Institute of Place Management

19-20 April 2023 | Manchester

'Good Growth' Conference

Tackling big issues using place-based policy, theory and practice

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Place-based tenders, job adverts, calls for evidence and engagement

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Policy response from IPM and its members

The BID Foundation

Supporting Business Improvement Districts to transform towns and cities in the UK

Membership

Join our community of 1000+ place leaders, managers, academics and policy makers

As the international professional body and learned society for people who serve places, our members benefit from professional recognition, access to resources and events, a subscription to the Journal of Place Management and Development, and designatory letters demonstrating their commitment to places.

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Latest news

FOR Cardiff: CEO opportunity *apply by 22 Feb*

A fantastic opportunity to lead one of the UK’s leading Business Improvement Districts (BID) - FOR Cardiff - which is seeking an ambitious person to drive it forward.

14 Feb 2023

The BID Foundation

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

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