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thinkingplace is the UK’s leading place-branding specialist – it’s all we do and all we have done for the last 15 years. We work with places and destinations that want to be more successful – whether nation, region, city, town, development or neighbourhood and enable this by working with them to create a place brand… Continue reading Want to work for us?

How being ‘place led’ can drive the renaissance of our counties, cities and towns

We are pleased to share the recording from our recent session at City Nation Place UK, therefore if you missed the live event you can now watch on catch up at your leisure! Join thinkingplace Founding Director John Till, alongside Louisa Shaw, Staffordshire Place Brand Manager and Richard Hicks, Deputy Chief Executive of Medway Council… Continue reading How being ‘place led’ can drive the renaissance of our counties, cities and towns

thinkingplace appointed to help shape Swinton’s future

We, at thinkingplace, the UK’s leading place specialist, are very pleased to announce that we have been selected to work with local partners to develop an exciting new vision for Swinton in Salford, Greater Manchester. Sarah Perry, Director of thinkingplace, said: “We’re thrilled to have been appointed to work with key local organisations to develop… Continue reading thinkingplace appointed to help shape Swinton’s future

Great opportunity for a new place role in Staffordshire

In 2020, we began working alongside Staffordshire business, education and public sector organisations to come together and develop a new story and approach to promoting and marketing the county. This involved understanding what makes Staffordshire special, competitive, and distinct from other places – bringing it all together in a new brand narrative that is now… Continue reading Great opportunity for a new place role in Staffordshire

The Waterline Summit 18th – 22nd October 2021

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Waterline Summit is the North of England’s biggest decarbonisation event and will cover five themes over five days from 18th-22nd October. Connecting the Humber to COP26 Energy Transition Clean Road Transport Adaptation, Resilience & Nature Cities and Built Environment ✅ Free, hybrid events ✅ Over 5 days ✅ 100+ speakers Our Founding Director John Till is… Continue reading The Waterline Summit 18th – 22nd October 2021

LGA Post Pandemic Recovery webinar – Tuesday 21st September 2021

thinkingplace are delighted that Founding Director John Till has been asked to speak the the forthcoming Local Government Association webinar event entitled “COVID-19 Communications: Planning for post-pandemic recovery” being held on Tuesday 21 September 2021 from 2.00pm – 3.30pm. As COVID-19 restrictions ease, councils are considering how to lead the recovery in their towns and… Continue reading LGA Post Pandemic Recovery webinar – Tuesday 21st September 2021

City Nation Place UK – Wednesday 3rd November 2021

For the last 15 years thinkingplace has been at the forefront of helping places realise their potential, manage change, create a shared sense of purpose, widen leadership and promote collaboration. At this years City Nation Place UK event being held on Wednesday 3rd November in London, we are pleased to be bringing the audience this… Continue reading City Nation Place UK – Wednesday 3rd November 2021

thinkingplace joins the Good Business Charter

thinkingplace is delighted to announce it has signed up to the Good Business Charter (GBC), an accreditation that seeks to raise the bar on business practices for employees, tax, the environment, customers and suppliers. It has never been more important for businesses to regain trust and show they care about more than just profit. The… Continue reading thinkingplace joins the Good Business Charter

‘Place: what’s the future?’ – Thursday 15th July

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For the last 15 years thinkingplace has been at the forefront of helping places realise their potential, manage change, create a shared sense of purpose, widen leadership and promote collaboration. On the occasion of our 15th birthday we want to invite you to our inaugural annual Place Perspective event being held virtually on Thursday 15th… Continue reading ‘Place: what’s the future?’ – Thursday 15th July

thinkingplace delighted to welcome new Associate Director

We are delighted that Ian Hassall has joined the thinkingplace team as an Associate Director. Ian is a Chartered Surveyor with considerable private and public sector experience in development, regeneration, spatial planning and place marketing. He is the former chief executive of Liverpool Land Development Company where he had responsibility for preparing strategic investment plans,… Continue reading thinkingplace delighted to welcome new Associate Director