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As we head into the weekend, many people across the country will be packing their bags and heading to the seaside - drawn by nostalgia, fresh air, and the enduring charm of our coastal towns. But behind the holiday postcard lies a more complex story.

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 aim is to make recommendations that will support small businesses to contribute more effectively to the UK’s economic growth, boost local incomes, and reduce regional inequalities. The Committee is seeking views from across th ...

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 while the pyramid stage shines brightly, the base is crumbling. In response to growing concerns, a fan-led review of live music has been launched by Parliament, chaired by Lord Brennan of Canningtown, aiming to address the frag ...

Africa’s rapid urbanisation and socio-economic challenges, coupled with escalating inequality (Woyo and Tafirenyika, 2024) and the impacts of climate change, suggest the critical importance of sustainable placemaking. Urban spaces across the continent are increasingly pressured to respond to complex issues related to population growth, environmental degradation, and socio-econo ...

As conversations about the future of our high streets evolve, the issue of safety - both real and perceived - has become a feature to the debate. A thriving town centre is not just about footfall and shopfronts, but about people feeling welcome, comfortable, and confident to spend time there.

Ahead of an IPM webinar on 8th July, this latest blog by Kirsi Eronen from Turku Center in Finland highlights how stakeholders in one of the country’s most historic cities are working collaboratively to address complex safety challenges in their city centre.

The Institute of Place Management is pleased to confirm that Dr Lucy Montague will represent Manchester Metropolitan University at an upcoming roundtable hosted by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on New Towns.

Speaking to postgraduate students and researchers from the UK, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Australia - during a recent Place Research Seminar, part of the MSc Place Management and Leadership residential at Manchester Metropolitan University - James Child Head of Research from ING Media explores how digital conversations are reshaping the perception, competitiveness and performance of cities across Europe.

Dr Jenny Kanellopoulou, Senior Lecturer in Law at Manchester Metropolitan University and the Institute of Place Management, visits Chicago as part of IPM’s ongoing internationalisation work to build a global community of place managers and leaders.

Dr Ilze Mertena, Senior Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University and a member of the British Academy Early Career Researcher Network (ECRN), has been awarded a grant from the ECRN Seed Fund 2024 to lead an exciting new project that places independent high street businesses at the heart of the experience economy.

We were pleased to welcome Zuzana Mikulášová to the Institute of Place Management and Manchester Metropolitan University on her recent visit to learn more about our work and connect with our team. Zuzana is currently undertaking a PhD and, after considering where to base her research, chose Manchester Metropolitan University - recognising our world-leading position in the field ...