If you missed the headlines from the Autumn Statement last week, you can find a summary below of the policies and what they mean for UK places.

Leaders of Business Improvement Districts will meet in London on 8th November to discuss new ways to manage 'safe and social' spaces in towns and cities ar ...

“BRAVO. Really inspiring!”

“I get so much learning and inspiration from IPM webinars, this one was top notch!”

Just two of the very positive feedback comments on our latest IPM professional development webinar: ‘Public Art: How to do it well.’

We brought together local authority, BID and creative practitioners to share their experience of public art projects and outline the benefits in terms of the ‘look’ and attractiveness of their places to residents and visitors, the economic impact and importance to their communities. They also talked about the challenges they’ve tackled.

“We won't succeed by doing the same things that we have for the last 50+ years only a little less badly. If we don't change course more radically it will b ...

Our high streets are too important to be left in the hands of a limited pool of policy makers and we need bigger place partnerships to unlock their potential, argues Cathy Parker

A jointly-authored paper was presented to DLUHC by the three membership bodies, which outlines some of those key practical and regulation issues which BID leaders will be familiar with from their day-to-day experience. This includes aspects like ballots, billing, and relationships with local authorities.