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The article reflects on the last few months and what we have done to support members through the coronavirus pandemic

Last month IPM along with 12 other partner organisations, successfully launched the High Streets Task Force (HSTF). HSTF offers a host of resources and support to English high streets and town centres.

On 10^th September, we will be hosting a special research seminar for the launch for ‘The Routledge Handbook of Place’. The session will be hosted by IPM Director and book editor Professor Ares Kalandides.

The High Streets Task Force is renewing the business resilience survey for government, to help them understand how the situation has changed and to respond to the economic impact of the pandemic in England.

The webinar brought together place managers and leaders from Amsterdam, Athens, Manchester, the cities of Varaždin- Čakovec (Croatia), and Vilnius, who are all engaged in the Interreg project ABCitEs 

IPM Co-chair Cathy Parker and Fellow of the Institute Christain Spence explore what the announcements in the summer statement mean for place managers and leaders.

IPM members involved in 6 weekly discussions hosted by the Malta Tourism Society and the Institute for Travel Tourism and Culture at the University of Malta to develop a sustainable tourism model for Malta.

Bill Grimsey elected as a Senior Fellow, recognising his outstanding contribution to advancing local place leadership through publications and his ongoing advocacy. 

Join us for the third international facilitated discussion, looking at different approaches to Covid-19 around Europe

Congratulations to our Place Management and Leadership graduates. All graduations at Manchester Metropolitan University have been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic; however, we are determined to celebrate the achievements of our graduates.