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Introducing Lorcan Convery

This spring we welcomed Lorcan Convery, our brand-new Project Manager to the thinkingplace team. Having graduated with a first-class honours’ degree in Global Business from Trinity College Dublin, Lorcan’s’ degree specialised in all things branding, from stakeholder engagement to storytelling and implementation. During his studies, Lorcan spent his summers gaining experience in a brand consultancy… Continue reading Introducing Lorcan Convery

Episode 23 of our podcast ‘Right place, right time’ is now ready for you to have a listen!

Episode 23 of our podcast series ‘Right place, right time’ is now available! Our Founding Director John Till talks to Nigel Wilcock, Executive Director at Mickeldore who has been involved in economic development for over 30 years. Nigel talks passionately about his belief that the economy of the UK would be more successful if each… Continue reading Episode 23 of our podcast ‘Right place, right time’ is now ready for you to have a listen!

Join us again for the Magic of Place!

Magic of Place event

Following three successful UKREiiF’s thinkingplace are excited to announce our return to Leeds from 20th – 22nd May for this year’s much anticipated event.

Episode 22 of our podcast ‘Right place, right time’ is now ready for you to have a listen!

Episode 22 of our podcast series ‘Right place, right time’ is now available! Hear from Jane Hough, Deputy Director for Business Improvement Districts and Business Services for Groundwork Cheshire, Lancashire & Merseyside. Jane is leading the way in creating better places by working closely with people and businesses within the community. She is passionate about… Continue reading Episode 22 of our podcast ‘Right place, right time’ is now ready for you to have a listen!

Will it be a Labour of Love?

Will it be a Labour of Love for UK places?

What can places expect from a new Labour government and what are the implications of the budget for place development? Darren Rodwell, Senior Associate at Cratus and Former Leader of London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council believes it can be a labour of love and explains why; A Labour Government will look to… Continue reading Will it be a Labour of Love?

Why heaven is a ‘place’ on earth

Why heaven really is a ‘place’ on earth

As we move towards Xmas and thoughts turn to 2025 why not take on board some inspirational and challenging concepts about ‘place’ from leading thinker in this field Dr Martin Reeves, CEO of Oxfordshire County Council Take a look at his thoughts here : And if you want to really get yourself motivated, encouraged and… Continue reading Why heaven is a ‘place’ on earth

How tasty is your place ‘layer cake?’

Why do large geographies such as Combined Authority areas, Counties and Councils need a place brand and what does that mean for the places within them? Amplify and strengthen your own place by reaching out to others and avoiding insularity. Think strength in numbers. Know your audience. And always be sure to consider them within… Continue reading How tasty is your place ‘layer cake?’

What will be the new kid in town?

Is the death of the High Street exaggerated and what might the future of our town centres look like? At our recent Place Pizzazz event we enjoyed a fantastic session looking at town centres where we asked ourselves if they really are doomed and discussed how we ensure they are vibrant. We were joined… Continue reading What will be the new kid in town?

Putting the pizzazz firmly into place!

On November 12th 2024 in Chesterfield I think I can safely say that over 100 of us put the pizzazz into place! The feedback said it all; inspiring, insightful, enlightening, thought provoking, energising, encouraging and provocative. This is a tribute to the amazing speakers who gave up their time to sprinkle their own particular brand… Continue reading Putting the pizzazz firmly into place!

Helping you put the Pizzazz into your Place 2024 Agenda

9.30: Refreshments and networking Why heaven really is a ‘place’ on earth Dr Martin Reeves, Chief Executive, Oxfordshire County Council Why making your place the ‘hero’ is so important, how should you approach this and what lies ahead for places. What will be the new ‘kid in town’? Steve Millington, Professor of Place Management,… Continue reading Helping you put the Pizzazz into your Place 2024 Agenda

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