Reposted by Rosalie CallwayRichard Hebditch @richard.hebditch.org · 24/09/2026Latest housing supply stats out from MHCLG today. Completed housing numbers down but increase in the number of starts (but still quite a bit below govt target) www.gov.uk/government/s... 111
Rosalie Callway @rcallway.bsky.social · 24/09/2026The latest Green Infrastructure Partnership newsletter is out! Read on for a range of green and blue infrastructure-related updates, publications, funding and events... 🌳 mailchi.mp/e3b9f14085bb...mailchi.mpNews and updates from the Green Infrastructure Partnership – September 2026 000
Reposted by Rosalie CallwayTown and Country Planning Association @thetcpa.bsky.social · 21/09/2026The Pineapples 2027 programme is live! The Pineapple for Healthy Homes is one of seventeen categories in the Pineapples Awards - celebrating excellence in #placemaking. Learn more about The Pineapples 2027: buff.ly/awCxstJ Read more about the 2026 Healthy Homes winner: buff.ly/oumaYgp 011
Reposted by Rosalie CallwayTown and Country Planning Association @thetcpa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026The latest edition of the Green Infrastructure Partnership's newsletter has been published 🌳. In this month's newsletter we cover a range of #greeninfrastructure related updates, publications, funding and events. Read more 👉 buff.ly/5W4Afsg 011
Reposted by Rosalie CallwayRosalie Callway @rcallway.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Very pleased to contribute to this report from @rightscommaction.bsky.social for #InternationalDayofDemocracy yesterday. An important reminder about the lack of action to promote democracy in the devolution process and the importance of adopting a rights-based approach for the places we live in... 001
Rosalie Callway @rcallway.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Very pleased to contribute to this report from @rightscommaction.bsky.social for #InternationalDayofDemocracy yesterday. An important reminder about the lack of action to promote democracy in the devolution process and the importance of adopting a rights-based approach for the places we live in... 001
Reposted by Rosalie CallwayBlue Carbon Trust @bluecarbontrust.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Open for funding applications! Working with key blue carbon habitats, especially in Scotland? We want to hear from you! More information available on the website (link in bio) or get in contact via info@bluecarbon.org.uk 011
Reposted by Rosalie CallwayDanny Chambers MP 🔶 @dannychambers.bsky.social · 15/09/2026The student loan system is broken. With the system as it is, by 2031, the student loan repayment threshold would effectively align with the minimum wage. That is not sustainable - nor is it fair. Very proud to sponsor this important Bill from my colleague, Tom Gordon MP. 1247
Rosalie Callway @rcallway.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Nice review comparing integration of health into green infrastructure strategies via @lshtm.bsky.social - surprising that over half (55%) of local authorities lacked a published GI strategy, either because 'one had not been developed, or was not publicly available' academic.oup.com/jpubhealth/a... 000
Rosalie Callway @rcallway.bsky.social · 13/09/2026NHS Cheshire and Merseyside, the integrated care board (ICB) responsible for planning and commissioning local health services, has started sharing patient data from five local GP practices with Palantir platform giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/... via @data.ft.comgiftarticle.ft.comGP data quietly added to Palantir’s NHS data platformPilot marks significant expansion of the controversial software beyond its current use in hospitals 112
Rosalie Callway @rcallway.bsky.social · 05/09/2026'end times fascism offers little more than the chance to believe in one of its visions of bunkered survivalism...and avoiding being part of what Silicon Valley coders now casually refer to as the “permanent underclass”' -@naomiaklein.bsky.social @astra.bsky.social giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...giftarticle.ft.comRerun or sequel? Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor on end times fascismHow nationalists, theocrats and tech titans turned their backs on a shared future 000
Rosalie Callway @rcallway.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Fascinating that UK public perception of crime is wrong - both on rates of crime as well as on police numbers. Really interesting is to understand why - misinformation via social media has a big role to play: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/public-...kcl.ac.ukPublic perceptions of crime at odds with reality, study finds | King's College LondonBritons consistently overestimate how dangerous the county really is 042
Rosalie Callway @rcallway.bsky.social · 27/08/2026A lovely good news story from the Rockingham Estate in Southwark - where residents and local community volunteers have created a natural oasis, with a wild garden and food growing - right in the heart of London: #nature #city #community www.instagram.com/reel/Dansnl-... 020
Rosalie Callway @rcallway.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Really interesting piece by @leeds-lsi.bsky.social about ensuring people come first in future retrofitting programmes and in tackling the performance gap in schemes. Also exciting to hear about the work at the Net Zero Research Village in Gateshead...🏘️ #Housing #futures #resilience #retrofitting 030
Rosalie Callway @rcallway.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Burnham expected to give mayors new powers over local planning decisions - after a public consultation starting next week... @thetcpa.bsky.social #housing #localdemocracy www.theguardian.com/society/2026...theguardian.comBurnham expected to give mayors new powers over local planning decisionsMove would allow mayors to greenlight large-scale developments and have more say on national housing funding 010
Rosalie Callway @rcallway.bsky.social · 22/08/2026#Heathrow expansion is demolished by Robin Hickman's analysis in @thetcpa.bsky.social journal - outlining massive adverse social & environmental impacts from an over 50% increase in capacity, to 720,000 flights a year @london.gov.uk @londonassembly.bsky.social www.tcpa.org.uk/wp-content/u... 000
Reposted by Rosalie CallwayTown and Country Planning Association @thetcpa.bsky.social · 13/08/2026With the UK facing a record breaking #heatwave this week, it is a reminder of the challenges facing those living in PD housing conversions. In partnership with the @thebartlettucl.bsky.social, the TCPA is reviewing the health implications of PD conversions such as #overheating. buff.ly/PIZfuxatcpa.org.ukHot Housing: Why is the government still permitting overheated office conversions? 013
Reposted by Rosalie CallwayFriends of the Earth @friends-earth.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Adding a third runway at Heathrow would be wrong for countless reasons. It's time for Andy Burnham to end this scheme once and for all. Read more from Friends of the Earth's Tony Bosworth: labourlist.org/2026/08/heathrow-exp…labourlist.org'Heathrow expansion: flying in the face of reason' - LabourListSupporting airport expansion would be plane crazy. Hopefully Mr Burnham will get off to a flying start by ditching this disastrous scheme. 095
Rosalie Callway @rcallway.bsky.social · 10/08/2026Really great thoughts here by @jackwallington.com about resilient plants for gardening in the UK with increasingly hot summers... 065
Reposted by Rosalie CallwayCount Binface @countbinface.bsky.social · 06/08/2026There now follows a party election broadcast by the Count Binface Party, And if I do say so myself, it's a banger. #VoteBinface #Clacton 22672282814
Rosalie Callway @rcallway.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Absolutely brilliant adaptation of #PeerGynt the #MiracleTheatre in the beautiful setting of St Mawes Castle today and tomorrow (Sat 8 August) before heading on to other Cornish venues. miracletheatre.co.uk/shows/peer-g... 000
Reposted by Rosalie CallwayGeorge Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 07/08/2026"The right to protest is fundamental to our democracy". As long as the protest is not about Palestine, climate or any other issue that major lobbyists want to shut down. If you're protesting about asylum seekers, on the other hand, your concerns are legitimate, and we're making policy in response. 291058376
Reposted by Rosalie CallwayTown and Country Planning Association @thetcpa.bsky.social · 22/07/2026There's still time to get your free ticket to tomorrow's webinar: launching our vision for a Climate Resilient New Town. Learn how planners, developers, policy makers & communities can use this tool to advocate for exemplar new communities in which future generations can thrive. buff.ly/II4YVB6 023
Rosalie Callway @rcallway.bsky.social · 16/07/2026England risks building new ‘death traps’ as experts warn of overheating crisis. Vulnerable people more at risk as research finds only half of local authority plans require cooling strategies. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comEngland risks building new ‘death traps’ as experts warn of overheating crisisVulnerable people more at risk as research finds only half of local authority plans require cooling strategies 110
Rosalie Callway @rcallway.bsky.social · 15/07/2026It's not too late to sign up to our free webinar tomorrow (Thurs 16 July, 10am) - getting practical about how to establish a systems-based approach to promoting healthy places... #HealthyActivePlaces #Placemaking #Planning www.tcpa.org.uk/event/system...tcpa.org.ukSystems approaches for healthy, active places 000
Reposted by Rosalie CallwayWe Own It @weownit.org.uk · 13/07/2026The public is clear what they want to happen with Thames Water MPs are clear too. And they are standing up and demanding that the government take it into special administration. Share this if you agree with them. 05745
Rosalie Callway @rcallway.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Disappointing to hear that the government has delayed the release of the Leasehold Reform Bill report - this is #HCLGCommittee Chair's response: committees.parliament.uk/committee/17...committees.parliament.ukGovernment delays response on leasehold reform bill report - Housing Committee Chair responds - Committees - UK ParliamentThe Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has today published correspondence from Matthew Pennycook, Minister of State for Housing and Planning, which states that the Ministry of Housing... 000
Rosalie Callway @rcallway.bsky.social · 10/07/2026The UK Chief Medical Officers call physical activity a 'miracle cure' due to all the illnesses it prevents. They recommend adults aim for at least 150 mins a week. The report is a crucial reminder of the need to plan and create places to be accessible and safe for physical activity. bit.ly/4gxcNrF 000
Reposted by Rosalie CallwaySam Bright @writesbright.bsky.social · 10/07/2026Days after resigning as an MP due the furore over his gifts from crypto investors, Farage is due to speak at a crypto-backed conference. Seriously.desmog.comFarage and Truss Jamboree Backed by Crypto LobbyistsNigel Farage is set to headline at a right-wing event backed by a Bitcoin lobby group, amid a political furore over his ties to crypto investors. The Reform UK leader will be the star speaker at the i... 23339216
Reposted by Rosalie CallwayMayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 10/07/2026Need a break from the heat? Cool spaces across London will welcome you in for a cool down, rest, and some respite from the sun. Find your nearest one with our Cool Spaces map:apps.london.gov.ukCool SpacesCool Spaces Map displays indoor venues open to all where Londoners can take respite on hot days. 49946
Rosalie Callway @rcallway.bsky.social · 09/07/2026#SteveReedMP says the government are 'actively considering mandatory standards of warranties for all new build homes' and mandatory registration with the New Homes Ombudsman. Any dates for that @mhclgdigital.blog.gov.uk.web.brid.gy? #housing #quality hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2026...hansard.parliament.ukHousing Developers: Accountability - Hansard - UK ParliamentHansard record of the item : 'Housing Developers: Accountability' on Monday 15 June 2026. 022
Rosalie Callway @rcallway.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Lovely bonus to visit Newcastle for the first time, and all the bridges, on my way to #NorthumberlandCouncil meeting about their future Local Plan, and how to design the plan to best promote people's health 000
Reposted by Rosalie CallwayTown and Country Planning Association @thetcpa.bsky.social · 08/07/2026On 30th June the National Scheme of Delegation was approved by a parliamentary committee: here’s why this attack on democratic planning must not be ignored:buff.lyNational Scheme of Delegation: a threat to local democracy 011
Reposted by Rosalie CallwayPete Apps @peteapps.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Overheating in blocks of flats is a problem, but it's worse if you're banned from opening the windows. Blocks undergoing cladding works need some bespoke guidance urgently: peteapps.substack.com/p/what-does-... 062
Reposted by Rosalie CallwayTown and Country Planning Association @thetcpa.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Our free webinar on 16 July will explore how systems approaches can support healthier, more active places, with practical learning from two case studies: > Greater Essex Planning & Health Protocol > Exeter City Council's Sport England Place Partnership expansion programme Book: shorturl.at/hIWKwshorturl.atSystems approaches for healthy, active places 011
Reposted by Rosalie CallwayTown and Country Planning Association @thetcpa.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Could you be our Communications Manager? We're looking to appoint an experienced comms professional to raise the profile of the TCPA’s projects, campaigns & activities. This new role is an exciting opportunity to lead strategic communications for a leading campaigning charitybuff.lyVacancy: Communications ManagerJob vacancy for a Communications Manager at the TCPA 011
Reposted by Rosalie CallwayRosalie Callway @rcallway.bsky.social · 26/05/2026The #heatwave has been a stark reminder of the growing challenge of keeping our homes cool. For people living in flats converted from former office blocks and industrial buildings the challenge of overheating is even greater... #housing #health #deregulation www.tcpa.org.uk/hot-housing-... 038
Rosalie Callway @rcallway.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Pretty grim that Steve Reid is trying to rush through the NPPF planning changes that will undermine local democracy before @andyburnham.bsky.social starts! @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social @mhclgdigital.blog.gov.uk.web.brid.gy inews.co.uk/news/housing...inews.co.ukHousing Secretary had 'curry night’ with developers who could benefit from planning rulesPictures obtained by The i Paper show Reed sat with housing developers at a fundraising night 000
Rosalie Callway @rcallway.bsky.social · 08/07/2026Why Labour Must Learn to Love Democracy Again by @chrishinchliff.bsky.social tribunemag.co.uk/2026/07/labo...tribunemag.co.ukLabour Must Learn to Love Democracy AgainIn its dying days, the Starmer government is forcing through legislation that would demolish what remains of our democratic planning system. 000
Rosalie Callway @rcallway.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Clear advice on keeping a house cool from the BBC. For those living in flats keeping cool can be much harder however... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukHow to keep your yourself and your home cool in hot weatherSix simple things you can do to help keep your house cool when temperatures rise. 010
Rosalie Callway @rcallway.bsky.social · 03/07/2026There's still time to support this brilliant community-led housing and mixed-use scheme in Frome: Mayday Saxonvale www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/mayday-sax...crowdfunder.co.ukMayday SaxonvaleHelp us buy Saxonvale. Together we can prove there is a better way to deliver regeneration, keeping long-term value rooted in our towns. 000
Reposted by Rosalie CallwayMums for Lungs @mumsforlungs.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Councillors - please join us and @globalactionplan.bsky.social at Friday's lunchtime webinar to learn about #AirPollution and how you can collaborate with your communities to deliver clean air. Friday 3rd, 12:30pm for a speedy 45 minutes! Sign up here 👇.globalactionplan.zoom.usWelcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Local Clean Air Champions Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.Join Global Action Plan and Mums for Lungs at a 45 minute webinar on Friday 3rd July to learn more about what it means to be a local clean air champion! This webinar will provide an opportunity for c... 01214
Reposted by Rosalie CallwayInside Housing @insidehousing.bsky.social · 29/06/2026dlvr.itBurnham pledges biggest council housebuilding programme since post-war periodAndy Burnham has pledged to deliver the biggest council housebuilding programme since the post-war period 072
Rosalie Callway @rcallway.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Interesting - councils received applications for circa 600,000 homes in 2025. If 87% were approved but we are completing around 200,000 new builds - how can anyone argue that planning is the blocker?! @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social @labouruk.bsky.social @local.gov.uk www.gov.uk/government/s...eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.comPlanning applications in England: January to March 2026 - statistical release 000
Reposted by Rosalie CallwayElectoral Reform Society @electoralreform.bsky.social · 28/06/2026Millionaires can buy influence far beyond that of voters, damaging people's faith in our democracy. That's why a donations cap matters.buff.lyTwo individuals account for a third of all political donations in latest releaseThis week the Electoral Commission released data on political donations received in the first quarter of 2026, revealing exactly why we need a full donations cap. Of the £20.8 m 23120
Reposted by Rosalie CallwayTown and Country Planning Association @thetcpa.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Strategic planning unites the economy, infrastructure & environment for better health & fairer outcomes for people & place. But, this work is happening in a challenging context. So, how can we maximise the potential? On to session 2 of our Summer Conference for some answers! shorturl.at/PKeFP 021
Reposted by Rosalie CallwayImpact on Urban Health @impurbanhealth.bsky.social · 16/06/2026This Thursday is #CleanAirDay! Stay tuned to learn about ways you can improve air quality in your community. Learn more about how air pollution affects your health at www.cleanairhub.org.uk 033
Reposted by Rosalie CallwayRosalie Callway @rcallway.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Exciting to see @maydaysaxonvale.bsky.social have announced a Community Share Offer - aiming to bring Saxonvale, a 12-acre brownfield site in Frome, Somerset into the UK's largest community-led development... @thetcpa.bsky.social Link: maydaysaxonvale.us17.list-manage.commaydaysaxonvale.us17.list-manage.comMayday SaxonvaleHelp us buy Saxonvale. Together we can prove there is a better way to deliver regeneration, keeping long-term value rooted in our towns. 021
Rosalie Callway @rcallway.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Exciting to see @maydaysaxonvale.bsky.social have announced a Community Share Offer - aiming to bring Saxonvale, a 12-acre brownfield site in Frome, Somerset into the UK's largest community-led development... @thetcpa.bsky.social Link: maydaysaxonvale.us17.list-manage.commaydaysaxonvale.us17.list-manage.comMayday SaxonvaleHelp us buy Saxonvale. Together we can prove there is a better way to deliver regeneration, keeping long-term value rooted in our towns. 021