Harnessing the Power of the Diaspora in Blaenau Gwent
Harnessing the Power of the Diaspora in Blaenau Gwent: A place-based approach for revitalisation “By acting as role models, hosting…
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Fighting for Chippenham and its (non-beige) Future
So, what do you do if your town centre has been passive for years, is beige, and has no body…
Leading UK Business Districts set out new vision for towns and cities as ‘places for everyone’
The next Prime Minister must prioritise investment and innovation in town and city centres if they are to remain ‘places…
Progressive place leaders welcome extra options for travelling into town
Have we passed a tipping point where most place managers now welcome the prospect of increasing the opportunities for people…
IPM Case Study: Pickle Illustration
Shirley Town had been dealing with issues of graffiti and town identity for years; but through recent creative and innovative…
Culture: a tool for strategic change in place management
“Just as place management structures include a core cohort of representatives from local government, education, health, voluntary / social /…
IPM Case Study: Sustainable Wantage
Wantage faced high vacancy rates in its town centre for many years. However, thanks to the work of the Town…
“Successful regeneration must be about people, placemaking, promotion”
An inside perspective on one city’s story…so far Paul James MIPM, Former Leader of Gloucester City Council (2007-2019) __ 3rd…
UK retail sales impacted by dull and wet weather
Chair of IPM, Professor Cathy Parker, was interviewed on location at Grubs Boots in Bolton for BBC Breakfast this morning.…
High ‘Street’ Musical – showcasing commercial opportunities in Darlington
Northeast entrepreneurs, commercial investors and business agents are invited to take part in a musical tour to discover the wealth…
The importance of the high street in creating a sense of place: a place to connect
By Charlotte CainVisitor Economy Partnership Development Manager, Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire LVEP __ The UK high street, particularly in…
Concerns raised about lack of female leaders selected for Town Boards
Early information on Town Boards established to deliver the government’s Long Term Plan for Towns investment indicates that over 90%…