Measures to ensure the physical safety of visitors - such as adequate lighting, CCTV, and a visible security presence - are essential for creating welcoming, vibrant places. Perceptions of safety directly influence footfall, dwell time, and local economic performance.

Recognising this, the Institute of Place Management has identified safety and security as one of the Top 25 factors influencing high street vibrancy. As part of IPM’s evolving events strategy, which focuses on these 25 priorities, we organised a webinar on this theme to help place leaders understand how to improve perceptions of safety and encourage repeat visits, community use, and a thriving day and evening economy.

Today (3rd July), the Prime Minister will announce a 10-year plan to “fundamentally rewire” the NHS in England, including 200 neighbourhood health centres to bring care closer to home and embed health in communities.

Against this backdrop, IPM was recently invited to an All Party Parliamentary Group discussion on Healthy Places at the House of Lords, represented by IPM Fellow Esther Worboys.

At the Institute of Place Management, we believe these places matter. As part of our commitment to supporting places of all kinds, we’re pleased to share this guest blog from IPM member Diane Cunningham, who attended the recent “Seaside Heritage: Connecting Communities and Inspiring Action” symposium.

The House of Commons Business and Trade Committee has launched an inquiry to shape the Government’s forthcoming Small Business Strategy, due in 2025. The a ...

As 200,000 people gather this week at Glastonbury - the summit of the UK’s music ecosystem - it’s easy to believe that the music sector is thriving. But wh ...