Placemaking in Warwickshire has seen some positive moving and shaking recently with exciting developments in the north, centre and south of the county.   

After the businesses of Nuneaton voted in favour of establishing a new Business Improvement District for the town they are now searching for a Manager who can take the BID forward into its first five-year term.

Amanda Bourne of FindaBiz, who was instrumental in helping to secure the yes vote for the town, said: "The new BID has given the businesses in Nuneaton town centre a voice. It is run by the businesses for the businesses and will have a really positive impact on the town." 

Meanwhile the Place Projects and Partnerships team at Warwickshire County Council sees group manager, Aaron Corsi stepping into the role of BID Manager for Stratford Business Improvement District.  An experienced place maker who is qualified with the IPM (Institute of Place Management), Aaron's sustained impact during his 10 years at the council has been invaluable to towns and places throughout the county. 

Aaron recently carried out the engagement work for Warwick Town Council to help them establish a Vision for the town. This has resulted in the appointment of a new Town Centre Manager for the town. Kelly Scott, who will help to turn the vision into reality.  

Kelly has experience in local government, having previously worked for Redditch Borough and Bromsgrove District Councils. Her council career started in planning, where she took a particular interest in enforcement, which led her on to becoming a Centres Officer for Bromsgrove and Redditch. She is an advocate of the collaborative approach to place management and enjoys engaging with stakeholders to identify problems and make improvements. 

"I'm excited to be taking up the role of town centre manager for Warwick," she said. "This town is already such a great place to live, work and visit but I'm looking forward to getting involved with all of our stakeholders to address any issues and make any improvements that will help increase footfall and attract more businesses to Warwick. I've already been out and about meeting people and am looking forward to all the great work we can do."