Mayor Steve Rotheram shared his excitement for the new Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) which would take on responsibility for developing 174 hectares of brownfield land north of the city centre.
Business leaders gathered on Tuesday 16th June 2026 to hear how Salford is cementing its position as one of the UK’s most dynamic and fastest-growing cities, with public and private sector leaders highlighting the scale of investment, regeneration and economic opportunity transforming the city.
As Lancashire prepares for the most significant restructuring of local government in half a century, alongside plans for a new Combined Authority and the potential introduction of a directly elected mayor, DIB is urging ministers and local leaders to focus on creating councils with the scale and capacity to succeed.
The business organisation believes that a cut in hospitality VAT would provide a much-needed stimulus for a sector that sits at the heart of local economies across the country, while helping businesses invest, recruit and grow.
As part of the initiative, DIB has published an open letter to MPs, ministers, metro mayors, and civic leaders outlining a package of proposed reforms.
A valuable discussion with city leaders committed to shaping a stronger, more resilient Salford and wider city region economy.
Downtown in Business Political editor, Jim Hancock interviews Bootle MP, Peter Dowd at the Liverpool City Region Parliamentary Reception in June 2026.
With the city set to host the UEFA EURO 2028, it will look at the role sporting events and infrastructure have in shaping cities, strengthening international relationships, attracting investment and driving regeneration, using Liverpool’s two global football clubs as living examples.
At a time when cities and regions are focused on new homes, infrastructure, regeneration, investment and economic growth, this event will bring together the organisations responsible for turning ambition into delivery.
Cllr Robinson will speak alongside various public sector organisations across the city region including St Helens Council. Halton Borough Council, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.
Downtown in Business heads to London to showcase the ambition and momentum of the Liverpool City Region.
Sean Keyes, CEO at leading civil and structural engineering consultancy, Sutcliffe shares his opinion of the challenges for business to offer youngster a start in their careers.
