Town and Country Planning Association
@thetcpa
Challenging, inspiring and supporting people to create healthy, sustainable and resilient places that are fair for everyone. www.tcpa.org.uk
The TCPA is delighted to announce the launch of The Climate Resilient New Town: A Vision Following on from our 21st Century New Towns vision published last year, we asked the question, what would a new town look like if it was designed with climate resilience at its heart? buff.ly/YWGhwn8
There's still time to get your free ticket to tomorrow's webinar: launching our vision for a Climate Resilient New Town. Learn how planners, developers, policy makers & communities can use this tool to advocate for exemplar new communities in which future generations can thrive. buff.ly/II4YVB6
As England’s World Cup performance inspires a generation, campaigners call on incoming PM to ban “No Ball Games” signs. The TCPA is proud to join more than 40 organisations calling to: ⚽ End unnecessary #NoBallGames signs 🚸 Make #PlayStreets easier 🌳 Create parks and streets that welcome play
Two weeks to go until we launch our vision for Climate Resilient New Towns! Join our free webinar on 23 July (2-3pm). We'll discuss how planners, developers, policy makers & communities can use this tool to advocate for exemplar, thriving new communities. Register: buff.ly/II4YVB6
We hosted the annual New Communities Group study tour this week, with attendees learning about sustainable development across Bristol and Bath 🏠 Each year, our study tour seeks to explore practical examples of ambitious placemaking. Find out more about the tour here: buff.ly/JYRGfgI
Planning can be complicated with many terms, rules and jargon that most people do not understand. Planning Aid for London’s ‘Your Neighbourhood. Your Voice.’ guide has been produced to help people better understand the role of planning and how they can get involved. buff.ly/iPbVfe8
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) are a vital tool for building resilience to climate change. The Environment Agency & the TCPA have teamed up with leading experts to develop a free e-learning module covering key principles & advice for securing high quality SuDS through planning buff.ly/7ZKqLvf
We're looking to appoint a Communications Manager to grow our profile & increase the impact of our work. At a pivotal time for planning & placemaking, this new role is an exciting opportunity to develop &implement a comms strategy for a leading campaigning charity. Find out more: buff.ly/rtDIOUl
What would a New Town look like if it was designed with climate resilience at its heart? We launch our vision for a Climate Resilient New Town in a free webinar on 23 July. Learn how planners, developers, policymakers & communities can advocate for exemplar new communities: shorturl.at/s17YQ
Could you be the TCPA's Communications Manager? We're looking for an experienced comms professional to grow our profile and increase the impact of our work to create sustainable and resilient places that are fair for everyone. Find out more and apply: www.tcpa.org.uk/about/work-w...
In the last 10yrs, over half a million new homes have been built in England without adequate adaptations for increased temperatures. We must do better. Embedding health into integrated adaptation & mitigation strategies for new developments will bring significant health benefits. shorturl.at/PiNo9
Why does it matter that children and young people have a say in shaping places...? Check out our 'local plan plug-in' - designed to help local authority planning teams to embed the rights, needs and voices of children and young people in the built environment: buff.ly/Ze6bP3z
Strategic planning unites the economy, infrastructure & environment for better health & fairer outcomes for people & place. But, this work is happening in a challenging context. So, how can we maximise the potential? On to session 2 of our Summer Conference for some answers! shorturl.at/PKeFP
We're excited to welcome delegates to our summer conference! We'll be discussing the return of strategic planning, emerging approaches to inclusive growth & strategic housing growth in SDSs. Thanks to hosts & sponsors Pinsent Masons, Prior + Partners & the Lady Margaret Paterson Osborn Trust.
TCPA Director of Policy, Hugh Ellis, reflects on the National Scheme of Delegation and calls on Parliamentarians to oppose the regulations laid before Parliament this month. 🗣️ New blog: www.tcpa.org.uk/national-sch...
Did you catch our Chief Exec, Katy Lock on BBC Radio 4 last week? Katy spoke to Susan Hulme on 'Today in Parliament' to discuss how key lessons from the post-war New Towns programme should inform today's NT agenda. Listen now: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... (Interview begins at 17 mins 33 seconds)
The government's Pride in Place’s aims to build stronger communities, create thriving places & empower people to take back control . So, where does play fit into this? In this guest blog, Professor Alison Stenning discusses the relationship between place & play www.tcpa.org.uk/not-just-pla...
Last chance to book your tickets for our Bristol & Bath study tour! Participants will hear about emerging strategic growth proposals in the region, coordination with the Mayoral Combined Authority & how infrastructure is being forward funded to support growth Book www.tcpa.org.uk/event/new-co...
Planning can be complicated with many terms, rules and jargon that most people do not understand. New guidance from Planning Aid for London helps people to better understand the role of planning and how they can get involved. www.tcpa.org.uk/your-neighbo...
🗣️ 'Child-friendly planning is just one more thing to think about...' Wrong! It can bring a wide array of benefits. And with our local plan plug-in, we've made it easier for local authorities to embed the rights, needs & voices of children & young people in the built environment. buff.ly/x78oEvU
#WorldEnvironmentDay2026 is all about climate action. Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) can improve climate resilience by reducing surface water flooding. The Environment Agency, the TCPA and leading experts have developed a free e-learning module on SuDS for planners: shorturl.at/1RZKO
Our annual study tour explores examples of ambitious placemaking - allowing you to speak with developers, designers, public bodies & local authority officers & explore new settlements up-close. Ahead of our visit to Bristol & Bath on 29-30 June, view highlights from previous trips shorturl.at/PcaoU
We've launched a set of free, practical ‘plug-in’ materials for Local Plan policy teams. They are designed to support local planning authorities (LPAs) in England to embed the rights, needs and voices of children and young people consistently and effectively in Local Plans. buff.ly/JR30OnC
What makes the Local Plan plug-in different from other guidance on children & planning? TCPA Projects & Policy Manager Gemma Hyde explains how our new resource can help planning teams to embed the rights, needs & voices of children & young people in planning policy: www.tcpa.org.uk/resources/ch...
1 month until our summer conference on 22 June! Explore how strategic planning can actively drive inclusive & sustainable growth. 🎫 www.tcpa.org.uk/event/tcpa-s... Thanks to our hosts & sponsors Pinsent Masons & Prior + Partners for supporting this event & the Lady Margaret Paterson Osborn Trust.
This short guide highlights the design & placemaking interventions that local authorities can use to enhance the climate resilience of places. This resource is sponsored by LUC, as part of the TCPA & @rtpiplanners.bsky.social 's Climate Guide: www.tcpa.org.uk/resources/de...
The design of UK buildings hasn't kept pace with the increased risk of overheating due to climate change. This resource from our Climate Guide, published with @rtpiplanners.bsky.social, outlines how local authorities can ensure that planning supports adaptation to overheating shorturl.at/Fknd3
There's still time to get your ticket for today's webinar! 💻 Delivering employment & commercial uses in new communities Discover what's worked to deliver employment & commercial uses in new settlements inc flexible uses, local gov't intervention & colocation with anchor tenants. shorturl.at/fvUV9
🌡️ With soaring temperatures predicted for the bank holiday weekend, many of us will experience overheating in our homes and neighbourhoods. Our guide sets out what communities can do to address the urban heat island effect, prevent overheating and make homes cooler: www.tcpa.org.uk/resources/co...