RTPI North West
RTPI North West promotes planning as a profession and builds links with other built environment professions and organisations throughout the North West. We offer members a programme of affordable seminars and events to assist with their continuing professional development requirements, and also publish a regular newsletter for members.
Almost 2,000 planners from central, regional and local government, private consultancies, the education sector and other organisations are members of RTPI North West. We welcome the views and opinions of all our members, and we are always looking for volunteers to help with running our programmes
For more information on how to get involved in RTPI North West, please call 0161 969 3815 or email Bev Watson.
RTPI NORTH WEST REGION 5-a-side Football Tournament
Phoenix Club win again!
On the 18th October, 14 teams met at a new venue, Bolton Arena, for our 10th regional 5-a-side football tournament. The rain managed to stay off for the afternoon which was great and the Phoenix Club (Liverpool City Council) took home the winners trophy for the second time, beating Faber Maunsell 1 in the final 2-0.
The other semi finalists were The Mediocre 7 (Warrington BC) who drew with the Phoenix Club 2-2 but got beat 3-2 on penalties and NJL Consulting who also drew 2-2 with Faber Maunsell 1 but lost 3-1 on penalties. The Arena awarded two additional trophies for Best Player of the tournament which went to Chris Ridland of the Phoenix Club and Best Keeper which went to Paul Sham of Urbed, both well deserved for their outstanding performances. All winners and runners up also received trophies and the Phoenix Club, once again, got to take back to Liverpool the ‘Wooden Ball’!
The event was kindly sponsored by White Young Green, Urban Vision and Planning Aid and we would like to extend our thanks to Dave Jolley from Urban Vision who came to support the event and presented the trophies. It was a great afternoon and I think most would agree that the venue was excellent and the baguettes and chips were very nice, oh and not forgetting the apple pie!!
The next tournament will be held at the same venue on Saturday 28th March 2009. If you are interested in registering a team, contact Bev Watson on 0161 969 3815 or email northwest@rtpi.org.uk for further details.
2008 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
This years AGM is to be held on Friday 5th December in Liverpool at FACT (Foundation for Art and Creative Technology), 88 Wood Street, Liverpool, L1 4DQ (this is a change from the previously advertised venue).
It is intended to start with lunch at 12 noon, follow with the AGM and onto talks & a tour.
The first talk will be on the challenges of managing development in Liverpool.
The second afternoon talk & tour will be on "Liverpool 1- A shopping Paradise?"
All members welcome to attend. For additional information contact Bev Watson on 0161 969 3815
ROYAL TOWN PLANNING INSTITUTE NORTH WEST & “WHITE YOUNG GREEN” PLANNING ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS FOR 2009
Nominations are currently being invited for the “RTPI North West & White Young Green Planning Achievement Awards for 2009”. As in the last four years, the scheme is to be run alongside the national award scheme, but as you will know by now the Regional award scheme is more fun because it is free to enter.
The Award scheme represents an ideal platform for promoting best practice amongst fellow planning practitioners and raising the profile of good planning across the North West. Past winners have gone on to publicise the fact when attracting potential new employees - to great effect!
All we need from you is a 1500 word submission accompanied by illustrations of a particular planning project that you have been involved in, or that you are familiar with. The projects may range from desk-based publications, strategies, masterplans and neighbourhood consultation exercises through to implemented schemes, and include examples from the built environment through to the natural environment.
The closing date for submissions has been extended to Sunday 31st May 2009. Please send your submission(s) to:
Beverley Watson
RTPI North West Region
Friars Court
Sibson Road
Sale
Cheshire
M33 7SF
Email: Bev Watson
The Regional Judging Panel will draw up a short-list of submissions in June and carry out site visits in the summer months, duly selecting the winning projects. Each entry will be considered on its merits and awards and commendations will be ascribed accordingly. The overall winner of the Planning Achievement Awards will announced and presented at the RTPI NW Dinner, which will be held in Manchester on Friday 2nd October 2009.
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North West Annual Dinner 2008
The 2nd Annual Dinner was held on Friday 3rd October 2008 at the Hilton Hotel, Beetham Tower, Deansgate, Manchester.
Next year's event will be held on Friday 2nd October 2009, also at the Hilton Manchester Deansgate Hotel. Tables of 10 are available for for £550 or individual tickets £60. Sponsorship opportunities will be available.
Any enquiries should be directed to Beverley Watson for either tickets, sponsorship or any further details on 0161 969 3815.
