Member News

Join The BID Foundation and The Institute of Place Management on 8^th August to explore a new political setting for the work of UK BIDs and other placemakers.

A new initiative has been launched to help bring positive stories about places to more readers. The ‘High Street Positives’ newsletter is authored by IPM Member, Laura Harris, and builds on her own personal work to counter negative narratives about high streets.

For people all over the UK, ‘change’ includes our towns and cities and what they have to offer local communities. Change means fixing broken local services. It means bringing hope and pride back to high streets.

In an era where local communities are increasingly looking for innovative strategies to foster economic growth and revitalise their towns, the mobilisation of diaspora communities has emerged as a compelling approach.

So, what do you do if your town centre has been passive for years, is beige, and has no body that is actively fighting for its future? Sandie Webb MIPM, writes.

Paul James MIPM, former Leader of Gloucester City Council, writes about his experiences of regeneration in the city and the lessons that other placemakers can learn.

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.

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.

The creation of Local Visitor Economy Partnerships (LVEPs) nationally offers a promising avenue for inclusive economic development, blending cultural, economic, and place-making strategies to support local businesses and revive high streets.