15 Nov 2021 In this ‘long read’, Professor Cathy Parker takes a look at what levelling up and other place-based policy might mean for those leading towns and cities in the UK.___ On Monday 8th November, Michael Gove MP, Secretary…
Reflecting on the budget and the long-awaited annual spending review, Christian Spence, Head of Economic Analytics at the Future Economies Research Centre and Cathy Parker, Co-Chair of the Institute of Place Management share their thoughts. A combination of a better-than-expected…
21 Oct 2021 ___ On Tuesday 19th October, a Westminster Hall debate led by Janet Daby MP considered the topic of support for UK high streets, hearing from a range of MPs and UK towns. The debate heard opinions on…
On Monday 18th October, IPM Junior Fellow Joe Barratt attended the Greater Manchester Green Summit at the Lowry, Salford Quays. The event was hosted by Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, who spoke about the urgent need to accelerate…
In May of this year, the Institute of Place Management (IPM) started working with Warwickshire County Council, on a two-part programme to identify the key factors that will influence the future of their towns and high streets and provide them…
___ On Wednesday 20th October, The BID Foundation will host a virtual discussion with place leaders from across the UK, examining how our towns and cities create a sense of belonging for LGBTQ+ communities. The BID Foundation will be…
IPM Research Seminar (hybrid event) Location: Manchester Metropolitan University, Business School. Lecture Theatre G.36 *Please note remote attendance to this session is available 9th December 2021, 3 – 5 pm Click here to register _________________________________________ On 9th December IPM will…
Buxton is a pretty spa town in the Peak District in Derbyshire that has always been refreshingly different. Famous for water, music and the spectacular landscape in which it sits, the area has long attracted artists and creative thinkers to…
The BID foundation members, Kingston First, are one most established Business Improvement Districts in England. They formed in 2005 and following a successful ballot in 2020 they are now in their fourth term continuing their work to make Kingston the…
A Routledge Handbook of Placemaking event hosted by IPM 14 October 2021 5 pm UK / 6 pm CET / 9 am PDT / 12 pm EDT Click here to register for the event In one of the last Routledge…