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Brilliant thread from Elliott unpacking this mornings public sector finances
Disappointing government spending and borrowing numbers this morning – not helpful given conflict in the Middle East is likely to worsen the public finances. Other issue today is whether the data support the OBR’s benign forecasts. Thread to follow…
March 20, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Gemma Hyde from the @thetcpa.bsky.social presenting on Health and New Towns at the Planning Officers’ Society Annual Conference in Hatfield #proudofplanning #publicsectormatters
June 12, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Next up at the Planning Officers’ Society Annual Conference is Rob Krzyszowski, Director of Planning & Building Standards, LB Haringey to talk about shaping planning services. #posconference2026 #proudofplanning #proudofplanners #publicsectormatters
July 9, 2026 at 11:44 AM
The Planning Officers’ Society Devt Management Network meeting closed with Catriona Riddell providing an update on the Local Government Reorgansiation (LGR) project. LGR is a subject that will increasingly occupy the thoughts of public sector planners over the coming months. #publicsectormatters
November 28, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Reflecting on another uplifting POS (Planning Officers Society) Annual Conference in Nottingham. There were some excellent speakers and a great deal of passion throughout the two days. #proudofplanning #publicsectormatters #posconference2026
July 10, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Next up at the Planning Officers’ Society Annual Conference in Nottingham today is Becki Patten of the Planning Inspectorate. #posconference2026 #proudofplanning #proudofplanners #publicsectormatters
July 10, 2026 at 10:01 AM
The Planning Officers’ Society Annual Conference in Nottingham today. President Karen Shaw opens the second day. #proudofplanning #proudofplanners #publicsectormatters
July 10, 2026 at 8:57 AM
Next speaker at the Planning Officers’ Society Annual Conference in Nottingham is Jackie Sadek, Chair, UK Innovation Corridor and Founder/Director, Urban Strategy. #proudofplanning #proudofplanners #publicsectormatters
July 10, 2026 at 9:41 AM
First speaker on the second day of the Planning Officers’ Society Conference in Nottingham is James Scott Group Director, Urban & Civic. He tells the conference ‘as planners you have to understand the economic context in which you are working’ #proudofplanning #proudofplanners #publicsectormatters
July 10, 2026 at 9:16 AM
Next up at the Planning Officers’ Society (POS) Conference in Nottingham is David Waterhouse, Ministry Housing, Communities and Local Government providing a government update. #proudofplanning #proudofplanners #publicsectormatters
July 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Looking forward to the @POSisit Annual Conference in Nottingham today. Promises to be a great event. #proudofplanning #publicsectormatters
July 9, 2026 at 8:42 AM
Next up at the Planning Officers’ Society Annual Conference in Nottingham today is Stephen Kelly, Director of Planning, Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service discussing planning at scale. #proudofplanning #proudofplanners #publicsectormatters
July 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Catriona Riddell, POS Strategic Planning Specialist discusses the new world of devolution and strategic planning at the Planning Officers’ Society Annual Conference in Nottingham today. Promises to be a great event. #proudofplanning #publicsectormatters
July 9, 2026 at 9:58 AM
The stage is set for tonight’s Planning Awards. Delighted to be presenting an award on behalf of the Planning Officers’ Society #publicsectormatters #proudofplanning #awards
June 4, 2026 at 9:09 PM
The Planning Officers’ Society Annual Conference is being held on 9-10 July 2026 at the Council House, Nottingham. Open to POS members details can be found at:
www.planningofficers.org.uk/events/pos-a... #publicsectormatters #proudofplanning
May 22, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Nominations open fr Planning Officers’ Society’s (POS) Emerging Planner Award 2026, which celebrates early-career planners working in the public sector. The closing date: 22 April 2026. Applications: pie1-word-view.officeapps.live.com/wv/mWord.asp...
#publicsectormatters #proudofplanners
April 3, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Delighted to catch up with two POS (Planning Officers Society) planning stars, President Karen Shaw and Catriona Riddell, at today’s Joint Networks’ Conference in London. #proudofplanning #proudofplanners #publicsectormatters
January 30, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Next up at the POS (Planning Officers Society) Networks Conference is Catriona Riddell discussing the Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation agenda (and strategic planning!)
#strategicplanning #localgovernmentreorganisation #publicsectormatters
January 30, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Next up at today’s POS (Planning Officers Society) Joint Networks Conference in London is a panel debate on London’s emergency housing support package. #policyplanning #publicsectormatters #proudofplanning
January 30, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Shelly Rouse from the Planning Advisory Service (PAS) discusses the new local plans regime at the POS (Planning Officers Society) 🏳️‍🌈 Joint Networks Conference in London. Current local plan system (Reg 18 and Reg 19 Plans) to come to an end on 31 December 2026. #publicsectormatters #proudofplanning
January 30, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Next up at the POS (Planning Officers Society) Joint Networks Conference in London is Steven Bell and Nagla Stevens, from Birketts Solicitors discussing what do the new NPPF and NDMPs mean for local authorities. #planningpolicy #publicsectormatters #proudofplanning
January 30, 2026 at 11:45 AM
First up at the Planning Officers’ Society (POS) Joint Networks Conference with POS London is Michael Bingham OBE, to give an update from Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government. #proudofplanning #publicsectormatters
January 30, 2026 at 10:47 AM
David Waterhouse from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government provides an update on the work of the Ministry for the Planning Officers’ Society Joint Networks Conference in Birmingham today. #proudofplanning #proudofplanners #publicsectormatters
October 15, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Garreth Bruff, Planning Advisory Service (PAS) is now providing an update at the Planning Officers Society Joint Networks Conference in Birmingham today. #proudofplanning #publicsectormatters
October 15, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Next up is Simon Berkeley, Head of Local Plans, Planning Inspectorate providing a Local Plans update at the Planning Officers Society (POS) Joint Networks Conference in Birmingham. #publicsectormatters #proudofplanning
October 15, 2025 at 12:54 PM