We run a range of low-cost and free events to meet the CPD and networking needs of planners in the South East. Our CPD events will keep you up-to-date with the latest in planning and provide the opportunity to network with other planning and built environment professionals.
For 2025 we are offering a series of in-person and hybrid event opportunities and additional events will be arranged throughout the year. The hybrid opportunity means that no matter where you are based you will be able to access the CPD either in person or virtually.
In-person events:
- Planning law update and Mock Inquiry, 15 May, Reading
- Local Plan: Preparation and examination, 4 June, Brighton
- The return of strategic planning: – The implications of local government reorganisation and devolution for the planning system,3 July, Oxford
- Planning for Heritage, 1 October, Winchester
- Sustainability and the delivery of developments, 22 October, Reading
- Digital Planning, 19 November, Oxford
HYBRID event (in-person and online):
- South East CPD Day - HYBRID SEMINAR , 17 June, Guildford
Social: Keep the dates in your diary
- SE members summer reception in Guildford, 17 June , Guildford
- South East Awards Dinner 2025, 3 July, Oxford
- London and South East Member Reception, 27 September, London
- SE members winter reception in Oxford, 19 November, Oxford
Webinar: Free for all members
Young Planner events:
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NetWalk in Reading – Take a Break, Get Active, Connect, 9 June, Reading
Planning school lecture:
Past events:
- Infrastructure in Planning, 27 February, Canterbury
- Renewables Hybrid Seminar - Capacity and Community provision, 2 April, Southampton
- SCYPN : Pottery Painting in Brighton , 24 April, Brighton
- Planning & Development ‘Futures’ Lecture : The Bicester Motion Story, 6 May, Reading
- Health and Well-being, 7 May, Milton Keynes
Your CPD
All RTPI members except students, affiliates and retired members must follow the requirements in our Code of Professional Conduct to maintain and develop their skills through Continuing Professional Development (CPD). We offer members guidance on how to meet the requirements so why not login or sign up to join the RTPI today to make the most of your career path by taking advantage of the resources we offer. RTPI | Your CPD
More CPD opportunities
Take part in interactive RTPI Training Masterclasses online, which offer delegates a highly valuable training and learning experience to really boost their understanding of specific topics with expert trainers in small groups. These courses will replace the RTPI Training courses and will be offered at a lower cost than the scheduled in-person RTPI Training courses.
There is also lots of learning opportunities on our online training site, RTPI Learn. It offers FREE modules for planners. The modules are a mixture of text, web links, video clips and diagrams as well as interactive quizzes with instant feedback.
Mailing list:
To join our mailing list and hear about future events email: [email protected]
Event sponsorship and speaking opportunities:
If you would like to sponsor or speak at an event, please email Susan Millington
Take a look at our latest events here.
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