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Episode 34 of ‘Right place, right time’ is out now!

Enjoy listening to the passion and ambition of Councillor Adrian Moss, the Leader of Chichester District Council on why Local Government Reorganisation is exactly the right time to ensure the Chichester voice is heard far and wide. Creating a narrative for a city and area has unleashed a wonderful collaboration of the asset organisations of… Continue reading Episode 34 of ‘Right place, right time’ is out now!

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!

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!

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!

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!

Episode 27 of ‘Right place, right time’ is out now!

Episode 27 of our podcast series ‘Right place, right time’ is now live!  Hear how from Peter Anstiss, the CEO of Team Barrow, an innovative partnership between the UK Government, BAE Systems and Westmorland and Furness Council. This town is at the heart of keeping Britain safe as home of the nuclear submarine building industry… Continue reading Episode 27 of ‘Right place, right time’ is out now!

Episode 26 of ‘Right place, right time’ is out now!

Episode 26 of our podcast series ‘Right place, right time’ is now live!  Hear from Chris Wade, Director, The People & Places Partnership who reflects on placemaking, policy, pride, place branding and people. Chris is the author of the Local Government Association’s Revitalising Town Centres Toolkit and a former Expert Adviser for the Government-backed, High… Continue reading Episode 26 of ‘Right place, right time’ is out now!

Place Pizzazz 2025 Agenda

Helping you put the pizzazz into your place 2025 When it comes to Place Pizzazz 2025 don’t get left at the post! Wednesday 12th November, 9.30 – 4pm, Chester Racecourse. _____________________________________________________________________________________ 9.30: Refreshments and networking _____________________________________________________________________________________ Panel discussions   Is keeping us safe a much needed dividend for many places? The Strategic Defence Review and… Continue reading Place Pizzazz 2025 Agenda

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