Have we passed a tipping point where most place managers now welcome the prospect of increasing the opportunities for people to travel to town, other than by car? With over two-thirds of UK local councils having declared a climate change…
Shirley Town had been dealing with issues of graffiti and town identity for years; but through recent creative and innovative public art initiatives, there has been greater community involvement in the town. This case study comes from Pickle Illustration,…
“Just as place management structures include a core cohort of representatives from local government, education, health, voluntary / social / community / faith organisations, business and anchor institutions and employers – so it should include creative thinking via local artists…
Wantage faced high vacancy rates in its town centre for many years. However, thanks to the work of the Town Team, the involvement of Iain Nicholson and the work of community groups such as Sustainable Wantage, the town won the…
An inside perspective on one city’s story…so far Paul James MIPM, Former Leader of Gloucester City Council (2007-2019) __ 3rd May 2024 I was Leader of Gloucester the City Council from 2007-19 and held the regeneration portfolio from 2004-20 –…
Chair of IPM, Professor Cathy Parker, was interviewed on location at Grubs Boots in Bolton for BBC Breakfast this morning. You can watch here at 2hrs 45 in (8.45 am). With ONS retail sales figures for March announced today, and after a dull and…
Northeast entrepreneurs, commercial investors and business agents are invited to take part in a musical tour to discover the wealth of opportunities available to people looking to open or expand their business in Darlington. The tours, hosted by Darlington Borough…
By Charlotte CainVisitor Economy Partnership Development Manager, Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire LVEP __ The UK high street, particularly in market towns and villages, has evolved significantly amid challenges faced by traditional retailers such as rising operating costs, technological advancements,…
Early information on Town Boards established to deliver the government’s Long Term Plan for Towns investment indicates that over 90% are chaired by men. Broader membership of these important structures, which direct investment and set place strategy, features a minority…
A spokesperson for The BID Foundation said: “The BID Foundation (TBF) was established in January 2018 following a UK-wide industry consultation which revealed the need for an independent body to provide an authoritative voice for business improvement districts (BIDs). The…