Information into Intelligence Culture Change driving delivery and reporting on progress NPF 13 October 2009 Tony Burton Janice Morphet IDOX plc

Information into Intelligence The Manifesto for Change Signed off by NPF members July 2008 Sees planning has an important role in delivering local vision 19 members developed actions plans to deliver the Manifesto Committed to reporting on progress every six months

Information into Intelligence Purpose of this study For the NPF’s Manifesto: To identify actions taken To chase further progress To produce an independent monitoring report To establish ways of further monitoring Outcomes expected: Reports in July and October 2009 on progress Report Spring 2010 on how to drive progress and future monitoring

Information into Intelligence Progress to date Inception Report prepared Interviews undertaken and written up Changes since July 2008 set out Challenges for NPF and the barriers to success identified

Information into Intelligence Since July 2008 Changes in context Economic climate and economic focus Climate change Focus on place in EU and domestic policy Changes in Planning Delivery role emphasised Infrastructure Delivery Plans (IDPs) focus of PSA 20 integration e.g. ­HCA Single Conversation ­LTP 3 ­Partnership for Schools – 20 funds

Information into Intelligence Progress to date Positive progress from NPF organisations Action Plans have created a focus for change Some Reponses have been to changes and in addition to that identified in Action Plans Extent of monitoring varies Some difficulties in delivery mentioned e.g. time and funding

Information into Intelligence Barriers to future progress? Immediate unknowns: General election Outcome of Copenhagen How long the economic downturn will last? Wider and more long term: Corporate understanding of planning’s delivery role inside NPF member organisations Responding to the big issues of the economy and climate change

Information into Intelligence Issues for discussion For NPF member organisations: Does each organisation understand the new delivery focus of planning? How can each best respond to delivery focus? How can climate change and economic downturn be addressed? For NPF What role does it want to play in putting these issues and solutions to government for wider considerations? How would it like government to help overcome the obstacles to success that it has identified? Should it be working with a wider range of service professionals in addition to this in the built environment?

Information into Intelligence Conclusion Thanks for ideas in discussion Will add to interviews and other information gathered into the First Report Will identify ways in which progress could be enhanced Will identify ways of monitoring further progress