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Delighted to catch up with two POS (Planning Officers Society) planning stars, President Karen Shaw and Catriona Riddell, at today’s Joint Networks’ Conference in London. #proudofplanning #proudofplanners #publicsectormatters

Next up at the POS (Planning Officers Society) Networks Conference is Catriona Riddell discussing the Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation agenda (and strategic planning!)
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Next up at today’s POS (Planning Officers Society) Joint Networks Conference in London is a panel debate on London’s emergency housing support package. #policyplanning #publicsectormatters #proudofplanning

Shelly Rouse from the Planning Advisory Service (PAS) discusses the new local plans regime at the POS (Planning Officers Society) 🏳️‍🌈 Joint Networks Conference in London. Current local plan system (Reg 18 and Reg 19 Plans) to come to an end on 31 December 2026. #publicsectormatters #proudofplanning

Next up at the POS (Planning Officers Society) Joint Networks Conference in London is Steven Bell and Nagla Stevens, from Birketts Solicitors discussing what do the new NPPF and NDMPs mean for local authorities. #planningpolicy #publicsectormatters #proudofplanning

First up at the Planning Officers’ Society (POS) Joint Networks Conference with POS London is Michael Bingham OBE, to give an update from Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government. #proudofplanning #publicsectormatters

The Planning Officers’ Society Devt Management Network meeting closed with Catriona Riddell providing an update on the Local Government Reorgansiation (LGR) project. LGR is a subject that will increasingly occupy the thoughts of public sector planners over the coming months. #publicsectormatters

David Waterhouse from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government provides an update on the work of the Ministry for the Planning Officers’ Society Joint Networks Conference in Birmingham today. #proudofplanning #proudofplanners #publicsectormatters

Garreth Bruff, Planning Advisory Service (PAS) is now providing an update at the Planning Officers Society Joint Networks Conference in Birmingham today. #proudofplanning #publicsectormatters

Next up is Simon Berkeley, Head of Local Plans, Planning Inspectorate providing a Local Plans update at the Planning Officers Society (POS) Joint Networks Conference in Birmingham. #publicsectormatters #proudofplanning

First up at the Planning Officers Society joint networks conference in Birmingham is Catriona Riddell presenting on “Planning positively for the future”. #proudofplanning #publicsectormatters

Looking forward to taking part in the @POSisit joint networks conference in Birmingham today. A great lineup as always. #proudofplanning #proudofplanners #publicsectormatters

Many congratulations to the team at Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service on winning the 'Local Authority of the Year – East of England Award' at the 2025 @rtpiplanners.bsky.social for planning excellence in Cambridge. #proudofplanning #proudofplanners #publicsectormatters #planning #awards

The latest survey results in The Planner Magazine continues to highlight the continuing pressure on recruitment and retention in the planning profession #publicsectormatters

The final session of the
Planning Officers’ Society Annual Conference hears from Dr Michael Bingham OBE, Deputy Director—Planning Policy on the latest planning issues. #publicsectormatters #proudofplanning
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The next session at the POS (Planning Officers Society) 🏳️‍🌈 Annual Conference is hearing from Catriona Riddell, discussing strategic planning #publicsectormatters #proudofplanning

Next up at the POS (Planning Officers Society) 🏳️‍🌈 Annual Conference is Professor John Sturzaker, University of Hertfordshire discussing Green belts—past, present and future? #publicsectormatters #proudofplanning #GreenBelts

Next up at the POS (Planning Officers Society) 🏳️‍🌈 Annual Conference is Professor Richard Kingston, University of Manchester discusses challenges with the use of AI in planning #digitalplanning #publicsectormatters

Next up at the POS (Planning Officers Society) 🏳️‍🌈 Annual Conference is Alastair Parvin CEO, Open Systems Lab discusses digital planning #digitalplanning #publicsectormatters

The 2nd day of the Planning Officers’ Society Annual Conference is hearing from Lois Taylor Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government on open digital planning. #publicsectormatters #proudofplanners #proudofplanning

The 2nd day of the Planning Officers’ Society Annual Conference is about to start. Looking forward to an excellent day. #publicsectormatters #proudofplanners #proudofplanning

Stephen Hill, Director, Hyas Associates discusses Place-making and the use of design codes at @Planning Officers’ Society Annual Conference in Hatfield #publicsectormatters #proudofplanning #placemaking

The Planning Officers’s Society Annual Conference hears from Lee Smith, Head of Planning, Fareham Borough Council and Helen Armes, Partner, David Lock Associates discuss Welborne Garden Village #publicsectormatters

Next up at the Planning Officers’ Society Annual Conference is Kevin Steptoe of East Herts District Council who is discussing the work being done in relation to Harlow and Gilston Garden Town. #publicsectormatters #proudofplanning

Gemma Hyde from the @thetcpa.bsky.social presenting on Health and New Towns at the Planning Officers’ Society Annual Conference in Hatfield #proudofplanning #publicsectormatters

Planning Officers Society Annual Conf is just over a week away & there is time to register. Join us to hear Emily Hadley MHCLG Alastair Parvin Open Sys, Prof Richard Kingston & Josh Hoare-Matthews, Urban Intel discuss digital planning www.planningofficers.org.uk/events/annua...
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Hatfield is the location for this year’s Planning Officers’ Society Annual Conference. I have put together a programme covering health, design, garden communities, green belts, digital planning & strategic planning: www.planningofficers.org.uk/events/annua...
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The Planning Officers’ Society has recently published guidance on ‘Local Development Orders and their Practical Implementation.’ Local Development Orders (LDOs) were introduced in the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. www.planningofficers.org.uk/uploads/news... #publicsectormatters

The Planning Officers’ Society (POS) Annual Conference is being held on the 12-13 June 2025 at Hatfield House in Hertfordshire. Please SAVE THE DATE. It’s going to be a really great event. #publicsectormatters #proudofplanning #proudofplanners