New Towns: Time to trust the process?
On Sunday 28 September the Government published its initial response to the work of the New Towns Taskforce. The Final
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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
TCPA response to New Towns Taskforce report
Responding to the New Towns publications today, the chief executive of the Town and Country Planning Association, Fiona
Weakening flood risk policy in a climate crisis is a risky gamble with public safety
Hugh Ellis, Director of Policy and Celia Davis, Senior Projects and Policy Manager at the TCPA The planning
Vacancy: Events and Projects Assistant
Do you have excellent organisational skills and are you calm under pressure? The Town and Country Planning Association
Voluntary roles – Policy Council members (up to two)
Town and Country Planning Association Please note that these are voluntary positions (no salary) but reasonable
Will you be the next recipient of the Pineapple for Healthy Homes?
The entries are now open for the Pineapples Awards 2026. We are pleased to announce that the Healthy Homes
(Vacancy) Trustee – Town and Country Planning Association
Please note that this is a voluntary position (no salary) but reasonable travel expenses will be paid Do you
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
Planning and Infrastructure Bill: Developers’ friend or foe?
In this guest blog, Sally Hayns (CEO, CIEEM) discusses why Part 3 of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill may not be
Is this the end of democratic planning?
The TCPA’s Director of Policy, Hugh Ellis, argues that the changes set out in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill
Osborn Research Assistant (New Towns and Garden Cities)
Do you have a passion for helping to create healthy, sustainable and resilient places that are fair for everyone? We
