The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), with over 27,000 members worldwide, champions the value of planning in building thriving places and communities. Visit www.rtpi.org.uk for more informationhttps://bsky.app/profile/rtpiplanners.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/rtpiplanners.bsky.social/post/3mrcxov5vls23Congratulations to the 16 finalists announced today for the RTPI Awards for Research Excellence 2026! The winners will be announced on 7 September at the UK-Ireland Planning Research Conference. Discover the full list here: https://www.rtpi.org.uk/events-training-and-awards/awards/rtpi-awards-for-research-excellence/2026-finalists/23 Jul 2026 13:41 +0000at://did:plc:c2rdipb23hxethniplewkvj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrcxov5vls23https://bsky.app/profile/rtpiplanners.bsky.social/post/3mqovex63ms2f93% of local plans prioritise climate change – but more than a quarter lack a strategic climate policy, according to new research by the RTPI and the @thetcpa.bsky.social Read the findings: www.rtpi.org.uk/climatecrisis15 Jul 2026 14:06 +0000at://did:plc:c2rdipb23hxethniplewkvj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqovex63ms2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/rtpiplanners.bsky.social/post/3mplbbhiua22kThe RTPI has opened an invitation to tender for a research project exploring how citizens’ assemblies can be used within the formal planning process. The project will produce practical guidance for planners working in UK local planning authorities. Read more: https://www.rtpi.org.uk/about-the-rtpi/rtpi-tenders/citizens-assemblies-an-evidence-review-and-guidance-for-local-authority-planners-in-the-uk/01 Jul 2026 10:03 +0000at://did:plc:c2rdipb23hxethniplewkvj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mplbbhiua22khttps://bsky.app/profile/rtpiplanners.bsky.social/post/3mnrmzvr6vz2iEquip your organisation with fresh talent by hiring a L7 Chartered Town Planner Degree apprentice. It balances academic work with real-time workplace learning. Find out more: https://www.rtpi.org.uk/become-a-planner/apprenticeships/how-to-apply/apprenticeship-training-providers/08 Jun 2026 11:59 +0000at://did:plc:c2rdipb23hxethniplewkvj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnrmzvr6vz2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/rtpiplanners.bsky.social/post/3mnkelygkdk2yThis World Environment Day, discover how planning can lead the charge in tackling #climatechange. As the UK faces more heatwaves & heavy rains, the RTPI & @thetcpa.bsky.social guide shows how strategic planning supports net zero goals & builds resilient communities. https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/the-climate-crisis/05 Jun 2026 14:40 +0000at://did:plc:c2rdipb23hxethniplewkvj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnkelygkdk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/rtpiplanners.bsky.social/post/3mjor7kf5lc2iRTPI Chief Executive Rachel Fisher considers the RTPI’s Royal Charter objective, to ‘advance the science and art of planning’. Read Rachel's reflections on her first few weeks at the institute: https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/the-art-of-planning/17 Apr 2026 10:55 +0000at://did:plc:c2rdipb23hxethniplewkvj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjor7kf5lc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/rtpiplanners.bsky.social/post/3mjefogv4pc2xCalling all planning practitioners, researchers, students & academics: There's only 1 month left to enter the 2026 Awards for Research Excellence, which recognise & promote high-quality spatial planning research from RTPI-accredited planning schools. Enter today: www.rtpi.org.uk/researchawards13 Apr 2026 08:02 +0000at://did:plc:c2rdipb23hxethniplewkvj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjefogv4pc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/rtpiplanners.bsky.social/post/3mhdtfog7ss2cThe government has announced England’s first Land Use Framework, aiming to better coordinate land for housing, nature recovery, food production and net zero. Read the RTPI's reponse: https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/government-framework-gives-direction-on-use-of-england-s-land/18 Mar 2026 15:45 +0000at://did:plc:c2rdipb23hxethniplewkvj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhdtfog7ss2chttps://bsky.app/profile/rtpiplanners.bsky.social/post/3mdd6znfjxo23DID YOU KNOW | The government has announced a minimum of £14m to support local authorities with local plan-making. This funding is in addition to the £29m awarded in January and March 2025. Learn more: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/funding-to-support-local-plan-implementation26 Jan 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:c2rdipb23hxethniplewkvj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdd6znfjxo23https://bsky.app/profile/rtpiplanners.bsky.social/post/3md3hc4ccgc2eRTPI's Practitioner Research Fund has granted funding to two innovative projects starting in 2026. Congratulations to Cerys Atchison at CA Town Planning and Daniel James at Plan Research Learn more about their projects: https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/two-new-studies-to-be-funded-by-rtpi-practitioner-research-fund-prf-grants/23 Jan 2026 10:06 +0000at://did:plc:c2rdipb23hxethniplewkvj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3md3hc4ccgc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/rtpiplanners.bsky.social/post/3ma4kyropta2aThe Government has announced plans for a major overhaul of England’s planning system through proposed changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). We will be holding roundtables from 12 – 23 January for members in England to guide our response.16 Dec 2025 16:30 +0000at://did:plc:c2rdipb23hxethniplewkvj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3ma4kyropta2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/rtpiplanners.bsky.social/post/3m7pavy7ets2kThe RTPI and @thetcpa.bsky.social have published a new guide to help local authorities consider climate impacts in all planning decisions. The guide is considered the ‘gold standard’ for planning guidance at local level. Read the guide now: https://www.tcpa.org.uk/resources/planning-for-the-climate-crisis-introduction/11 Dec 2025 09:24 +0000at://did:plc:c2rdipb23hxethniplewkvj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7pavy7ets2khttps://bsky.app/profile/rtpiplanners.bsky.social/post/3m6kaqiulkc2eRTPI commends the significant funding announced in today’s #budget but urges that long-term investment is key to building capacity. The chancellor has pledged an extra £48m to boost capacity in the planning system. Read reaction from @victoriartpi.bsky.social: https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/major-financial-boost-for-planning-teams-in-autumn-budget/26 Nov 2025 16:13 +0000at://did:plc:c2rdipb23hxethniplewkvj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m6kaqiulkc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/rtpiplanners.bsky.social/post/3m5vre6ocb72wNew findings from an RTPI survey of more than 2,500 planners reveal that 20% of respondents in the UK expect to leave the profession within the next three years – with no clear pipeline to replace them. Read the State of the Profession report: https://www.rtpi.org.uk/stateoftheprofession18 Nov 2025 12:44 +0000at://did:plc:c2rdipb23hxethniplewkvj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5vre6ocb72whttps://bsky.app/profile/rtpiplanners.bsky.social/post/3m5tp5ps7zn2oSimon Creer, RTPI Director of Communications and External Affairs shares his view on planning and AI - a question of humanity? Read more: https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/planning-and-ai-a-question-of-humanity/17 Nov 2025 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:c2rdipb23hxethniplewkvj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5tp5ps7zn2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/rtpiplanners.bsky.social/post/3m5liink4xs2bWe officially launched 'It takes planners & you' last week with a special projection in Gateshead. Now we want everyone in planning to share their own reflections, stories, & local successes that show how collaboration creates change: https://www.rtpi.org.uk/about-the-rtpi/our-campaigns/it-takes-planners-you/about-the-campaign/get-involved/ #PlannersAndYou14 Nov 2025 10:39 +0000at://did:plc:c2rdipb23hxethniplewkvj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5liink4xs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/rtpiplanners.bsky.social/post/3m4vmw6dngv2w"My role has had me engaging with members across Scotland, seeking their thoughts on how the profession should respond to planning policy." Joseph Ashmore reflects on his experience as Intern Project Officer:https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/reflections-from-an-rtpi-scotland-intern/05 Nov 2025 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:c2rdipb23hxethniplewkvj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4vmw6dngv2whttps://bsky.app/profile/rtpiplanners.bsky.social/post/3m4sz3u2foj2oDoes Grand Falls offer lessons for proposed UK new towns? Brian Whiteley, Planning Advisor for Planning Aid England, looks at the Canadian garden city to find out. Read more: https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/lessons-from-canada-for-uk-new-towns/04 Nov 2025 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:c2rdipb23hxethniplewkvj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4sz3u2foj2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/rtpiplanners.bsky.social/post/3m4qimucgmt2xAisling Byrne, RTPI Senior Public Affairs Officer breaks down findings and recommendations for three key Committee reports. Read her blog: https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/updates-from-across-parliament/03 Nov 2025 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:c2rdipb23hxethniplewkvj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4qimucgmt2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/rtpiplanners.bsky.social/post/3m4pnvcatkd2iJoin the RTPI's #WorldTownPlanningDay 2025 online programme, which brings together case studies from the UK and around the world, fostering the exchange of ideas globally. 👉Register for the free webinars at: www.rtpi.org.uk/wtpd This year's theme is 'With Planning We Can'03 Nov 2025 09:01 +0000at://did:plc:c2rdipb23hxethniplewkvj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4pnvcatkd2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/rtpiplanners.bsky.social/post/3m4i5nkqdpk2hLearn about planning for rural places in the October edition of Planning Research Matters - a hub showcasing research from RTPI-accredited planning schools. Projects include Rural Exception Sites, commuting from rural places and rural gentrification. Read more: https://www.rtpi.org.uk/policy-and-research/practice-and-research/planning-research-matters/planning-for-rural-places31 Oct 2025 09:22 +0000at://did:plc:c2rdipb23hxethniplewkvj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4i5nkqdpk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/rtpiplanners.bsky.social/post/3m3d4uyscjw2xSenior Public Affairs Officer Aisling Byrne takes you through where we are with the two Planning bills and it's good news for our Chief Planners amendment... Read the blog here: https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/aisling-byrne-bills-bills-bills/16 Oct 2025 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:c2rdipb23hxethniplewkvj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3d4uyscjw2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/rtpiplanners.bsky.social/post/3m2jerd4xd22z"Liverpool showed that planning is central to Government’s growth mission, but delivery will stand or fall on capacity, leadership and skills." RTPI's Senior Public Affairs Officer Lazaros Tsenekidis reflects on the #LabourPartyConference. Read more: https://www.rtpi.org.uk/new-from-the-rtpi/we-live-in-a-monumental-time-for-planning-reform/06 Oct 2025 10:11 +0000at://did:plc:c2rdipb23hxethniplewkvj3/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2jerd4xd22z