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‘On the horizon is a legally unfettered behemoth capable of coercing organisations, negating rights, suppressing speech and reshaping the economy and society of the United States – all at the whim of the Oval Office.’ Aziz Huq on Trump’s first month: www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...

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This is a really important blog that challenges the government's regression towards short-term GDP growth over policies that will promote long term healthy and sustainable communities: www.tcpa.org.uk/the-nppf-and...

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Looking forward to hearing from the #HealthyHomes finalists, this afternoon at the Festival of Pineapples—registration is free: bit.ly/4h3oZOo

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Beyond Building Safety: Why Can’t Healthy Homes be Grenfell’s Legacy? Healthy Buildings Network Leeds is hosting a free seminar on 27 Feb (2-4pm) at the University of Leeds with guest speaker, Pete Apps, a freelance journalist specialising in housing. Reserve your place: shorturl.at/QUmq9

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'We are in the paradigm shift away from the simplistic notion that it is doctors and nurses who do health, and back to a recognition that many sectors have a central part to play.' Our latest TCPA archives blog explores the relationship between planning & public health: shorturl.at/ZXx0I

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An urgent reminder in the new drama #toxictown about the dangers of cutting 'red tape', where removal of environmental protections resulted in serious birth defects in Corby New Town. @BBCRadio4 #StarttheWeek #NewTowns #Health www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

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Join the Healthy Buildings Network Leeds to explore 'Beyond Building Safety: Why Can’t Healthy Homes be Grenfell’s Legacy?' With award-winning journalist and author @peteapps.bsky.social 📅 Thurs 27 February 🕑 2pm to 4pm 🗺️ University of Leeds Campus Book your place: forms.office.com/e/WsMqjuwsca

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‘Our community deserves beauty’: one man’s mission to green a UK tree desert🌳 www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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IPPR report shows that planning system is not the blocker to housing development some people suggest >> www.ippr.org/articles/str...

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🍍 We're counting down the days until next week's Festival of Pineapples🍍 The new Healthy Homes category, sponsored by Wates Group, celebrates homes that incorporate healthy living into their design, delivery & ongoing governance. Watch the judging online for free on 25-27 Feb: shorturl.at/WOnGE

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Highly recommend this amazing account of a priest in Mariupol, Ukraine who adopted over 40 street kids: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Why the government should not expect the private sector to sort the housing crisis: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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IPPR report shows that planning system is not the blocker to housing development some people suggest >> www.ippr.org/articles/str...

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Being exposed to indoor burning can increase your risk of developing lung cancer and lung disease 🫁 This Clean Air Night, learn and share the facts about wood burning to protect your health and your family ⬇️ cleanairnight.org.uk

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Much has been written this morning about the govt 'unveiling' plans (again) for the next generation of new towns. We know quality of all new dev is critically important so am pleased @thetcpa.bsky.social is hosting a webinar now on child friendly planning and design... (pic from Kennington, London)

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Solar can make a big dent in fuel poverty for lower income households. On average, a solar panel would get suitable fuel poor households over halfway towards the reduction in energy spending they need to move out of fuel poverty. Read our latest analysis to learn more ⤵️ https://buff.ly/4hyzAB7

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Free webinar: How can we create a more child-friendly built environment? Thursday 13th Feb 10-12. Should be good! @timrgill.bsky.social @thetcpa.bsky.social www.tcpa.org.uk/event/child-...

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Find out what the latest updates on planning reform mean for local authorities, planners & communities in our webinar on 25 February (10-11.30m). With Michael Bingham OBE (Deputy Director, Planning Policy, MHCLG) & a panel of industry experts. Discount available for TCPA members: shorturl.at/FMZNJ

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New research highlights pathways to high-quality housing in disadvantaged communities. It outlines essential lessons for policymakers, developers & planners. The research was conducted by Place Alliance at UCL, & supported by the TCPA, Civic Voice & the Urban Design Group: shorturl.at/F0b6E

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Our #HealthyHomes monthly update is now online, with our latest blog, housing news and events, including @ippr.bsky.social's report looking at how child poverty is directly affected by housing costs: www.tcpa.org.uk/resources/he...

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Our #HealthyHomes monthly update is now online, with our latest blog, housing news and events, including @ippr.bsky.social's report looking at how child poverty is directly affected by housing costs: www.tcpa.org.uk/resources/he...

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🌊 This afternoon's free webinar will focus on the implications of the new flood risk and coastal erosion data on development planning. ✅ The session will help local authority officers to prepare for and to use the new data when it’s published in spring. 🕐 1pm - 2.30pm 🎫 Register: shorturl.at/LStbO

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Vast majority of projects side-step Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)

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I’m getting really fed up of these abstract attacks on ‘regulation’ - why is Andy Haldane advocating the Doge approach for UK - blanket halving the number of regulators and their budgets? on.ft.com/416pqlx 1/2

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From parks and cycle lanes to grocery shops and the local GP surgery - the places & spaces that surround us shape how we go about our daily lives. Our new #HealthyHomes blog explores how to ensure that all new homes have access to vital local amenities, nature and transport. 🔗 shorturl.at/zIUKo

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Be clear about what Trump and Musk’s aid axe will do: people will face terror and starve, many will die | Gordon Brown

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'You can't speak about deregulation AND say you're going to keep your promises to #Grenfell survivors and be believed, when deregulation caused the fire in the first place' Emma O'Connor, Grenfell Tower resident on @bbcradio4.bsky.social Today #Housing #FireSafety www.tcpa.org.uk/ensuring-all...

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Exciting to hear about the broad social, environmental and economic benefits of co-housing found @ MarmaladeLane and that there will be a new co-housing site at #Northstowe via #FrancisWright, @WeAreTown

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Important conversation today about how communities can help lead future #NewTowns including via #CommunityLandTrust, #Cooperative, #SelfBuild and #Cohousing options @tomchance.bsky.social

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159,000 children didn't have a home last year. Nearly 1m children will be affected by shortfalls in housing support by March 2026. Comprehensive Spending Review must fund the delivery of 90,000 social homes a year -Pauline Neate #Shelter #Affordable #HealthyHomes www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

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Be inspired and learn how to create child-friendly planning and urban design in our free webinar on 13 February. Explore case studies from Spain, Slovakia, Albania and Germany. Register: www.tcpa.org.uk/event/child-friendly-planning-and-design-insights-and-experiences-from-european-cities/

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We're hosting two free webinars next week. Add these dates to your diary. 👇 📢 11 Feb: Learn what the new flood risk & coastal erosion mapping means for development planning. 📣 13 Feb: Explore four European case studies that offer insights into child-friendly planning. 🎟️ www.tcpa.org.uk/events/

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'From patchwork to tapestry' explores challenges & opportunities encountered by projects which seek to ‘retrofit’ long-term stewardship where there are existing communities & stewardship arrangements in place. It's useful for local authorities, developers & community organisations shorturl.at/KZDd3

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🦇 Joining the Bat Conservation Trust is an ideal way to show your support for bats. By becoming a member, you will be directly helping to protect bats and their habitats for future generations to enjoy. And a subscription to our magazine(s) doesn't hurt either 😉 buff.ly/3B5pBPd

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Really useful reviews and comparisons of different Solar PV options from #FederationMasterBuilders - although doesn't score for supply chain labour and environment standards or use of conflict minerals: www.fmb.org.uk/homepicks/so...

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Quote of the day: “We shall be judged for a year or two by the number of houses we build. We shall be judged in ten years’ time by the type of houses we build” - Nye Bevin #housing #HealthyHomes #QualityofGrowth www.tcpa.org.uk/collection/c...

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The government must urgently scale up investment in genuinely affordable #HealthyHomes to protect children and families and vulnerable people. And stop Right to Buy now.

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Useful CPD resource on managing noise when meeting Building Regulation Approved Document O on Overheating #thermalcomfort #noise #healthyhomes: constructionmanagement.co.uk/courses/cpd-...

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Excellent conversation about how we have gone backwards on #ClimateChange since the Kyoto Protocol in 1997, despite overwhelming evidence. And the importance of seeking agreement and visualising a better future #starttheweek via @BBCRadio4 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Very scary that @RachelReeves, #Treasury is regressing back to a time when economic growth was the primary aim, regardless of the quality of that growth. We have known for decades that that myopic view has failed both people and the planet - the very things that the economy should be working for!

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UK upholds ban on bee-killing pesticide in Britain But exports billions of tonnes of it for use in developing countries www.hse.gov.uk/pic/export-r... In 2022, UK sold 14bn tonnes of thiamethoxam to EU (where it's banned) for re-sale to countries such as Chile, Argentina, Mali, Kenya, Nigeria

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Learn the facts about wood burning and how it harms your health and the planet by visiting the Clean Air Hub ⬇️ and exploring hashtag #CleanAirNight https://buff.ly/2I8z2Gi

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While outdoor air pollution often dominates headlines, the air inside our homes is an equally significant, yet overlooked, threat to health. New blog: www.tcpa.org.uk/prevent-air-pollution/ #Pollution #AirQuality #HealthyHomes #Damp #Mould #Ventilation #PermittedDevelopment #PublicHealth #Housing

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Pre-registrations are open for the launch event of a new report by the Place Alliance: 'How high-quality housing can be delivered in less well-off areas in England' Date: early Feb (more info to follow) www.udg.org.uk/content/how-high-quality-housing-can-be-delivered-less-well-areas-report-launch

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The TCPA's Hugh Ellis & Katy Lock will be speaking at @thebartlettucl.bsky.social public lecture on 23 Jan, 6-9pm. 'New Town Renaissance? The Prospects for 21st C. New Towns' www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/new-town-renaissance-the-prospects-for-21st-century-new-towns-tickets-1105440053959?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Sign up to our February webinars: Tues 11 - Implications of flood risk and coastal erosion data on development planning (NAFRA2 & NCERM) Thurs 13 - Child-friendly planning and design: insights and experiences from European cities Tues 25 - Planning reform update Book now: www.tcpa.org.uk/events/

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What can we learn from cities that are designing with children and young people in mind? Join this free webinar on 13 February to explore case studies from Spain, Slovakia, Albania and Germany. www.tcpa.org.uk/event/child-friendly-planning-and-design-insights-and-experiences-from-european-cities/

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