The LPA Engage task group aims to provide low cost training that will cover some of the basic skills needed for Planning Officer's and those working in associated departments. With an ever evolving planning policy landscape and mounting local government challenges, the LPA Engage group seeks to work with Local Planning Authorities to offer tailored training, help improve working conditions and promote the perceptions of the public sector.
Current offers - available to RTPI North West Region only.
CPD Programme 2025 – 10 full day events with early bird discounted rates until the end of February. However, the discounted rates are offered to LPAs throughout the year, with no increase in cost.
LPA Training Events – In addition to the main programme above, this year we are running 6 events below aimed at LPA planners. These are offered at substantially discounted prices of £30 +VAT for members and £45 +VAT for non members. Note that the discounts on the events below apply to LPAs only.
BNG: Through an LPA's Lens - 24 April - Stockport
Heritage - 4 June - location tbc (Rochdale or Manchester)
Enforcement Update - 23 October - Manchester
Design Engaging and discussing the benefits of design with planners and non planners - 18 September - Manchester
Design: Ensuring outstanding design through development management - 4 November - Burnley
Design: Promoting outstanding design through policy - 19 November - Trafford
Buy Now Pay Later – We understand that you may have budget restraints, or not able to book CPD until the new financial year. As our events start on Monday 3 March, we would be happy for you to place the bookings now and you can be invoiced at a date that’s convenient to your organisation.
Contact Bev Watson for further details