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Case study developed with iED
We’re proud to share our latest case study, developed as part of our membership with the Institute of Economic Development. It highlights how our place‑led
Sarah Perry
2 September 2026
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Future relevance: what can new places learn from the UK’s towns of culture?
Reflections from: Emma Drake, Associate Director, thinkingplace and Founder of Henbe Communications As the shortlist for the UK’s first Town of Culture 2028 was announced,
Sarah Perry
15 July 2026
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‘Making the case for place as the new PM?!’
I’ve had time to reflect on Andy Burnham’s first speech as MP and front (likely only) runner for Prime Minister not especially from a political
Sarah Perry
10 July 2026
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To Hull and back with pride!
I collided with place branding, place marketing and place in Hull 27 years ago. It was sort of an accident. I’d been working as Marketing
Sarah Perry
8 June 2026
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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
Sarah Perry
26 May 2026
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Discover your Inside Story and Cultural DNA
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
Sarah Perry
20 January 2026
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Good Grief… What A REiiF!
And so, year four has been and gone in the blink of an eye. Whilst we talked about and demonstrated the Magic of Place someone
Sarah Perry
27 May 2025
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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
Louise Forder
19 November 2024
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Pre Place Pizzazz 2024!
Tomorrow, Place Pizzazz 2024 hits Chesterfield! thinkingplace are delighted that our third conference will be the biggest and most pizzazziest (if that’s a word!) yet
Sarah Perry
11 November 2024
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A time of change, a time for place led growth
Whatever one’s political affiliation, the election result has certainly been a seismic event for the UK and the consequent focus on economic growth should be
John Till
9 July 2024
