Colleagues in DPEA are running a series of training workshops on the appeals process. The first, ‘Planning appeals training for communities’ will take place on 12/06/24 at 6pm. Further details on how to register and submit questions in advance can be found on the attached flyer.

My debut book is open for pre-order. It delves into the integration of cultural awareness across various art+design fields. As an urban planner/educator, I acknowledge my role within a network of diverse professions, communities, and cultures. https://t.co/swGUh5fmtd 1/2

If you're interested in hearing about my Geddes lecture for the @RTPIScotland from an audience perspective then this fantastic blog by @lesleymartin216 will hopefully shed some light. https://t.co/EPkcKWeZA9

I’m really looking forward to next week’s Sir Patrick Geddes Commemorative Lecture on the Poetics of Planning by Kevin P. Gilday. Fancy dialing in over lunch on 21 May? You can book a place here:

Thank you for the invitation to attend the 30th anniversary celebrations @PAS_tweets. What a fantastic turnout. Ivan McKee the new Minister totally embracing his new planning portfolio @SarahBoyack for sponsoring. Reflecting on the fantastic work #Congratulations @PAS_tweets

An event not to be missed. The inspiring @KevinPGilday The use of art in placemaking.

The @SP_LocalGov Housing and Planning committee continued their annual review of the 4th National Planning Framework this morning with witnesses including @HeadsofPlanning @ScotRenew @PlanDemoc @ScotLINK @SustransScot. You can watch proceedings ⬇️ https://t.co/C8xJbIgXhK

It's almost time for this year's Annual Sir Patrick Geddes Lecture, which will be given this year by Kevin P Gilday on the topic of The Poetics of Planning: how art can shape the future. 21st May 1230-1330 - online https://t.co/ST0YQmnt1v @RTPIScotland @RTPIPlanners

Sounds like a great session and so useful for young planners for their career path.

Today I had my last #RTPI Young Planner Conference. I joined #SYPN in 2019 and since then have really enjoyed contributing to the annual conference. I will surely miss this event in the coming years. Super proud of what @jlrh90 and the rest of the team delivered today. ❤️

One of the main objectives of the #SYPC24 was inspiring #youngplanners to consider various roles within this sector. The panel session presented a diverse overviews of where you could end up. Great to hear about personal experiences, challenges and rewards.

Thanks to all at SYPN and RTPI Scotland for organising a really informative and thought provoking event. It was a real pleasure to present to so many positive and enthusiastic young planners. The future’s bright…

I had the pleasure of chairing the last session of the day at #SYPC24 on “Measuring Performance & Skills” by @CraigMMcLaren who has a very inspiring planning background. Follow his work in @improvserv to see what he is doing as the first National Planning Improvement Champion.

A huge welcome to everyone in TIC today for the Scottish Young Planners' Conference. Have a great day 😁 #TICevents #welcome @RTPIPlanners

I’m here in Glasgow this morning reminiscing about being a “young” planner, and delighted to be taking part in the “where do planners end up” session as part of #SYPC24 @RTPIScotland today. A fab conference programme for the day focussing on Future Planners.

Great to hear our Minister @JoeFitzSNP speaking this morning at the #SYPC24 @RTPIScotland acknowledging the important role young planners will play in our journey to net zero.

Looking forward for today’ conference #SYPConf24 first selfie 🤳

Great to hear Planning Minister @JoeFitzSNP speak so positively and passionately about planning and planners at today’s Scottish Young Planners’ Conference in Glasgow #SYPC24

Delighted that ⁦@ThePlanner_RTPI⁩ has asked me to write a regular column for their website. In ‘Planning Positive’ I share thoughts from a Scottish policy & practice perspective on what has or hasn’t worked. Hopefully you will find it interesting!

Looking forward to speaking at this @RTPIWScotland chapter event taking place on 30 April "An Introduction to the National Planning Improvement Framework" along with Kevin Murphy of @H_F_S and Sarah Shaw of @GlasgowCC . Details and booking ⬇️ https://t.co/4Edc2NQOQr