RTPI North East
New Chair for RTPI North East
Joe Ridgeon is the 2012 Chair of RTPI NE, having been elected at the Annual Meeting in December 2011. Joe, a Planning Consultant at the Wolsingham office of George F White LLP, completed his Masters Degree in Town Planning at Newcastle University in 2007.
At the Annual Meeting Joe introduced himself as the only person to have used a Young Person’s Rail Card to attend the recent meeting of incoming Regional Chairs with the RTPI President. He also gave as his themes for 2012, Rural Planning, Working with Other Professions, the Olympics, and Leading the Charge of planners explaining to all who will listen that planning is part of the solution, not part of the problem.
RTPI NE Host 1st Ever Golf Tournament
The Region's first ever golf tournament will take place on the 22nd June at Durham City Golf Course. Join us for what is expected to be a great day out, prizes have been donated by regional organisations. More information on event and the course available at http://www.rtpi.org.uk/download/14471/RTPI-North-East-Golf-Tournament-v2.pdf
RTPI North East 2012 Awards Scheme.
The Royal Town Planning Institute North East Region is pleased to announce the launch of its 2012 Regional Awards for Planning Achievement. All types of planning work are eligible for an award, and entries can be submitted either by the organisation responsible for the work concerned, or by someone else. It is FREE to enter for an award, and entries can be submitted electronically. Entry form and judging criteria is available here.
RTPI Membership comes with Benefits
Why not see what is on offer RTPI Member Benefits
NLP Celebrates 50 years
NLP have been staunch supporters of RTPI NE events and activities for numerous years and we wish them all the very best with their 50th birthday celebrations. These celebrations include raising £50,000 for chosen charities. If you are interested in learning more about how you can help read more here
The RTPI NE Football Tournament
They came, they thaw, they conquered - report of final
“THE POSITIVE BENEFITS OF GOOD PLANNING”
http://www.rtpi.org.uk/download/12960/Judges-Report-2011.pdf
NORTH EAST PROFESSIONALS BALL RAISES £11,600 FOR NORTH EAST TEENAGE CANCER TRUST
RTPI Regional Chairman joins fund raiser
RTPI NE needs your help a request from the Region's Co-ordinator.
http://www.rtpi.org.uk/item/4835/23/5/3
Planning Aid Volunteers Wanted!
Opportunities to take part in community planning activities in Gateshead, Hartlepool. Durham or South Tyneside. An excellent way to broaden your experience in planning. Contact chris.anderson@planningaid.rtpi.org.ukto find out more, or to be put on an email list for further Planning Aid opportunities in the North East.
North East Career Support Workshop
A Free CPD Event for RTPI Members, Students and Young Planners Wednesday 25 April Newcastle University, 5:30 – 8:00pm, Light Refreshments available : further information available here.
Newcastle University Student to Chair the RTPI North East Young Planners’ Group
Town Planning student, Lorna Heslop has been appointed Chair of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) North East Young Planners’ Steering Group. At only 20, she acts as a voice of the younger generation in order to improve employment opportunities for young planners. Read the press release here.
Newcastle University School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape - seeking placements
Another Successful Careers Event - http://www.rtpi.org.uk/item/5180&ap=1
Region Operations Manual
This is a first for the RTPI North East. Take a few moments and find out more about what goes on behind the scenes.
Where are you NOW?
As Region Coordinator part of my role is to keep track of all RTPI NE members. This is not an easy task especially with all the reorganisation which has taken place over the last few years. Please complete the form, scan it and send it back via email or contact me and I will send you a word version. Please complete the form (pdf)
Have You Heard?
- Are you fit for Neighbourhood Planning?
- NAWIC NE Launch - check out this link to join them
- Strategic Planning - where now? - report
- Work begins at Trinity Square
- Planning, Localism and Design
- FREE Introduction to Virtual NewcastleGateshead for Architects and Built Environment professionals
- Fish Quay and Allendale lead Neighbourhood Pack
- Who won the football tournament - report
- RTPI North East launch Operations Manual.
- Local Awards Schemes
- RTPI and the 'Decentralisation and Localism Bill'
See More and Save More!
RTPI NE Region provides reasonably priced high quality CPD, Conference places can be purchased using a block booking system / Season Ticket. The season ticket is designed to help you maximise the amount of training you receive, making a great saving at the same time.
Full day and half day places can be booked by using a single place booking form.
Free events: E:notices will be circulated prior to each event. To ensure you receive up to date information subscribe to our mailing list at RTPI NE
2012 CPD Programme - is here now!
The 2012 CPD programme needs your support. Please ensure that you book early to avoid disappointment as places go fast. Review the programme here
Season Tickets
If your organisation is booking a season ticket - the rules must be applied, please ensure we are provided with the name of each delegate and their direct e:mail address at the time of booking. (Accountancy practices now in force demand we know where the season ticket payment is to be allocated on receipt of payment).
Booking forms for RTPI NE Events!
Booking forms for each event can be found on the RTPI Events Calendar.
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Latest Events
Latest Articles
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| 26-Mar-12 | Phase 1 of Scotswood Redevelopment to go ahead |
| 26-Mar-12 | RTPI NE members take top roles in the Institute |
| 26-Mar-12 | Professor Peter Fidler CBE |
| 26-Mar-12 | New River Wear Bridge in Sunderland |
| 23-Mar-12 | Tees Valley Enterprise Zone Orders Agreed |
| 22-Mar-12 | RTPI NE Regional Awards 2012 |
| 20-Mar-12 | Newsletter Editor for Charity Zip Slide |
If you have any queries about any of the articles above or require additional information on how to get involved with the RTPI North East Region, please contact the Region Coorinator:
Kay Lough
RTPI North East
Ponteland, NE20 9YN
Alternatively call 01661 871 719
or e-mail Kay Lough
