Brendan Moffett – The countdown to 2029 UK City of Culture
As places from Grimsby to Portsmouth – and Exeter to Ipswich – line up bids…
Blog/Opinion Piece
Chris Gregory on the Future of Place Management – Reflections on a Degree Apprenticeship
By Chris Gregory FIPM As the Institute of Place Management and Manchester Metropolitan University develop…
IPM Fellow Tony Goodman says ‘Pride in Place’ Has the Right Ambition – Now It Needs the Right Evidence
The Government’s new Pride in Place programme signals a bold and timely recognition that Britain’s…
Why Clause 58 of the English Devolution Bill matters for Place Management
With the Second Reading of the English Community Empowerment Bill scheduled for 2nd September, the…
Healthy Places: Why Town Centres Must Be Part of the NHS Conversation
Today (3rd July), the Prime Minister of the UK will announce a bold 10-year plan…
Beside the seaside: Lessons from coastal towns by Diane Cunningham FIPM
Seaside towns have a rich history, iconic architecture, and strong local identities – yet they…
Who Owns Culture? The UK’s Music Roots Face an Uncertain Future
As 200,000 people gather this week at Glastonbury – the summit of the UK’s music…
Senior Fellow Jean Ball asks us to consider the meaning of ‘Place’ and ‘Local’
In this timely and thought-provoking piece, Jean Ball SFIPM explores the evolving – and often…
Dr Patrick Collins asks: “Who Thought That Was a Good Idea?”
The challenge of delivering inclusive, affordable, and sustainable housing is one shared by communities across…
IPM Fellow Graham Galpin shares thoughts on devolution ahead of IPM webinar
“May you live in interesting times” – I’m told this is an old Chinese proverb.…