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As Connswater Shopping Centre in East Belfast closes its doors for the final, the Institute of Place Management is calling for new thinking about the future of retail spaces. Appearing on BBC Radio Ulster, IPM’s Professor Cathy Parker reflected on the broader implications of the closure, placing Connswater within a national trend affecting shopping centres across the UK. “We ju ...

At the Institute of Place Management, we are committed to leading the conversation about the future of high streets and town centres, particularly in the context of changing local government structures and the ongoing devolution agenda. We are therefore pleased to share this thought-provoking piece from Graham Galpin, a Fellow of the IPM, former High Streets Task Force Expert, ...

At the Institute of Place Management, we know that a place-first approach is key to successful economic growth. It is all about activating local assets, strengthening community relations, building pride in place and having a vision that has been collaboratively shaped with local people. By having this groundwork, places can boost investor confidence from both the public and pri ...

The Crime and Policing Bill 2025 is a comprehensive piece of legislation currently under consideration in the UK Parliament. Introduced in the House of Commons on 25 February 2025, the bill aims to address various aspects of crime, policing, and public safety. The debate encompassed various aspects of the bill, including its potential impact on neighbourhood policing and measur ...