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Comment on Can we have a Conservative estimate? by Necropolis

Necropolis — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:17:36 +0000

Love the Cameron picture… it has that distinct aura of Eton freshers week doesn’t it!

Comment on No laughing matter by Necropolis

Necropolis — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:15:36 +0000

And a happy christmas to you.

Comment on No laughing matter by Michael Donnelly

Michael Donnelly — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:46:26 +0000

Did you email or send a letter? I haven’t seen either. Emails should be sent to planning@haymarket.com will chase in the New Year. Remind me to do so. I have no doubt you will. Happy Christmas.

Comment on No laughing matter by Necropolis

Necropolis — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:16:23 +0000

Dear all,

Just to give an update… My original letter was sent on the 7th of December to Planning Magazine and RTPI officers as noted. I’ve yet to receive a reply from any of the recipients (there were 5) either to my personal email address, or in the letters section of the magazine. I appreciate that my letter was a little long for the space there, however, so I’m not surprised it’s not been published.

That being said, this weeks Planning Magazine does have a letter from the RTPI President (page 24 in case you missed it) about the merits of having membership of the RTPI to attract back lapsed members.

Most interestingly, there’s a Fyson piece (page 11) on “the need to argue planning’s front line role as government searches to cut back on public spend”, which does raise some the same points and concerns we’ve raised here about Government cut backs and efficiency savings… but doesn’t get as far as talking about the RTPI’s role in this.

I’d be interested to know if anyone else has had any success or reply? I know other letters and emails have been sent…

Comment on Hopes for 2010 by Justin Packman

Justin Packman — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:09:20 +0000

I agree with Alex

As a planner who was unemployed for half of this year, and might still be unemployed if my firm hadn’t taken me back on reduced pay, I think the challenges to the profession have be grossly understated by the media (including our esteemed Planning Magazine).

Comment on Hopes for 2010 by Necropolis

Necropolis — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:12:50 +0000

http://planningblog.wordpress.com/2009/11/13/no-laughing-matter/

Good question Alex. We’ve raised similar points about what role the RTPI has and should have, and hopefully might get a response soon. I’d be interested what your view on it all is?

Comment on Charles’s Poundbury eco-town vision by Necropolis

Necropolis — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:05:30 +0000

Not to keep raking over old coals… but… where do you think the RTPI stand on this?

Comment on Hopes for 2010 by Alex Kendall

Alex Kendall — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:04:10 +0000

II must take issues with planning magazine can you explain why there is an emphasis on housing in recent editorials? As planners we must much focus on getting our own house in order first. Our profession is in a total, mess spatial planning is an abject failure what is the way ahead? There are hundreds of unemployed planning graduates what is going to be done in 2010? Bob Kerslake (Head of Homes and Communities) was asked at a recent meeting to provide unpaid work to aid these kids. Planning magazine has done nothing on this issue except offering supplements which highlights university courses as I found today (Dec 17th) Advertisers before reality what a thought for 2010!!!!

Comment on Party planners by Michael Donnelly

Michael Donnelly — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:34:04 +0000

Thanks! And you.

Comment on Party planners by The Janet Analogy

The Janet Analogy — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:50:37 +0000

On behalf of all blog readders, and in no way resulting from my post pub inebriation today, I as a planner wish you a very merrry christmas & thx for all your work.