
DIB Hosts Final Leaders Lunch of 2025 with Nuala Gallagher
On Tuesday 2nd December 2025, DIB hosted the final event of 2025, an exclusive Leaders Lunch with Nuala Gallagher, Corporate Director of City Development at Liverpool City Council.
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On Tuesday 2nd December 2025, DIB hosted the final event of 2025, an exclusive Leaders Lunch with Nuala Gallagher, Corporate Director of City Development at Liverpool City Council.

Deva Fest is back for 2026 from August 6th to the 9th, and we’re bringing the party to the stunning grounds of Cholmondeley Castle once again! We’ve been itching to share this with you… and now it’s time. Our first wave of artists is here — and trust us, it’s a big one.

If you’re attending MIPIM this year, you already know it’s one of the biggest conferences in the world for property, planning, development, and investment.

The black-tie evening was hosted by legendary British fashion designer Jeff Banks and delivered everything it promised: glamour, celebration, community spirit and a powerful message of hope.

Today on the Downtown Den, it’s just Frank and Jim as they discuss Rachel Reeves’ budget, Kemi Badenoch’s response, and Your Party’s Conference in Liverpool.

Downtown in Business are delighted that Hope Street Hotel are our Venue of the Month for December. Hope Street Hotel sits handsomely in the heart of Liverpool’s Georgian neighbourhood.

For one night only, attendees were transported back to the 1980s with a retro disco experience, themed event village and a high energy Zumba warm-up.

Every Friday from 15:00-20:00, enjoy sparkling wine, cocktails, and beer at fabulous prices, all while indulging in complimentary canapés.

Ward Hadaway confirm the appointment of corporate partner Nik Tunley as Head of Corporate following Ward Hadaway’s merger with The Endeavour Partnership.

The airline’s expansion will also support the local economy, with each of their UK-based aircraft supporting around 400 direct and indirect jobs and £27m UK gross value added.

In this fascinating discussion with DIB boss Frank McKenna, Steven shares his career journey from the beach hotels of Australia to the countryside hotels of North Wales and his involvement with one of the UK’s fastest growing festivals DevaFest.

Downtown in Business has signed a deal with the Invest Liverpool City Region partnership to support the team deliver on an ambitious events programme, including activity at MIPIM, UKREiiF, and a series of exclusive events in London.