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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 approach is creating meaningful impact for partners and communities, and showcases the thinkingplace commitment to shaping stronger, more confident places across the UK. thinkingplace is the UK’s leading place branding,… Continue reading Case study developed with iED

Episode 35 of ‘Right place, right time’ is out now!

Why a Strategic Authority still needs a place story: the Devon and Torbay exemplar have a listen to Sean Anstee, CBE, Director of Operations for the Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority as he outlines why one of the organisation’s first priorities was to listen to their stakeholders and create a place led story for… Continue reading Episode 35 of ‘Right place, right time’ is out now!

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, much of the conversation understandably focused on the 15 places still in the running. But I found myself thinking about a different question. What can the next generation of New… Continue reading Future relevance: what can new places learn from the UK’s towns of culture?

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 in to create a narrative for the relatively small town of Ashbourne (population under 10k) by an indomitable entrepreneur and a great team of people who cared about their town… Continue reading All systems go for Ashbourne!

‘Making the case for place as the new PM?!’

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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 perspective but from one of place. thinkingplace is twenty years old this year and as the leading specialist in creating place led approaches over that time we have seen an… Continue reading ‘Making the case for place as the new PM?!’

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!

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