The Environment Agency and Town & Country Planning Association have created a free, introductory learning resource on planning for flood risk in England.
The interactive training has been specifically designed for planners and flood risk professionals working in the public sector.
Register: learning.tcpa.org.uk

Are you passionate about community advocacy & urban planning? Planning Aid London is recruiting Lead Volunteer Caseworkers. It's a great opportunity for planners, architects or urban designers to help communities to shape the future of London's neighbourhoods.
planningaidforlondon.org.uk/volunteer-vaca…

'We need reform, and this time we need to get it right.'

With the general election in just six weeks’ time, the TCPA's Chief Exec Fiona Howie sets out the TCPA's manifesto for the next government.

#PlanningReform #HousingCrisis #NetZero
tcpa.org.uk/planning-an-es…

Flooding is having a devastating effect on communities across England. Yet, there's been a major downgrading of flood defence works which is putting hundreds of communities at risk.
Read our latest briefing: 'The forgotten 500' tcpa.org.uk/new-briefing-e…

#Flooding #FloodRisk

How could a new generation of #NewTowns or #GardenCities avoid past mistakes and ensure new communities provide healthy, genuinely affordable homes in sustainable locations? Our White Paper sets out the preconditions for success and 10 steps to get there👇 tcpa.org.uk/resources/our-…

'We need reform, and this time we need to get it right.'

With the general election in just six weeks’ time, the TCPA's Chief Exec Fiona Howie sets out the TCPA's manifesto for the next government.

#PlanningReform #HousingCrisis #NetZero
tcpa.org.uk/planning-an-es…

📢 100 Days to Rebuild Britain
🗳 Ahead of the #GeneralElection , the TCPA is asking all parties to commit to changes that will enable the #planning system to be a positive and transformational tool for community development.
📜 View our manifesto tcpa.org.uk/resources/100-…

Following confirmation of a #GeneralElection on 4 July a reminder Town & Country Planning Association has called on all political parties to commit to changes that will enable the planning system to be a positive, transformational tool for community development. 1/2

The New Towns programme was the most ambitious urbanism initiative ever undertaken in the UK.
Join us on 10 June as we explore the transferrable lessons from the #NewTowns programme & what this means for building ambitious new places today.
Free tickets: tcpa.org.uk/event/tcpa-bri…

Delighted to see The Labour Party recognition of the need for gov to take a strategic enabling role in #ukhousing delivery & (of course!) #NewTowns Success means learning essential lessons from the past on #stewardship #locations #consent #standards #ukplanning inews.co.uk/news/politics/…

#NewTowns are key to solving the #HousingCrisis . To ensure success, any new towns programme needs:
1⃣ Innovative design standards e.g. net zero housing
2⃣Strategic approach to identifying locations
3⃣Public trust in the consent process
4⃣ Residents having a voice in long-term

The Environment Agency and Town & Country Planning Association have created a free, introductory learning resource on planning for flood risk in England.
The interactive training has been specifically designed for planners and flood risk professionals working in the public sector.
Register: learning.tcpa.org.uk

Great to see VELUX developing practical solutions like their Healthy Building Barometer to try and to improve our understanding of how to produce more #HealthyHomes in the UK and internationally: bdonline.co.uk/buildings-desi…

🌆Cross-party interest in the role of new settlements in tackling the #HousingCrisis continues to gain momentum.
🗣️Join us on 10 June for a timely briefing & debate to explore lessons from the #NewTowns .
Get your free ticket: tcpa.org.uk/event/tcpa-bri…

#Passivhaus homes are #healthyhomes .

We support the Town & Country Planning Association Healthy Homes pledge. Read more in our guest blog by Kate de Selincourt on the health benefits of #PassiveHouse : tcpa.org.uk/we-can-build-h…

#MondayMotivation #IAQ #indoorairquality #comfort #energybills #fuelpoverty #warmhomes

📣We're kicking off the week with two online events! Join us this afternoon for these TCPA webinars:
🗣 Net zero buildings, local plan policies and the 13 December WMS (12.30 - 1.30pm)
🗣 TCPA briefing: Towards a shared vision for planning reform? (3.00 - 4.15pm)

🏠 Town & Country Planning Association supported by Good Homes Alliance, is hosting a webinar on 20 May for local authorities that are concerned about the impact of the 13 December WMS on their plans for addressing climate change through #planning policy.
Register at: buff.ly/3yklp0V

We are proud to support Town & Country Planning Association #HealthyHomesPledge because we believe that every citizen has the right to a healthy, affordable and secure home in a healthy environment.

Sign the Healthy Homes Pledge today: tcpa.org.uk/healthy-homes-…

🕒There's still time to get your ticket for Monday's briefing!
🗣️Join us for a lively and informative debate as we consider how the planning system can be reimagined to deliver the transformational change we urgently need.
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#Planning Reform #Planning

Many thanks to Town & Country Planning Association for publishing this blog on how Passivhaus helps make healthy homes. Great to be able to support the TCPA's excellent Healthy Homes campaign. tcpa.org.uk/we-can-build-h…