Fiona Howie
@fionahowie.bsky.social
Chief exec of the Town and Country Planning Association, and former chief exec of Campaign for National Parks.
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It looks like Reform has lost *another* councillor at Kent County Council.
Isabella Kemp now sits as an Independent, according to the council website.
Means that Kent has lost ***16%*** of its Reform councillors since May👀
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Isabella Kemp now sits as an Independent, according to the council website.
Means that Kent has lost ***16%*** of its Reform councillors since May👀
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Reform Is Losing Councillors Elected In May At An 'Unusual' Rate
Reform UK has lost more than 5 per cent of the councillors it had elected six months ago, an analysis by PoliticsHome has found.
www.politicshome.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:39 AM
It looks like Reform has lost *another* councillor at Kent County Council.
Isabella Kemp now sits as an Independent, according to the council website.
Means that Kent has lost ***16%*** of its Reform councillors since May👀
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
Isabella Kemp now sits as an Independent, according to the council website.
Means that Kent has lost ***16%*** of its Reform councillors since May👀
www.politicshome.com/news/article...
How did he get away with it? I was sure Joe Marler wouldn’t drop it. #celebritytraitors
Is anyone going to remember that Alan forgot he had a shield…? #celebritytraitors
October 30, 2025 at 10:08 PM
How did he get away with it? I was sure Joe Marler wouldn’t drop it. #celebritytraitors
Is anyone going to remember that Alan forgot he had a shield…? #celebritytraitors
October 29, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Is anyone going to remember that Alan forgot he had a shield…? #celebritytraitors
Things are pretty tense at Brighton Pier!
October 28, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Things are pretty tense at Brighton Pier!
The Christmas Shop in Selfridges is quite something.
October 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The Christmas Shop in Selfridges is quite something.
While I don't know if it really was 'good news' for Starmer, I think this line is important to note:
'The result was a very disappointing one for Reform, who were optimistic about winning the seat and justifying their polling status as favourites to win the Welsh elections in May.'
'The result was a very disappointing one for Reform, who were optimistic about winning the seat and justifying their polling status as favourites to win the Welsh elections in May.'
Why Caerphilly may be good news for Starmer.
✍️ Tim Shipman
✍️ Tim Shipman
Why Caerphilly may be good news for Starmer
I wonder whether hidden within the Caerphilly by-election result is good news for Keir Starmer. It was a disappointing night for Reform.
www.spectator.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 9:22 AM
While I don't know if it really was 'good news' for Starmer, I think this line is important to note:
'The result was a very disappointing one for Reform, who were optimistic about winning the seat and justifying their polling status as favourites to win the Welsh elections in May.'
'The result was a very disappointing one for Reform, who were optimistic about winning the seat and justifying their polling status as favourites to win the Welsh elections in May.'
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We've published 3 new guides to help communities tackle climate-related issues in their areas:
Guide to flood risk 🌊
Guide to overheating 🌡️
Guide to retrofit 🏡
These free resources highlight how local communities are putting sustainable planning principles into practise.
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Guide to flood risk 🌊
Guide to overheating 🌡️
Guide to retrofit 🏡
These free resources highlight how local communities are putting sustainable planning principles into practise.
shorturl.at/L4ZJq
October 22, 2025 at 10:27 AM
We've published 3 new guides to help communities tackle climate-related issues in their areas:
Guide to flood risk 🌊
Guide to overheating 🌡️
Guide to retrofit 🏡
These free resources highlight how local communities are putting sustainable planning principles into practise.
shorturl.at/L4ZJq
Guide to flood risk 🌊
Guide to overheating 🌡️
Guide to retrofit 🏡
These free resources highlight how local communities are putting sustainable planning principles into practise.
shorturl.at/L4ZJq
If, like me, you are struggling to contain your excitement while waiting for the next episode of #celebritytraitors - would recommend this to help pass some of the time…
youtu.be/Uxbncl2E_VY?...
youtu.be/Uxbncl2E_VY?...
CELEBRITY TRAITORS: Week Two Reaction
YouTube video by The Rest Is Entertainment
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October 18, 2025 at 9:45 PM
If, like me, you are struggling to contain your excitement while waiting for the next episode of #celebritytraitors - would recommend this to help pass some of the time…
youtu.be/Uxbncl2E_VY?...
youtu.be/Uxbncl2E_VY?...
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RIBA Stirling Prize 2025: London Social Housing Project Is The Best New Building in Britain for 2025 www.timeout.com/london/news/...
This London social housing project has been crowned the best new building in Britain for 2025
It was designed to combat loneliness among older people
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October 18, 2025 at 9:30 AM
RIBA Stirling Prize 2025: London Social Housing Project Is The Best New Building in Britain for 2025 www.timeout.com/london/news/...
As the article also notes, 500 times in a year is equivalent to twice every working day. And representatives of BP, Shell and Equinor met ministers 100 times between them.
October 16, 2025 at 1:42 PM
As the article also notes, 500 times in a year is equivalent to twice every working day. And representatives of BP, Shell and Equinor met ministers 100 times between them.
One of the most surprising things I’ve seen on TV for a while. #CelebrityTraitors
October 15, 2025 at 9:35 PM
One of the most surprising things I’ve seen on TV for a while. #CelebrityTraitors
I am so bloomin’ excited about the next episode of #celebritytraitors
October 15, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I am so bloomin’ excited about the next episode of #celebritytraitors
Slightly unusual Thursday lunchtime for me today. Was lovely to catch up with @morphetminor.bsky.social, @samerb.bsky.social, Liz Peace and others. And many congratulations to the winners; including Samantha McClary.
October 9, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Slightly unusual Thursday lunchtime for me today. Was lovely to catch up with @morphetminor.bsky.social, @samerb.bsky.social, Liz Peace and others. And many congratulations to the winners; including Samantha McClary.
As someone who was at Labour conf, I think this article articulates why I found it so frustrating. If solving the housing crisis was easy - surely we wouldn’t be in the position we are in? We need serious discussions about systems change and a proper housing strategy. Not gimmicky hats.
October 8, 2025 at 8:19 PM
As someone who was at Labour conf, I think this article articulates why I found it so frustrating. If solving the housing crisis was easy - surely we wouldn’t be in the position we are in? We need serious discussions about systems change and a proper housing strategy. Not gimmicky hats.
‘A government source said: “The Treasury is desperate to make announcements on planning, but the truth is we are already doing most of the stuff we wanted to, and trying to reopen all of that is not a good idea.”’
Ministers to announce significant changes to UK’s planning system
Ministers to announce significant changes to UK’s planning system
Exclusive: Differences over changes to environmental and legal provisions to prompt economic growth hint at chaos at heart of government
www.theguardian.com
October 5, 2025 at 1:41 PM
‘A government source said: “The Treasury is desperate to make announcements on planning, but the truth is we are already doing most of the stuff we wanted to, and trying to reopen all of that is not a good idea.”’
Good to hear @natfednews.bsky.social making this point. I have certainly spoken to RPs who won't take on S106 homes because they are not energy efficient enough. RPs are being ambitious on standards for both themselves as organisations and their residents.
October 2, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Good to hear @natfednews.bsky.social making this point. I have certainly spoken to RPs who won't take on S106 homes because they are not energy efficient enough. RPs are being ambitious on standards for both themselves as organisations and their residents.
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Reform say it is "disgusting and libellous" to suggest that Nigel Farage flirted with Hitler Youth when he was young.
Here's how a former teacher at his school remembers it
Here's how a former teacher at his school remembers it
October 1, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Reform say it is "disgusting and libellous" to suggest that Nigel Farage flirted with Hitler Youth when he was young.
Here's how a former teacher at his school remembers it
Here's how a former teacher at his school remembers it
Having left Liverpool and #Labourpartyconference today, I hope to never see a ‘build, baby build’ hat again.
September 30, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Having left Liverpool and #Labourpartyconference today, I hope to never see a ‘build, baby build’ hat again.
Initial response from @thetcpa.bsky.social to the New Towns publications today at link below. Lots to digest so we have focused on the Gov response for now but will, no doubt, have more to say… #newtowns #placemaking
www.linkedin.com/posts/tcpa_i...
www.linkedin.com/posts/tcpa_i...
Initial government response - September 2025 | Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA)
Responding to the New Towns publications today, the chief executive of the Town and Country Planning Association, Fiona Howie, said:
‘As the Prime Minister acknowledged this morning, new new towns a...
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September 28, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Initial response from @thetcpa.bsky.social to the New Towns publications today at link below. Lots to digest so we have focused on the Gov response for now but will, no doubt, have more to say… #newtowns #placemaking
www.linkedin.com/posts/tcpa_i...
www.linkedin.com/posts/tcpa_i...
'The next generation of new towns must be well-connected, well-designed, sustainable, healthy and attractive places where people want to live and have all the infrastructure, amenities and services necessary to sustain thriving communities established from the outset.'
We warmly welcome all 12 of the locations recommend by the Taskforce with Tempsford, Crews Hill and Leeds South Bank looking particularly promising.
We are today commencing a SEA to support final decisions on precisely which sites will be taken forward.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
We are today commencing a SEA to support final decisions on precisely which sites will be taken forward.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Initial government response - September 2025
www.gov.uk
September 28, 2025 at 8:13 AM
'The next generation of new towns must be well-connected, well-designed, sustainable, healthy and attractive places where people want to live and have all the infrastructure, amenities and services necessary to sustain thriving communities established from the outset.'
Will be on my way to Liverpool tomorrow so miss the actual speech - but luckily useful summary in advance below!
Plan to build 12 new towns in England to be unveiled at Labour conference
Plan to build 12 new towns in England to be unveiled at Labour conference
Housing secretary is set to announce initiative modelled on Clement Attlee’s postwar ‘housing boom’
The government is expected to announce on Sunday a programme to build 12 new towns across England in a bid to address the country’s housing crisis.
The housing secretary, Steve Reed, will unveil the initiative at Labour’s annual conference as it begins in Liverpool. The prime minister, Keir Starmer, described the proposals as “national renewal in action”. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
September 27, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Will be on my way to Liverpool tomorrow so miss the actual speech - but luckily useful summary in advance below!
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RTPI has signed a joint letter with more than 30 organisations calling for £6.8m in urgent funding to support Planning Schools to continue to recruit and train apprentice planners.
Read the joint letter:
https://www.rtpi.org.uk/letter-to-matthew-pennycook-mp-minister-for-housing-and-planning/
Read the joint letter:
https://www.rtpi.org.uk/letter-to-matthew-pennycook-mp-minister-for-housing-and-planning/
September 25, 2025 at 1:47 PM
RTPI has signed a joint letter with more than 30 organisations calling for £6.8m in urgent funding to support Planning Schools to continue to recruit and train apprentice planners.
Read the joint letter:
https://www.rtpi.org.uk/letter-to-matthew-pennycook-mp-minister-for-housing-and-planning/
Read the joint letter:
https://www.rtpi.org.uk/letter-to-matthew-pennycook-mp-minister-for-housing-and-planning/
Good to hear both @gideonamos.bsky.social and @sarahgibsonmp.bsky.social at #LibDem conference highlighting the importance of SME house builders and reigniting social house building by councils if more homes are to be built.
September 22, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Good to hear both @gideonamos.bsky.social and @sarahgibsonmp.bsky.social at #LibDem conference highlighting the importance of SME house builders and reigniting social house building by councils if more homes are to be built.
Getting a little vitamin D in between fringes and meetings at Lib Dem party conference. #Bournemouth #partyconferenceseason
September 22, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Getting a little vitamin D in between fringes and meetings at Lib Dem party conference. #Bournemouth #partyconferenceseason
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Do you have excellent organisational skills & are you calm under pressure?
We're looking for an Events & Projects Assistant to help us deliver our programme of high quality, high profile in-person & virtual events.
Apply by 11am on 6 October.
Find out more: www.tcpa.org.uk/vacancy-even...
We're looking for an Events & Projects Assistant to help us deliver our programme of high quality, high profile in-person & virtual events.
Apply by 11am on 6 October.
Find out more: www.tcpa.org.uk/vacancy-even...
September 18, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Do you have excellent organisational skills & are you calm under pressure?
We're looking for an Events & Projects Assistant to help us deliver our programme of high quality, high profile in-person & virtual events.
Apply by 11am on 6 October.
Find out more: www.tcpa.org.uk/vacancy-even...
We're looking for an Events & Projects Assistant to help us deliver our programme of high quality, high profile in-person & virtual events.
Apply by 11am on 6 October.
Find out more: www.tcpa.org.uk/vacancy-even...