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We need to look at the person, not their haircut

14.03.2019

Richard Douglas

Employers should hire individuals based on ability not their ethnic background, argues Richard Douglas

Spring Statement 2019: £3bn for affordable housing scheme, Borderland Growth Deal cash

13.03.2019

Laura Edgar

Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced a £3 billion Affordable Homes Guarantee Scheme in the Spring Statement, as well as money for the Borderlands Growth Deal.

Soon after touching down in France, Ian Tant (left) and Victoria Hills were discussing the RTPI’s work on the Northern Powerhouse with Keith Mitchell from Peter Brett Associates.

RTPI attends MIPIM

13.03.2019

Laura Edgar

Economic Growth | MIPIM | RTPI | UK

The president and chief executive of the RTPI are attending the world’s leading property exhibition, MIPIM, this week.

News in brief: Morgan leads RTPI awards judging panel; GMCA calls for cycling funding

12.03.2019

Laura Edgar

A round-up of planning news: Tuesday 12 March, 2019

Prioritising tech will result in ‘socially exclusive’ cities

12.03.2019

Laura Edgar

Community Engagement | Infrastructure - Transport | smart cities | Technology | UK

Failing to put people and communities before technology when planning for smart cities and transport networks could see communities become divided and ‘socially exclusive’, says a report.

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Heathrow expansion plans go to court

11.03.2019

Roger Milne

A hearing into a slew of legal challenges to the government’s support for a third runway at Heathrow Airport opens in London’s High Court today (11 March).

RTPI committed to natural solutions to climate change

11.03.2019

Laura Edgar

Blue-Green infrastructure | England | Infrastructure - Green | RTPI | UK

The RTPI has signed a declaration that recognises the ‘critical need for proactive investment’ in natural solutions that address the challenges of flood risk and climate change.