Responsible, Democratic Localism - Welcomes the Governments' commitment to Localism and suggests the need for it to be participative, open, dynamic and accountable whilst delivering accessibility, life-long environments and collective interest. Download this here
National Planning Framework - The TCPA argues the need for a national planning framework together with the Governments' support for Localism to ensure the aspirations and plans of local communities are reflected in a wider policy background.Download this here
The Bigger Picture and the Longer View: really useful strategic planning - outlining the TCPAs' view that a revised planning system must have a 'duty to co-operate' across local boundaries where strategic issues are too big in scale or timeframe for one local authority. This could be the potential template for Local Enterprise Partnerships. Download this here
Incentives for Growth - Welcomes the Coalition Governments' plans to encourage local authorities to promote growth . Considers the fundamental issue as having effective and affordable incentives for the delivery of housing to stimulate growth within the housebuiling industry.Download this here
