SEPTEMBER 2010
PIPA Conference
Plans are in hand for the 2010 PIPA Conference to be held in Sheffield in November. Thanks to funding support from PAS, places will once again be free and there will be an excellent selection of plenaries and break-out sessions centering on a ‘Localism’ theme. If you have a particular request or suggestion for Conference content then please contact pipa@rtpi.org.uk
Loss of Regional Spatial Strategies (RSS)
The abolition of all the RSSs across England by the new Coalition Government has given rise to an exchange of Member views through the fortnightly Member Bulletin. Members can see the debate collected together from past editions of the Bulletin and join in the debate.
PIPA at the Planning Convention 2010
As in previous years, PIPA contributed a break-out session to the 2010 Convention programme. In keeping with the ‘Signposting’ theme for the event, the session endeavoured to show the value of local leadership in the delivery of essential infrastructure in support of local plans. Two excellent speakers shared their experience and enthusiasms: Cllr Jim Harker (Leader of Northamptonshire County Council) and Cllr Edward Lord (City of London & Chair of Local Partnerships). The presentation from Cllr Harker can be viewed in the Resources section of the Members’ Area.
Ways of getting involved
We encourage members to submit information for inclusion in our email bulletin, to host small member events, and to promote dialogue and discussion.
Please email us brief items for inclusion in the bulletin. such as news and information on research projects, events and good practice, or requests for assistance or information from other members.
- A sample of the regular Member Bulletin can be sent on request: pipa@rtpi.org.uk
Climate Change Challenge
Climate change poses a challenge to all those involved with sustainable planning and is prompting changes to the RTPI Vision for Planning.
SECTION 106 AGREEMENTS - TIME FOR REVIEW?
Following on from the well-supported meetings in Bristol, London, Tunbridge Wells & Grantham, a further meeting was held in Leeds in November. A copy of the presentations made at this event can be viewed via the Resources page in the Members' area (link below and in the left-hand column).
| Title/Synopsis |
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| Open Consultations |
| View and contribute to planning related consultations. |
Latest Articles
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 01-Sep-10 | Open Consultations |
| 04-Aug-10 | PIPA Progress |
| 02-Aug-10 | Events |
| 18-Jul-08 | Effective Community Engagement |
| 05-Jun-07 | The Status of Parish Plans |
| 01-May-07 | ‘How does it feel to be a Planning Councillor in 2007?’ Survey |
| 13-Dec-06 | Contact PIPA |
World Heritage for the Nation
Prompted by the 2009 DCMS (Department for Culture Media & Sport) consultation under this title (linked here) three consultation events were arranged across the UK. The RTPI Nations, the Institute for Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) & three World Heritage sites co-operated to provide these opportunities to consider and influence the responses to this significant consultation.
A copy of the RTPI response to the Consultation is here.
And you can also read the response submitted by our event partner IHBC here.
The final DCMS document 'World Heritage for the Nation: Identifying, Protecting and Promoting Our World Heritage. The Government's Response to the Consultation' can be viewed via the link.
