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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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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
Blog
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
News
All systems go for Ashbourne!
In the world of place marketing and making it certainly isn’t all about the big boys and girls! A few years ago we were brought
Sarah Perry
13 July 2026
Blog
‘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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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
Blog
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
Blog
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
Events
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.
Sarah Perry
17 February 2026
