Collaboration in Planning: HOPS Conference 2019

The Heads of Planning Scotland (HOPS) conference covered the theme of "Collaboration in Planning". Presentations and discussion looked at the place making agenda, leadership, joint working and best practice in place and health, public health, placemaking and place and design. A playlist of the key presentations is available on youtube. These include:

• Lesley McAra, Edinburgh University - The Challenges of Collaboration
• Paul Lawrence, The City of Edinburgh Council - The Importance of a Place Based Approach to Local Government
• Aimee Stimpson, Public Health England - Public Health and the Value of Planning
• Collaboration through Joint Working with HOPS, SCOTS and SLAED
• Collaboration in Leadership with the Planning Officers Societies of England and Wales
• Collaboration in Place Making with presenters from around the country