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Have we passed a tipping point where most place managers now welcome the prospect of increasing the opportunities for people to travel to town, other than by car? Chris Wade writes for IPM

This study shows how public art can make a real difference to the appearance, attractiveness and experience of the high street. The study shows that our communities desire projects like this in our places and are important in building trust between councils and residents.

Just as place management structures include a core cohort of representatives from local government, education, health, voluntary / social / community / faith organisations, business and anchor institutions and employers - so it should include creative thinking via local artists and creatives.

This case study, written by Jo Harvey shows how successful local community organisations can be in helping to diversify the high street and help tackle issues of sustainability in town centres.

Paul James MIPM, former Leader of Gloucester City Council, writes about his experiences of regeneration in the city and the lessons that other placemakers can learn.

Chair of IPM, Professor Cathy Parker, was interviewed on location at Grubs Boots in Bolton for BBC Breakfast this morning. "Bad weather - wet, windy, or unusually cold, does reduce overall footfall figures, which then impacts negatively on retail sales - people don’t like getting wet", she said..

Northeast entrepreneurs, commercial investors and business agents are invited to take part in a musical tour to discover the wealth of opportunities available to people looking to open or expand their business in Darlington.

A statement on behalf of The BID Foundation.

Early information on Town Boards established to deliver the government’s Long Term Plan for Towns investment indicates that over 90% are chaired by men.

The creation of Local Visitor Economy Partnerships (LVEPs) nationally offers a promising avenue for inclusive economic development, blending cultural, economic, and place-making strategies to support local businesses and revive high streets.