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…
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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…
Dr Patrick Collins asks: “Who Thought That Was a Good Idea?”
The challenge of delivering inclusive, affordable, and sustainable housing is one shared by communities across the world. While the contexts…
Dr Jenny Kanellopoulou strengthens international connections with visit to Chicago Loop Alliance
Earlier this month, Dr Jenny Kanellopoulou, Senior Lecturer in Law at Manchester Metropolitan University and the Institute of Place Management,…
Ian Harvey contributes to Demos report on ‘Unlocking Housing Through Public Participation’
The Institute of Place Management is pleased to share The MIMBY Majority: How to unlock housebuilding with early and representative…
Northwich leads the way – Lessons from a Visa award-winning community
As part of its continuing commitment to sharing best practice in place management, the Institute of Place Management recently hosted…
IPM to highlight the vital role of libraries in high street revitalisation
Ian Harvey, Head of the Institute of Place Management at Manchester Metropolitan University, will take centre stage as the opening…
IPM Fellow Graham Galpin shares thoughts on devolution ahead of IPM webinar
“May you live in interesting times” – I’m told this is an old Chinese proverb. It certainly applies to our…
Dr Nicola Headlam to speak at IPM Place Symposium
We are delighted to confirm Dr Nicola Headlam as a keynote speaker at the upcoming IPM Place Platform Symposium, taking…
Celebrating Town Success with Visa: Lunchtime Webinars Featuring Award-Winning Places
The Institute of Place Management is proud to partner with Visa and Stonehaven to host two special lunchtime webinars celebrating…
IPM showcased at the Houses of Parliament
On 15 May 2025, the Institute of Place Management was proud to represent our work at Manchester Metropolitan University’s first-ever…