Why effective place leadership is critical to town centre transformation, and how better support can help our high streets thrive.

Sonia Cubrilo explores how the people, partnerships and assets already in our towns can help drive town centre regeneration.

With the announcement last week that Prime Minister Andy Burnham intends to tackle the scourge of ‘dodgy shops’, Ben Stephenson and Sonia Cubrilo look at what we know and what we don’t about this problem.

Emma James explores how designing places with children and young people can create more welcoming high streets, towns and cities.

Friends and colleagues celebrate Graham Galpin's IPM Senior Fellowship and the impact he continues to have across the profession.

Graham Soult visits Jarrow to explore Pride in Place, hidden assets, strong heritage and opportunities for renewal.

Ian Ferguson explores why good place management starts with good data, helping towns and cities make better decisions.

Matt Colledge and Ben Stephenson argue that a new High Streets Task Force is needed to help towns deliver lasting change.

Graham Galpin reflects on place partnerships, and why listening, communication and collaboration matter in successful towns.

Place partnerships are becoming increasingly important as towns compete for investment and regeneration, says Sonia Cubrilo.

Fawdon South and Throckley and Newburn to receive Pride in Place funding

Wrexham City Board's plans to build a youth hub and deliver borough-wide improvements for young people have been boosted by a £20 million…

Government unveils £319m Pride in Place funding for high street regeneration and play areas, with Leigh among UK towns set to benefit from the scheme.

Fawdon South and Throckley and Newburn to receive Pride in Place funding

As Pride in Place extends to 284 UK communities, The High Street Consultancy is taking bookings to support locations with their first steps.