IPM Fellow Ian Ferguson Involved in National Launch with BT Active Intelligence and pfbb UK
BT Active Intelligence and Partnerships for Better Business (pfbb UK) have launched a new insights service designed to support Business…
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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 to “fundamentally rewire” the NHS…
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 also face some of the…
UK Parliament Launches Inquiry into Small Business Strategy – Opportunity for Place-Based Contributors to Have Their Say
The House of Commons Business and Trade Committee has launched an inquiry to shape the Government’s forthcoming Small Business Strategy,…
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 ecosystem – it’s easy to…
Placemaking and sustainability in Africa: Advancing inclusive and circular development
Africa’s rapid urbanisation and socio-economic challenges, coupled with escalating inequality (Woyo and Tafirenyika, 2024) and the impacts of climate change,…
Safety measures in Turku City Centre, Finland
Safety measures in Turku City Centre Safety and security are about more than just police presence, security guards, and other…
The Rise of the TikTok Cities: Why digital visibility is a clear strategic asset for places
The Rise of the TikTok Cities: Why digital visibility is a clear strategic asset for places What makes a city…
Dr Lucy Montague to Represent Manchester Metropolitan University and IPM at Parliamentary Roundtable on New Town Regeneration
The Institute of Place Management is pleased to confirm that Dr Lucy Montague will represent Manchester Metropolitan University at an…
Putting Place First: Rethinking Town Centres in the UK’s Devolution Agenda
Just weeks after the local elections and amid growing momentum for local government reorganisation, the Institute of Place Management convened…
IPM speakers call for ‘Place’ to be at the heart of devolution
Just weeks after the local elections and amid growing momentum for local government reorganisation, the Institute of Place Management convened…
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 contested – meanings of the…