Local plan ‘plug in’ resources for child-friendly planning
Photo: Play street, Playing Out CIC The TCPA has launched a set of practical ‘plug-in’ materials for Local Plan
Children and Young People
Children and young people in Local Plans in England
Plug-in resources for embedding the rights, needs and voices of children and young people in planning policy Photo:
Bringing young people together to make better places: a case study from PLACED on youth voice
Webinar Engaging young people in planning brings insight into how places are used everyday. Their perspectives can
Plants, puddles and possibility: the importance of natural play for children
This webinar recording looks at what we mean by ‘natural play’ and explores the evidence on why it matters
Plants, puddles and possibility: the importance of natural play for children
From muddy knees to makeshift dens, everyday playful encounters with nature are far more than a ‘nice to have’ in
Improving outdoor spaces for Bradford’s youngest residents and their families – Better Place
Image credit: Better Start Bradford Better Start Bradford is one of five A Better Start partnerships across
TCPA joins leading sports figures as signatories on open letter to save UK’s playing fields
An open letter calling for the protection of the UK’s playing fields, led by led by Fields in Trust President
Six lessons from researching child-friendly places
In this guest blog, Dr Jenny Wood and Anna Gaffney from A Place in Childhood share six lessons they’ve learnt
Child-friendly places: case studies from England, Scotland and Wales
What makes a place child-friendly – not just in form, but in process? Momentum is growing to create places where
Announcing the TCPA’s Annual Conference 2025: The Purpose of Planning
We are pleased to announce the TCPA’s 2025 Annual Conference will focus on the Purpose of Planning. Championing
Play parks are important, but doorstep play is critical
When was the last time you saw chalk on the pavement near your home? On the International Day of Play[1], a recent post
Empowering young people for a greener future – youth engagement transforming Grosvenor Square
Teenagers and young people have lots of knowledge about their neighbourhoods and spaces, but too often no-one asks them
