Episode 33 of ‘Right place, right time’ is out now!

An absolutely fascinating conversation with Tarah Gear, Director of Brand and Place Futures (cue rock n roll job title!) at Milligan who revitalise towns and cities through creativity, innovation, curiosity and imagination. In this episode we consider the importance of storytelling and brand in place creation, tapping into the DNA of places, always listening and… Continue reading Episode 33 of ‘Right place, right time’ is out now!

Plenty of belief at UKREiiF!

Despite the chill winds blowing through the economy, and at plenty of times at the Armouries (!), there was a mood of positivity and determination to actually crack on with initiatives from the places we talked with. We had over 40 proactive conversations about how we could support places with their specific opportunities or challenges.… Continue reading Plenty of belief at UKREiiF!

Episode 32 of ‘Right place, right time’ is out now!

Hear from Rachel Bayley, Burnley Place Brand Manager. It’s not every day you meet a Place Brand Manager. So, catching up with Rachel is special in many ways, firstly Burnley have had a place-led, place brand approach way longer than most, nearly 20 years, secondly Burnley is bucking the trend in terms of investment, regeneration,… Continue reading Episode 32 of ‘Right place, right time’ is out now!

Episode 31 of ‘Right place, right time’ is out now!

Hear from Dr Huw Bowen who has been CEO of Chesterfield Council for 18 years and is stepping down from this role in May this year. Apart from driving a £2billion growth programme for the town he has always been a passionate advocate of a place led approach and was instrumental in Chesterfield developing a… Continue reading Episode 31 of ‘Right place, right time’ is out now!

Join us again for the Magic of Place!

Following four successful UKREiiF’s thinkingplace are excited to announce our return to Leeds from 19th – 21st May for this year’s much anticipated event.

Episode 30 of ‘Right place, right time’ is out now!

On February 15th 2026 thinkingplace turned 20 and in this podcast John Till CEO looks back on a personal and professional journey that has seen the team work with over 100 places the length and breadth of the UK. This has seen thinkingplace create place stories, visual brands, leadership groups, ambassador programmes and a whole… Continue reading Episode 30 of ‘Right place, right time’ is out now!

Discover your Inside Story and Cultural DNA

Place Campaign: Perth

It was great to see the recent launch of the UK’s Town of Culture competition especially as applicants have been encouraged to showcase their ‘unique stories’. Working as we do with multiple places across the UK we experience the amazingly diverse sense of place our towns provide with wonderful stories from myths to modern day… Continue reading Discover your Inside Story and Cultural DNA

Episode 29 of ‘Right place, right time’ is out now!

As thinkingplace moves into its 20th year! we’re delighted to bring you an extended podcast with Dr Martin Reeves, CEO of Oxfordshire County Council and newly appointed Strategic Associate Director of thinkingplace. Martin is bringing his much vaunted place insight and experience to thinkingplace clients and in this podcast he considers how despite austerity place… Continue reading Episode 29 of ‘Right place, right time’ is out now!

Episode 28 of ‘Right place, right time’ is out now!

Episode 28 of our podcast series ‘Right place, right time’ is now live!  Hear how from Saeed Atcha; MBE, DL, Founder and CEO of Youth Leads UK as he addresses the important aspects of properly engaging young people in the future of their place; how and where to listen, engaging with purpose, hearing diverse views,… Continue reading Episode 28 of ‘Right place, right time’ is out now!

Big news to end 2025 – new Strategic Associate Director.

Big news to end 2025 – as Dr Martin Reeves, highly respected Local Authority CEO joins our Board as Strategic Associate Director.   Martin’s passion and enthusiasm for all things place will help us reach new heights.   John Till: “Place has never been more important in shaping people’s lives and the economy in the… Continue reading Big news to end 2025 – new Strategic Associate Director.