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Show & Tell - October 2023

23 Oct 2023

Watch our latest Show & Tell to find out about the collaborative spirit of the ODP community. Afterward, immerse yourself in the exciting world of PlanX.

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DLUHC's Digital Planning 2023 funding rounds are open! 

19 Oct 2023

There are two funds available: the Digital Planning Improvement Fund (Round 2) and the PropTech Innovation Fund (Round 4). Local Authorities can apply to both funds.

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My ODP journey

10 Oct 2023

Meet Jonathon Simon, a proud Medway local and active member of the ODP community. In this article, he shares his career journey as he takes on a new role as a Planning Officer at Medway Council.

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Open Digital Planning: A New Hope

4 Oct 2023

An insightful and witty take on Birmingham City Council's journey in the Open Digital Planning community.

Show & Tell, Wednesday 11 October, 10-11am

Join us for this month's Show & Tell

4 Oct 2023

For this month's Show & Tell the spotlight is on PlanX, our go-to content management system for planners.

DLUHC Digital Planning Funding - launch event, Tuesday 17 October

DLUHC Digital Planning Funding - launch event 2023

28 Sep 2023

The DLUHC Digital Planning Programme’s next round of funding will be opening in October 2023. To find out more, please register for the launch event.

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Show & Tell - September 2023

15 Sep 2023

We hosted another fantastic Show & Tell this week, with a slight twist in format as it was entirely centred on BOPS and we were able to answer questions in real-time. 

Show & Tell, 13 September 2023, 10 - 11 am

Join us for this month's Show & Tell

11 Sep 2023

Join us for the next ODP Show & Tell on Wednesday 13 September, 10 - 11 am on Teams. 

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​​Planning Skills Delivery Fund - deadline 11 September 2023!

5 Sep 2023

A fund for local authorities to help clear backlogs of planning applications and address skills gaps.

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Launching a new digital service

25 Aug 2023

Doncaster Council shares why their planning team joined the ODP community and how their new Find out if you need planning permission service has been received.

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