Events
2026
thinkingplace, in partnership with the Institute of Place Management at Manchester Metropolitan University, is proud to present the fifth Place Pizzazz Conference on 12th November
Sarah Perry
4 August 2026
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Brilliant Burnley as they win Council of the Year!
Unsurprisingly, Burnley have been unassuming (no doubt part of why they won!) about such a magnificent achievement! As our good friend Rachel Bayley, Burnley Place
Sarah Perry
17 June 2026
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thinkingplace delight at OBE for Board Member, Dr Martin Reeves!
Dr Martin Reeves, Chief Executive of Oxfordshire County Council, has been awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours in recognition of his outstanding service to
Sarah Perry
16 June 2026
Events
Helping you put the pizzazz into your place 2025
thinkingplace are racing towards Place Pizzazz 2025 We are holding our fourth inspirational and thought provoking event on Wednesday 12th November 2025, 9:30am –
Sarah Perry
17 September 2025
Events
Save the date … Place Pizzazz 2025!
thinkingplace are delighted to announce that Place Pizzazz is back for its fourth year. We are holding this years event on Wednesday 12th November at
Sarah Perry
1 August 2025
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Will it be a Labour of Love?
What can places expect from a new Labour government and what are the implications of the budget for place development? Darren Rodwell, Senior Associate
Louise Forder
20 December 2024
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Why heaven 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
Louise Forder
16 December 2024
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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
Louise Forder
13 December 2024
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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
Louise Forder
9 December 2024
Events
Helping you put the pizzazz into your place 2024
Making your place the hero: best practice and advice from leading-edge thinkers thinkingplace are looking forward to hosting this on Tuesday 12th November 2024,
Louise Forder
1 July 2024
