19 million deaths globally every year are linked to tobacco, alcohol, ultra processed food & fossil fuels. 82% of outdoor advertising by these 'Health Harming Industries' are targeted to the poorest parts of England & Wales. Policy responses surely must include restricting such adverts? #Health

Our April Healthy Homes update is live! This month we look at the democratic impact of the Government's National Scheme of Delegation, the latest New Towns announcement, the Future Homes Standard and much more... 🏘️ #housing #health #healthyhomes #planning #placemaking mailchi.mp/c696cccc3f00...

Ministers delay new rules for low-carbon housing in England Homes built from March 2028 will produce 75% less greenhouse gas emissions than those built to 2013 standard www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Our April Healthy Homes update is live! This month we look at the democratic impact of the Government's National Scheme of Delegation, the latest New Towns announcement, the Future Homes Standard and much more... 🏘️ #housing #health #healthyhomes #planning #placemaking mailchi.mp/c696cccc3f00...

Delegation to officers will rob the community of its minimal rights to raise issues at the planning committee & remove any meaningful way for councillors to exercise their fundamental constitutional role of offering democratic oversight, warns the TCPA's Hugh Ellis. www.tcpa.org.uk/central-gove...

Love the Big Peace front cover of @bigissue.com by April Floyer (aged 6) for the Kids competition! 🕊️ 🛏️ 🏠

New study of homes with Air Source Heat Pumps found total energy consumption over the year was between 40% to 67% lower than UK average creating 'a huge saving over the typical household' via @unibirmingham.bsky.social @positive.news.web.brid.gy www.positive.news/environment/...

Seven new New Towns have been announced, with three proposed to be underway before the end of this parliamentary term (2028): * Tempsford, Bedfordshire ~ 40,000 homes * Crews Hill and Chase Park, Enfield ~ 21,000 homes * Leeds South Bank, West Yorkshire ~ 20,000 homes www.gov.uk/government/n...

The #CharteredInstituteforHousing and @adphuk.bsky.social have called for the NPPF to adopt a clear approach to housing quality by using the Healthy Homes Principles @mhclgdigital.blog.gov.uk.web.brid.gy @insidehousing.bsky.social #planning #housing #health www.adph.org.uk/wp-content/u...

Calling all planners! Do you care about people and the planet, stewardship and democracy? Sign up to the Sheffield Declaration: A new beginning for democratic planning: #Planning #SocialJustice More info here: www.tcpa.org.uk/a-new-purpos...

This month our Healthy Homes update is celebrating 8 years of the Campaign with the publication of a special e-book and launch in parliament... 🏘️ mailchi.mp/cb68baac2114...

Health begins at home. For 8 years, the Campaign for Healthy Homes has aimed to transform how the built environment is regulated to ensure that new homes promote the health of their residents. Our new booklet shares the Campaign story & looks ahead to the future of housing: shorturl.at/TgQ1F

This month our Healthy Homes update is celebrating 8 years of the Campaign with the publication of a special e-book and launch in parliament... 🏘️ mailchi.mp/cb68baac2114...

This special publication about the #HealthyHomes campaign reflects on the fight for better housing standards and shares key leaders thoughts about where the housing sector needs to be in ten years time. Read the campaign story here: www.tcpa.org.uk/resources/ca...

‘Building regs must be seen as a floor to increase standards across all new buildings, not a ceiling.’ - Hugh Ellis, TCPA The TCPA & over 60 local authorities, businesses & NGOs is calling on the government to scrap plans that could spell the end of zero carbon homes in England. shorturl.at/qSiIC

We've written a briefing to @ukparliament.parliament.uk about how @mhclgdigital.blog.gov.uk.web.brid.gy can strengthen the National Planning Policy Framework for Healthy Homes and neighbourhoods: #housing #health www.tcpa.org.uk/resources/na...

Skegness might have been forgotten by those in power, but we are here. #WeAreHere Skegness has been supporting local organisations and artists to amplify the thoughts, hopes, and fears of the community about the impact of climate change. Read more! www.rightscommunityaction.co.uk/wearehereske...

An important message to #SteveReedMP @mhclgdigital.blog.gov.uk.web.brid.gy on #housing standards in the NPPF - 'Building regulations must be seen as a floor to increase standards across all new buildings, not a ceiling.' - Hugh Ellis TCPA director

It's time for a new direction for planning. The TCPA & academics at Uni of Sheffield are excited to share the Sheffield Declaration! It brings together a new 'purpose for planning' & 'ethical code for planners' to reunite the profession with its visionary roots. www.tcpa.org.uk/a-new-purpos...

Building a greener future: Transforming housing energy efficiency Tue 3 March 2026, 10.00am-11.30am This virtual event via @local.gov.uk will support councils to deliver housing retrofit. lgaevents.local.gov.uk/lga/frontend...

This is a disgraceful situation - too many NEW homes are not being built with good insulation, damp, poorly ventilated and failing to protect young families from harm. Plus it costs so much to address retrospectively. The #NewHomesOmbudsman needs proper weight to hold constructors to account!

A lot of people would naturally associate damp and mould with older, poorly maintained homes. But actually the way we build and retrofit can create these problems or make them worse: peteapps.substack.com/p/sick-build...

Meanwhile planning policy is being changed to make it easier to build homes in areas at risk of flooding (in new NPPF being consulted on and change in "sequential test" from last autumn). www.bbc.co.uk/weather/arti...

This month's #HealthyHomes update includes our briefing and blogs about how to enhance the health, housing and climate elements in the draft NPPF, the latest news on the Warm Homes Plan, Decent Homes Standard and more... 🏘️ #health #housing #planning mailchi.mp/2015de01c97c...

This month's #HealthyHomes update includes our briefing and blogs about how to enhance the health, housing and climate elements in the draft NPPF, the latest news on the Warm Homes Plan, Decent Homes Standard and more... 🏘️ #health #housing #planning mailchi.mp/2015de01c97c...

We've written a briefing to @ukparliament.parliament.uk about how @mhclgdigital.blog.gov.uk.web.brid.gy can strengthen the National Planning Policy Framework for Healthy Homes and neighbourhoods: #housing #health www.tcpa.org.uk/resources/na...

One change in the draft NPPF is especially worrying in relation to the nation’s health: it weakens the policy basis for tackling health inequalities. This is happening when legislation, devolution reforms & health strategy & policy are pulling in the opposite direction. Blog: shorturl.at/4xJc5

When we talk about outdoor play for children, many people picture swings or slides. But what about 'natural play'? Splashing in puddles & making dens can nurture children's creativity, resilience & build connection to nature. This webinar explores why it matters: www.tcpa.org.uk/resources/pl...

📍 Wood burning is the most polluting way to heat our homes, increasing the risk of heart and lung disease, asthma, diabetes and dementia 📍#AirPollution from burning in UK homes contributes to nearly 2,500 premature deaths every year. #CleanAirNight Click: cleanairhub.org.uk to find out more.

DEFRA's latest National Security Report outlines some terrifying trends and highlights the need for urgent action on global and UK #biodiversity loss : www.gov.uk/government/p...

MHCLG's Design and Placemaking Planning Practice Guidance is now published for consultation. Deadline: 10 March 2026 #Health #HealthyHomes #Design #Placemaking www.gov.uk/government/c...

The Warm Homes Plan announced yesterday could save households £1,000 a year on energy bills, and create 180,000 jobs www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Half the world’s CO2 emissions come from just 32 firms... 'a powerful, concentrated group of fossil fuel corporations are not only dominating global emissions but are actively sabotaging climate action and weakening government ambition' @edmilliband.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Poorer and diverse communities in northern cities are exposed to ‘significantly higher levels’ of air pollution than their wealthier neighbours, new research finds. #AirQuality www.localgov.co.uk/Poorer-resid...

🏘️Our Healthy Homes - January update is now live!🏘️ Read on for the latest on news on the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) consultation, Herts County Council's new Healthy and Safe Places Framework, and more... #housing #health #healthyhomes #planning

The recruitment process for a new TCPA chief executive is underway. If you're a strategic thinker, inspiring leader & share our vision for fairer, healthier & more sustainable places, we would love to hear from you. Closing date for applications: 23:59 8/2/26 berwickpartners.co.uk/opportunitie...

For a limited-time only, you can buy 2 of our popular bookshop titles for the price of £20 each, inclusive of P&P (UK only). > New Towns: The Rise, Fall and Rebirth > The Art of Building a Garden City: Designing new communities for the 21st Century Offer ends 12pm 20 January www.tcpa.org.uk/shop/

Don’t miss these in-person conferences coming up in London. Spaces are limited. There’s an excellent line-up of speakers at both events. Check out the keynotes! 28 Jan 2026 @goodhomesalliance.bsky.social goodhomes.org.uk/good-homes-b... 26 Feb 2026 @asbpuk.bsky.social asbp.org.uk/healthybuild...

🏘️Our Healthy Homes - January update is now live!🏘️ Read on for the latest on news on the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) consultation, Herts County Council's new Healthy and Safe Places Framework, and more... #housing #health #healthyhomes #planning mailchi.mp/f1996f001b35...

Applications for our Research Training Programme 2026 are now open. Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic graduates are invited to apply for a 12-week training programme based in our Westminster office and paid at the London Living Wage. Details here 👉 buff.ly/Guyvcgk

London’s homicide rate drops to lowest in more than a decade... Mayor says ‘public health’ approach has made the capital one of the safest cities in the western world www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

Event: Investing in Housing and Health: a roadmap to government action. 20 January, 2-3pm. via @ageingbetter.bsky.social Further info: ageing-better.org.uk/events/inves...

Home batteries save people on energy bills and improve grid efficiency - why would you not want to support that? #FutureHomesStandard #housing #fuelpoverty @florenceeshalomi.bsky.social @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social @mhclgdigital.blog.gov.uk.web.brid.gy www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Home batteries save people on energy bills and improve grid efficiency - why would you not want to support that? #FutureHomesStandard #housing #fuelpoverty @florenceeshalomi.bsky.social @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social @mhclgdigital.blog.gov.uk.web.brid.gy www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Very moving #RestIsPolitics Leading episode with #ProfessorMarkWilliams on mental health and the power of mindfulness... music.youtube.com/watch?v=wqC3...

Families using the Warm Homes allowance to improve their home insulation and protect loved ones have been hit by a system which fails to hold bad installers to account: #WarmHomes #BuildingRegulation www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

West London housing delayed by new data centres, report finds - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Planning is dead. Long live planning! Who we care to house, whether we offer hope and democracy, and will we redistribute land wealth are all essentially moral questions. You cannot ‘reform’ planning without first addressing these, argues Hugh Ellis in this blog. www.tcpa.org.uk/northern-lig...

Read the statement from TCPA Chief Executive, Fiona Howie, in response to the publication of the proposed reforms to the National Planning Policy Framework & other changes to the planning system: shorturl.at/78FvI #NPPF #PlanningBill #PlanningReform #GardenCityPrinciples #Placemaking #PublicHealth