Our events bring people together to allow them the time and space to think through new problems. We run our events both online and in-person, and make use of tools such as MS Teams, Zoom and Slido to ensure the best experience. We try to keep things interactive whether they are online or in person sessions so bring your questions and your creativity!
Booking tickets via Eventbrite
A few people are getting frustrated when booking tickets for events very late (sometimes even after they have started). This means that shortly before the event a human from the PAS team will send you your link. This will be coming from an @local.gov.uk email address.
Shortly before the event starts our team will usually will be mucking in with the event and will not see any late orders. So - please book tickets at least two days in advance if you want to be sure of a place.
NPPF Webinars 2025
We are hosting a series of online lunchtime webinars January and February 2025 to provide a structured briefing on the key changes in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), published on 16 December 2024. These events will include updates from senior officials at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG).
Material from the webinars in this series that have already been delivered are available on
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NPPF webinar 16 Jan 2025: Local plans and transitional arrangements
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NPPF webinar 17 Jan 2025: An overview of the NPPF 2024
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NPPF webinar 23 Jan 2025: Housing numbers
PAS at 20: Navigating the future of planning services
Planning Leader's Conference February 2025
This milestone event is for officers leading local authority planning services and offers an invaluable opportunity to explore the latest government changes shaping planning services, including a revised National Planning Policy Framework.
The conference will be delivered in partnership with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and guests from the local government and private sector.
We’ll be focussing on the things that matter. On the agenda:
- Insights, guidance and updates on the key planning system reforms and policy changes;
- Expert-led sessions focused on delivering resilient, high-impact services
- Leading practices in change management, service improvement, capacity-building, inclusiveness, and empowering staff;
Click here for more information and to book your place.
Addressing the nature emergency webinar for local planning authority councillors, 2 April 2025
This online event for members will cover the challenges and opportunities their role presents to address the nature emergency and take action to deliver nature recovery. It is especially relevant to cabinet members and portfolio holders. Councillors can sign up to one of two repeat sessions at 3pm or 6pm on Wednesday 2 April.
NPPF webinar: Green Belt and Grey Belt 18 February 2025
Sign up here
NPPF webinar: The Golden Rules 19 February 2025
Sign up here
PAS at 20: Navigating the future of planning services 27-28 February 2025
Planning Leader's Conference in Birmingham. Click here for more information and to book your place.
Addressing the nature emergency webinar for local planning authority councillors 2 April 2025
Councillors can sign up to one of two repeat sessions.