Association of Town & City Management

COLERAINE BID IS RECRUITING Coleraine BID (Northern Ireland) is looking for a new BID Manager to take the lead. If you're passionate about community development, supporting local enterprise, and creating a vibrant town centre, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. For more information visit https://lnkd.in/eSw4UX5a

The BT Active Intelligence Insights and pfbb UK - Partnerships for Better Business Analysis is the ultimate insights service for BIDs and town and city centres who want to make informed decisions. With the BT Insights’ cutting-edge platform, and pfbb UK’s expert analysis, data becomes empowering information which enables you to make informed decisions and detailed evaluation. BT Active Intelligence processes over 25 billion data points from mobile phone activity daily. It is then aggregated and made anonymous to provide granular, large-scale insights into the physical movements of 53 million adults in the UK. This is great for understanding: Your catchment area Your footfall Your demographic profiling Interested in learning more? Further information can be found here: https://lnkd.in/evBHjSxd

COLERAINE BID IS RECRUITING Coleraine BID (Northern Ireland) is looking for a new BID Manager to take the lead. If you're passionate about community development, supporting local enterprise, and creating a vibrant town centre, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. For more information visit https://lnkd.in/eSw4UX5a

AND THE WINNER IS...... We are delighted to announce the winners of the 2025 Town and City Management Awards. The winners are…. Best Business Support Aberdeen Inspired (for Reactivating Union Street)   Best Event Newcastle NE1 (for Screen on the Green)   Best Safety, Security and Resilience Scheme Lincoln BIG (for Lincoln Civilian Investigator Scheme)   Best Social and Community Contribution Worcester BID (for Safe Space)   Best Marketing and Branding Scheme My Milton Keynes BID (for MyMK) Best Culture and Arts Scheme BID Leicester (for Light Up Leicester) The New Climate Action Award Norwich BID (for the Norwich Solar System) Best Ambassador, Warden or Ranger Chris Patrick, The York BID Outstanding Partnership Knightsbridge Partnership Inspirational Leader Gail McGibbon, CEO, Sligo BID CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!!!! https://lnkd.in/ebM5wKJm

THE SUCCESS OF BONNINGTON CAFÉ! HOW THE 'BACKING INTERNATIONAL SMALL RESTAURANTS' GRANT PROGRAM IS SUPPORTING HOSPITALITY In the heart of Bonnington Square—a diverse south London neighbourhood with a storied past—Bonnington Café stands as a community-run establishment serving vegetarian and vegan cuisine from various cultures. Originally built in the 1870s to house railway workers, the neighbourhood fell into decline by the 1980s and had become largely inhabited by squatters. Amidst these trying times, a communal “pleasure garden” was created on land where seven houses had been destroyed in World War II, establishing the foundation of an enduring and resilient community spirit. The café, a champion of this spirit, was recently awarded £11,000 through the 2024 Backing International Small Restaurants grant program—one of just 20 restaurants selected across London and Manchester. “Our new commercial ventilation system is working brilliantly, hugely reducing both heat and condensation in the kitchen and café,” said Chris Woods, speaking for the Bonnington Centre Community Association (BCCA) trustees and staff. “And thanks to the grant, we’ve been able to boost cooks’ workspace area by a whopping 30%. Meanwhile, our new website hugely improves our public presentation of our wonderful cafe—and will make the booking experience for customers far, far easier! None of these changes would have been possible without the grant.” The funding came at a critical moment for the café, which had unexpectedly closed in 2021 after serving the community for nearly four decades. When a new group of local trustees took over the BCCA in 2023, reopening the café became their top priority. The grant enabled immediate kitchen upgrades that would have otherwise taken years to implement, including new commercial ventilation, gas safety systems and the café’s first-ever commercial dishwasher. These improvements have significantly enhanced working conditions for staff while simultaneously creating a better experience for the diverse community that has made Bonnington Square such a unique London destination. The Backing International Small Restaurants Grant Program returns for 2025. Eligible businesses across Greater Manchester and Greater London can apply now. We encourage members and friends of ATCM to spread the word. For more information visit: https://lnkd.in/dWfDVE4h American Express IDA Foundation

1 WEEK TO GO 🚨 Join us at 1 Wimpole Street, London on June 11 for the launch of the 2025 State of the Nation Report - our annual research collaboration with Lambert Smith Hampton exploring the future of our towns, high streets and shopping centres. Our fantastic line-up of speakers will share data-driven insights and practical solutions from across the public and private sectors, including: 🎤 Dr. Steven Norris - LSH 🎤 Vivienne King – Revo / Impactful Places 🎤 Paul Roberts - Oldham Council 🎤 Phil Hepworth – AEW Architects 🎤 Victoria Gould – Landsec 🎤 Ojay McDonald – Association of Town & City Management (ATCM) 🎤 Chris Ives – LSH 🎤 Stuart Harris – Milligan / Revo 📍 In-person places are limited and going fast - sign up now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/eGZT3QMV 🕗 Agenda includes: breakfast networking, keynote, panel discussion, and Q&A. 🆓 Free to attend | 🎓 Counts as 2 hours CPD Let’s shape tomorrow’s places, together. #StateoftheNation2025 #UrbanRegeneration #Placemaking #RevoCommunity #TownsAndCities #RetailProperty #PublicPrivatePartnership #FutureOfHighStreets AREF (The Association of Real Estate Funds), British Property Federation, Built Environment Networking Ltd, British Retail Consortium, The Property Industry Alliance (PIA), UKHospitality, Construction News, NLA, Completely Retail, CIPFA

LET’S CELEBRATE TOWNS Let’s Celebrate Towns is a nationwide showcase, shining the spotlight on hundreds of towns across the UK that are helping businesses and communities to thrive. It is run in partnership with the British Retail Consortium. The competition will run until the 8th June, giving local authorities, councils, and community groups the chance to win £20,000 across 6 new categories: High street transformation Small business support Future skills Connectivity Circularity champion Powering change Further details can be found at https://lnkd.in/e_XNPEET

HIGH STREET CONVERSATIONS BANKING ON CLOSURES 10am, Tuesday 13 May 2025 Online, via Zoom. Register at https://lnkd.in/ecJCVP3T The business model for high street banks is changing. With the slow transition to digital banking and growth in the use of smartphone apps, the viability of maintaining a high street presence is in question. What is the impact of this? High Street Conversations will focus on the impact of banking closures on the high street, the impact on the local economy and the challenges of bringing units vacated by banks back into use. Another important ATCM meeting. Join us for a conversation on high street evolution.

CITYCO IS RECRUITING CityCo (The Manchester City Centre Management Company) are recruiting a Head of Finance. CityCo works with Manchester’s leading names, manage the City Centre Business Improvement District (retail, leisure, offices) and are delivery partners for Manchester Accommodation BID (hoteliers). They manage the Manchester Business Crime Reduction Partnership and administer the Manchester Pub & Club Network. Are you interested in working for this not-for-profit membership body that is critical to supporting the city centre economy of one of Europe’s great cities? If so, visit https://lnkd.in/eScAECSs for further information.

HOW TO MAXIMISE OUR CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY ASSETS SUMMER SCHOOL 2025 In recent decades, town and city centres have changed beyond recognition. Out-of-town shopping and an emerging digital economy have caused huge disruption. However, there remain some aspects where towns and cities across the UK and Ireland are unassailable. With history and heritage dating back sometimes centuries, their cultural relevance and community roots in everyday life are unmatched. If these assets are used to their full potential then the ability to deliver pride in place, footfall and investment is powerful. So can we use culture and community as platforms for relevance in a world subject to rapid change? The theme for the 2025 Summer School is ‘How to Maximise our Cultural and Community Assets’. This two day event will take place in Bradford, the 2025 City of Culture, and will deliver a programme packed with learnings on powerful urban story-telling, hosting world class events and community empowerment. Summer School will include keynotes, panel debates, workshops, study tours, the Purple Flag Awards and the Town and City Management Industry Awards. Join us for the place management event of the year. Tickets are available here… https://lnkd.in/dQsv55Hz