🎺 We've launched new child-friendly planning resources for Local Plan policy teams. This set of practical ‘plug-in’ materials can help planners to embed the rights, needs and voices of children and young people consistently and effectively. www.tcpa.org.uk/resources/ch...

It's my own fault for using ChatGPT as a search tool, but this really made me laugh. "...with an important nuance..." is sublime 🤌

Strange situation where we await a statement from Iran to check whether there's any truth to what US president is saying.

For anyone in the built env sector who was feeling too relaxed after submitting their response to the NPPF, PPG, estate management consultations… another one out shortly. www.gov.uk/government/n...

It boggles the mind when you think about how META pissed away $80 billion on the failed metaverse. Imagine if that had gone to finance the energy transition instead.

According the the Land Use Framework, to give planning authorities, developers and investors info about env, climate, food and rural priorities to make investment decisions Gov will…

Top priority this morning - send out my 43rd and final set of @thetcpa.bsky.social board papers. Then, off to the launch of the Government's long awaited land use framework.

“In Rotherham, as elsewhere, the things that are impactful and enduring are led by its citizens, rather than those who parachute in to impose their ideas. Positive change happens when people are supported to explore new things,”

Am using Mother’s Day as an excuse to eat Chocolate Orange for brunch. It was that or a Curly Wurly.

Cor, sure would feel great right now if we were self-sufficient in renewable energy, and laughing at all the rubes reliant on global oil supplies. We'd have a bit of a swagger in our step today.

do we think we'll ever see the sun in London again or was that one day last week the last bit of it, was that it

Walked over 19km today doing the Monopoly Run with my niece. Thousands of scouts, girl guides and explorers involved. Our strategy apparently did not work out well - ended the day with -£900. #monrun26 #MR26

WHY DO ALL THESE HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES WANT TO BE CONNECTED TO THE BLOODY INTERNET? Our landlady installed light switches that don't work properly unless you use them in conjunction with an app. I don't want a fucking app for light switches. I just want to switch a light on and off, using a switch.

"I'm not sure that anyone who voted Green (in Gorton and Denton) works" says Nigel Farage. So not just smearing the winners of the by-election his party just lost, but all of their voters too.

once your email storage is full you should be allowed to graduate from it. no more emails for you. you’ve seen enough emails. you’re free now

FFS, just go ahead and ban ALL the best people, why don't you.

To the shock of no one

I’ve found it, I’ve found the worst take

The curling is tense. But also, why is Steve Cram on the commentary team for it? #Olympics

If Ed Leigh and Tim Warwood did curling commentary 😂🥌

There was a bracing wind at Hythe beach this morning. #windswept

Despite a gentle hangover, went for a run. Went out too fast. It was awful. #running

Just a word of thanks to our fantastic media. Despite my racist bullying at school, having a senior colleague imprisoned for being a traitor, breaking the MP’s Code Of Conduct 17 times, my dodgy house purchase and even being in the Epstein Files, nobody is demanding I resign!

Hot Take 2: if this is Mandelson's position, there is no reason for him not to issue a statement to this effect. If he has not issued a statement to this effect, the BBC's "understanding" of his actual position may be inaccurate. Stop letting people play this game.

This…. #traitors #thetraitors

Pleased to be at the inauguration of the next @rtpiplanners.bsky.social president, Jan Bessell, today. In her speech she highlighted planning with purpose. The @thetcpa.bsky.social looks forward to working with Jan & her team. Also lovely to catch up with incoming chief exec Rachel Fisher.

At the inauguration of the 2026 @rtpiplanners.bsky.social president, Jan Bessell. Very welcome to hear that her theme for the year will be planning with purpose. @thetcpa.bsky.social look forward to working with Jan and her team in the year ahead.

Jaw-dropping. Has he read the Inquiry Report? And how does fewer planners help. In many councils lack of resource a key factor in planning delays. If regulation is "always the wrong answer" maybe (for example) we should just let anyone call themselves a doctor and treat patients?

a decade is a long time in politics

Am catching up with #TheTraitors from Friday. Fiona went big far too early in the series and totally unnecessarily. Absolute madness. Already looking forward to Wednesday.

After 7 years I've decided to step down from my role as chief exec of @thetcpa.bsky.social in spring. I'm proud of what we have achieved during that time and I've worked with and met lots of incredible people. 1/2

Obligatory central London #snow pic.

This is the 15th year of #DuvetKnowItsChristmas, which is preposterous. Rules: if you find yourself dealing with unusual / claustrophobic / gaudy sleeping arrangements this Christmas Eve, share a picture with the world. Use the hashtag (with capitalisation) and cc me if you can be bothered.

Right, time to crack open the Quality Street.

One of the unexpected highlights of my day - listening to a string quartet play The Pogues, Fairytale of New York.

Another Christmas craft session. This time botanical decorations at the South London Botanical Institute while drinking mulled wine. It’s beginning to feel a bit like Christmas…

@thetcpa.bsky.social Christmas Crafternoon is now in fully swing!

Local news latest. First they came for the Bus Shelter, and I didn't speak out. Then they came for the Tiki Bars...

In 2020 the TCPA launched a free digital archive: an invaluable resource for students, academics, practitioners & politicians across the built & natural environment sector. It includes issues of Town & Country Planning journal and the Bulletin of Environmental Education (BEE). archive.tcpa.org.uk

Are you a local authority planning officer, councillor or practitioner interested in how planning can deliver climate action? On 10 December the @rtpiplanners.bsky.social & TCPA will launch the 5th edition of their guidance on planning for climate change. Webinar registration: shorturl.at/Vp97f

Join the TCPA & the RTPI for the launch of the 5th ed. of their authoritative guidance on planning for climate change. This edition has a new format, with a series of topic resources grouped under the headings of intro & policy context, climate mitigation, & climate adaptation. shorturl.at/KH0Uv

It looks like Reform has lost *another* councillor at Kent County Council. Isabella Kemp now sits as an Independent, according to the council website. Means that Kent has lost ***16%*** of its Reform councillors since May👀 www.politicshome.com/news/article...

How did he get away with it? I was sure Joe Marler wouldn’t drop it. #celebritytraitors

Is anyone going to remember that Alan forgot he had a shield…? #celebritytraitors

Things are pretty tense at Brighton Pier!

The Christmas Shop in Selfridges is quite something.

While I don't know if it really was 'good news' for Starmer, I think this line is important to note: 'The result was a very disappointing one for Reform, who were optimistic about winning the seat and justifying their polling status as favourites to win the Welsh elections in May.'

We've published 3 new guides to help communities tackle climate-related issues in their areas: Guide to flood risk 🌊 Guide to overheating 🌡️ Guide to retrofit 🏡 These free resources highlight how local communities are putting sustainable planning principles into practise. shorturl.at/L4ZJq