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Former top planning inspector remembered for commitment

14 December 2007

The high-profile planner in charge of the government's failed super casinos bid, Stephen Crow, died following a heart attack last week.

Debate rages on gateway

14 December 2007

The Thames Gateway should be run by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) or the London Development Agency, London mayor Ken Livingstone said this week.

Prime-time appearance has put RTPI on the media map

14 December 2007

As 2007 draws to a close, Andrew Kliman looks back at an impressive media showing for the RTPI this year.

Stones face end of road

14 December 2007

After two decades of study and review, efforts to balance cost and environmental demands on road improvements at Stonehenge have finally been abandoned, reports Catherine Early.

War of the Roses

By Chris Shepley

14 December 2007

Imagine London with a large range of mountains running through the centre.

Learning partners provide graduate support

14 December 2007

Two employers show that embracing learning partner status has benefits both for them and for their trainees, writes Jacqui Ward.

Scotland and Ireland show the way with spatial planning frameworks

14 December 2007

The vital role of planners in the political agenda is now recognised and the new generation who are joining the profession are getting the training to ensure that they are able to respond to the challenge, says Jim Claydon.

Affordable housing cash allocated

13 December 2007

The government has confirmed its affordable housing investment programme for the next three years.

Birmingham eyes development fillip

13 December 2007

The development of Birmingham will be prioritised in a bid to lift the West Midlands' economy, a new 20-year strategy for the region launched this week reveals.

High profile planner dies

13 December 2007

The man in charge of the government's failed plan for super casinos has died.