Peter Geraghty

Applications for @rtpiplanners.bsky.social Chief Planners of Tomorrow 2026 initiative is now open: www.rtpi.org.uk/membership/m... #proudofplanners #proudofplanning

The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has recently published a report entitled: “Losing control: complaints about planning enforcement”: www.lgo.org.uk/assets/attac...

The @rtpiplanners.bsky.social East of England Region has arranged a one day conference at the Minories, 74 High Street, Colchester, CO1 1UE to celebrate International Women’s Day: www.rtpi.org.uk/events/inter...

Government reveals geography of England’s impending strategic planning system

UK Government reveals geography of England’s impending strategic planning system: www.planningresource.co.uk/article/1948... via @

College Green Dublin civic plaza design revealed eight years on from last plans:
www.irishtimes.com/ireland/dubl...

UN Habitat has recently produced an AI Toolkit and Guide for urban planners. The guide discusses a strategy for integrating GeoAI tools into urban planning in order to maximise benefits, while mitigating associated challenges and risks: unhabitat.org/sites/defaul...

The POS (Planning Officers Society) at its Joint Networks Conference in London launched its latest report - Managing the impact and maximising the potential for planning and place-making services: www.planningofficers.org.uk/uploads/publ...

Delighted to catch up with two POS (Planning Officers Society) planning stars, President Karen Shaw and Catriona Riddell, at today’s Joint Networks’ Conference in London. #proudofplanning #proudofplanners #publicsectormatters

From the archive: New Towns Assets and Lachlan Anderson-Frank   The November 1980 issue of Town and Country Planning offers some reflections on the management of the New Towns, during a time when the role of ...

New Town development corporations were in a unique position to recoup land value uplift, which resulted from their wider investment into the town & its expansion. But the premature sale of assets has had a damaging impact on town centres.

Our new blog explores New Town assets:
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Next up at the POS (Planning Officers Society) Networks Conference is Catriona Riddell discussing the Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation agenda (and strategic planning!)
#strategicplanning #localgovernmentreorganisation #publicsectormatters

Next up at today’s POS (Planning Officers Society) Joint Networks Conference in London is a panel debate on London’s emergency housing support package. #policyplanning #publicsectormatters #proudofplanning

Shelly Rouse from the Planning Advisory Service (PAS) discusses the new local plans regime at the POS (Planning Officers Society) 🏳️‍🌈 Joint Networks Conference in London. Current local plan system (Reg 18 and Reg 19 Plans) to come to an end on 31 December 2026. #publicsectormatters #proudofplanning

Next up at the POS (Planning Officers Society) Joint Networks Conference in London is Steven Bell and Nagla Stevens, from Birketts Solicitors discussing what do the new NPPF and NDMPs mean for local authorities. #planningpolicy #publicsectormatters #proudofplanning

First up at the Planning Officers’ Society (POS) Joint Networks Conference with POS London is Michael Bingham OBE, to give an update from Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government. #proudofplanning #publicsectormatters

I am looking forward to attending the POS Joint Networks Conference with POS London: www.planningofficers.org.uk/events/joint...

Delighted to be able to join the Centre for Cities to attend the launch of Cities Outlook 2026 this evening: www.centreforcities.org/publication/...

The Joint Planning Officers Society Networks Conference with POS London is taking place on 30 January 2026 at Hallam Conference Centre, London. The event is open to POS Members: www.planningofficers.org.uk/events/joint...

Guest blog: Bridging public health & planning: the case for ‘hybrid’ healthy places roles

If we’re serious about creating healthy places, we must prioritise health across the planning system – from national policy to plan-making, says Thomas Mills @nihr-phirst.bsky.social

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The Royal Town Planning Institute East of England Region @rtpiplanners.bsky.social has arranged a one day conference at the Minories, 74 High Street, Colchester, CO1 1UE to celebrate International Women’s Day. www.rtpi.org.uk/events/inter...

Our suite of community planning guides focus on three of the most pressing issues facing communities in relation to climate change: flood risk, overheating & retrofit.

They highlight how communities are putting sustainable planning principles into practice.

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Really interesting and thought provoking presentation from @thetcpa.bsky.social on planning for climate change at the @rtpiplanners.bsky.social General Assembly in London.

The @rtpiplanners.bsky.social General Assembly is in full swing at King’s Place, London. Some very interesting discussion.

Next up at the @rtpiplanners.bsky.social General Assembly is Graham Watts OBE presenting on the Single Construction Regulator.

Chief Executive Officer - Town & Country Planning Association (TCPA) - Central London (with flexible working) - Circa £100,000 + Pension Chief Executive Officer - Town & Country Planning Association (TCPA) - Central London (with flexible working) - Circa £100,000 + Pension

Lead the next chapter of progressive planning & champion healthier, fairer communities as the TCPA's next Chief Exec.
We're seeking an exceptional Chief Exec to drive our mission of creating healthy, sustainable & socially just places for all.

Deadline: 8/2/26
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The 5th edition of the TCPA & @rtpiplanners.bsky.social climate guide sets out how local authorities can use planning powers to:
✅ cut emissions
✅ strengthen local resilience
✅ protect communities from the impacts of climate change

Explore the free topic resources: www.tcpa.org.uk/collection/p...

It has been a very busy but rewarding year. It has been an honour & a privilege to serve as President of the Planning Officers’ Society for 2024-25. The Annual Conference held at Hatfield House, Hertfordshire in June was an undoubted highlight of my year as President.

Crawley was designated a New Town in 1947. In the latest issue of the @thetcpa.bsky.social Journal, Julia Winckler and Georgia Wrighton discuss a recent exhibition of photographs of Crawley from the 1950s: www.tcpa.org.uk/journal/

On 30 Jan 2026 the Planning Officers’ Society will be holding our Joint Spatial Planning/DM Network Conf at Hallam Conference Centre, London. The programme will include updates from PAS & MHCLG on new local plans regulations. The conf is open to all member authorities planningofficers.org.uk/events

How machine learning is helping architects design more sustainable cities Emerging technologies like visualisation and AI-powered rendering software enable architects to assess sustainability earlier

How machine learning is helping architects design more sustainable cities: www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/digital...