Episode 16 of ‘Right place, right time’ is LIVE!

Episode 16 of our podcast series ‘Right place, right time’ is out now!  Councillor Richard Morris outlines how Wychavon District Council have developed a place led approach for Droitwich Spa, Evesham and Pershore involving a stakeholder inspired narrative, the development of a Place Board and the production of an Investment Prospectus for each. This has… Continue reading Episode 16 of ‘Right place, right time’ is LIVE!

Episode 15 of ‘Right place, right time’ is out now!

Episode 15 of our podcast series ‘Right place, right time’ is now live!  Hear from local entrepreneur Anne Wright, owner of Young Ideas and Henmores, luxury fashion shopping destinations in the town and Chair of Ashbourne Town Team. Anne epitomises a ‘get on and do it’ approach and with colleagues was successful in gaining over… Continue reading Episode 15 of ‘Right place, right time’ is out now!

The Government’s Long-Term Plan for Towns … a place perspective

The 1st October saw the latest Government intervention aimed at supporting and developing towns with 55 places benefitting from a £20m, 10 year endowment to deliver local priorities. It requires a local Town Board made up of representatives of the place and the focus is required to be on areas such as safety and security,… Continue reading The Government’s Long-Term Plan for Towns … a place perspective

Episode 12 of ‘Right place, right time’ is live!

Episode 12 of our podcast series ‘Right place, right time’ is out now!  Enjoy listening to Jim Parker, Chair of the Torbay Place Leadership Board and a highly respected journalist in the area for over 40 years. You’ll hear about the wonders of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham that make up Torbay and how creating the… Continue reading Episode 12 of ‘Right place, right time’ is live!

Harness the power of your place at City Nation Place UK – September 19th, Sheffield

thinkingplace are delighted to be playing our part in two sessions at City Nation Place UK’s annual event for those looking to do things differently in their place through innovative place branding and place marketing. In the morning I’m looking forward to being joined in discussion by Claire Hamilton, CEO of Dacorum Borough Council and… Continue reading Harness the power of your place at City Nation Place UK – September 19th, Sheffield

Episode 10 of ‘Right place, right time’ is live!

Episode 10 of our podcast series ‘Right place, right time’ is out now! In this episode, you’ll hear from Diana Taylor, the Managing Director of Future Humber, as she outlines the incredible assets the Humber estuary has and how a repositioned and rebranded Future Humber is leading the way in marketing and developing the place.… Continue reading Episode 10 of ‘Right place, right time’ is live!

New financial year … time to SPF up your place?

As we bravely venture into the 2023/24 financial year, the pressure to support our places has never been greater and the resources to do so is stretched. There are so many drivers for change; the move to experience-led environments, the challenge of generating footfall with less retail, changing the mix of urban centres, attracting investment… Continue reading New financial year … time to SPF up your place?

2023 – some thoughts for UK places from thinkingplace

As we stare into 2023, our places are going to need to be confident, collaborative, clearheaded, creative and connected to forge ahead in challenging times. Here, thinkingplace’s Founding Director John Till, provides his musings on what will matter: 1. There’s no way around the fact that it’s going to be tough for our cities, counties… Continue reading 2023 – some thoughts for UK places from thinkingplace