Steve Quartermain on Draft NPPF..framework should be read and interpreted as a whole #YP2011

Steve Q on draft NPPF over 13,000 responses received #ypconf #YP2011

Hector Pearson from National Grid up next- Planning the UK's energy infrastructure #ypconf #YP2011

Significant challenges ahead if we are to deliver the UK's nuclear and wind energy requirements #ypconf #YP2011

Steve Quartermain to review how planners can engage more with ministers. #ypconf #YP2011

Afternoon workshops #YP2011 #ypconf

Afternoon session of YPs conference about to begin- Theme: Opportunities for Growth

HS2 will improve the connectivity between britains cities. Greener way of supporting growth #ypconf #YP2011

Excellent first day at #YP2011 conference now onto The Burlington Hotel for the annual dinner! Have a good evening all if you are attending!

Day 2 of #YP2011 at Birmingham Council House more key speakers today then study tours this afternoon!

Some young planners' with Steve Quartermain at the annual dinner last night #YP2011 #ypconf

Trudi Elliott opens day 2 of the conference with Andrew Whitaker from the HBF up next!

@YPCymru thanks all for the best wishes..conference is going great!

Consultation: take a look at the Planning Aid Good Practice Guidance to Consultation availble on their website! #ypconf

#ypconf pickles is the challenge to growth according to Christopher young

Great debate this morning at #ypconf inspiring the audience to go out and act! closing speech by YPwestmids Chair Laura Smith

To all RTPI licentiates - new APC guidance available from the RTPI, please visit website for more details

RT @SWYoungPlanners Planning for healthy cities seminar 29/11 6pm at Racks Bar, Bristol. Further details soon or email [email protected]

RT @SWYoungPlanners Planning for Healthy Cities, 29/11 6pm Racks Bar, Bristol. More details here - rtpi.org.uk/download/13351…

Looks like Localism Bill Royal Assent to be announced mid-afternoon, watch this space..#LocalismBill