Institute welcomes ‘culture shift’ of new high street vacancy measures
New report - the Institute of Place Management welcomes new government proposals to take control of long-vacant high street properties.
23 Jun 2023
BID Foundation Chairs latest Sector Leaders Group amidst energy and inflation pressures
On the 19th June, The BID Foundation chaired the latest meeting of the Sector Leaders Groups, joining colleagues from DLUHC and a range of leading membership bodies to share priorities for the high street and town centres.
20 Jun 2023
Prof Cathy Parker MBE recognised in Kings Birthday Honours list
Professor Cathy Parker has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday honours, in recognition of services to education and to place management
17 Jun 2023
IPM Fellow Joe Barratt elected as Stockport councillor
At the recent local elections in England, IPM Fellow Joe Barratt was elected as a local councillor in his home ward of Bredbury and Woodley, Stockport, Greater Manchester. He becomes the first Labour representative to win the ward in a generation.
30 May 2023
Institute bids to lead multi-partner national research & innovation network
IPM has recently submitted a bid in excess of £3m to lead a new kind of innovation network.
Local Policy Innovation Partnerships (LPiPs) are a new initiative from UK Research and Innovation.
25 Jan 2023
High street evolution led by food, drink, health and beauty
New Ordnance Survey Data shows High Street continuing to evolve with more food, drink, health and beauty; but with less department and fashion shops.
20 Dec 2022
Autumn Statement - analysis and discussion | 17th Nov 3pm
On the 17th, The BID Foundation will convene its membership online for a session to respond to the autumn statement, analysing the key decisions made and how they will affect BIDs, levy payers and wider communities over the coming months
02 Nov 2022
Place leaders from London and Birmingham elected to Chair Business Improvement District body
Members of The BID Foundation select Co-Chairs Nadia Broccardo, Executive Director of Team London Bridge, and Michele Wilby, Chief Executive of Colmore BID.
19 Oct 2022
IPM appoints Chief Economist, Christian Spence
The IPM are pleased to announce that Christian Spence will be joining the team at Manchester Met, in a visiting position.
18 Oct 2022
IPM Chief Economist, Christian Spence, on the UK emergency fiscal statement
Jeremy Hunt, the new (and fourth this year) Chancellor of the Exchequer, sought to calm markets and reassure both international investors and the public of the need to provide confidence and stability in the light of a chaotic month in UK economic policy.
