Better water management vital to combat climate change, says RTPI-supported guidance

02 December 2019

Better water management is vital in making our places more resilient to climate change, new guidance supported by the RTPI has concluded.

Planners vital for success of local authority housebuilding

26 November 2019

Planners’ skills in plan making and facilitating public engagement mean that they have a key role to play in the current resurgence of local authority housebuilding.

Milton Keynes plan wins top prize at South East regional awards

22 November 2019

A new local plan for Milton Keynes, providing for thousands of new homes, community facilities and green infrastructure, wins top prize at RTPI South East Region Awards.

2019 Nathaniel Lichfield Lecture examines public participation in planning

19 November 2019

Over 130 guests have attended the 2019 edition of the RTPI’s prestigious annual lecture, given last night at the London School of Economics by Professor Gavin Parker.

UK town planners publish key demands ahead of General Election

04 November 2019

RTPI publishes its key demands for the next UK government in a manifesto ahead of the 2019 General Election.

UK planning systems neglecting rights of children, says RTPI report

28 November 2019

Planning systems in the UK are failing to consider the rights and needs of children, leading to detrimental effects on their health, wellbeing and future prospects, according to a new report.