This series of the Downtown Den Podcast is all about Winning Women, in the second episode Downtown boss Frank McKenna speaks with the Leader of Manchester City Council Bev Craig.
Bev discusses her first twelve months as Leader of Manchester City Council, her vision for the future of Manchester, her passion for Manchester United and a little bit about her back story.
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On Thursday 23rd October 2025, Downtown in Business marked an incredible milestone — our 22nd birthday — with a fantastic celebration at the Malmaison Liverpool.
Ten years ago, Downtown in Business opened its doors in Birmingham with a simple ambition: to bring together the city’s most dynamic leaders, innovators, and influencers to shape its future. A decade on, the city has changed beyond recognition.
The 4th annual Kids in Mind Charity Question of Sport event took centre stage at the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead on Friday night, uniting the North East housebuilding community for an inspiring evening of sport, laughter, and generosity — all in support of the Kids in Mind Charity.
We are delighted that Aston University are our latest business of the week. They are one of the UK’s most respected institutions. Aston University is internationally recognised for its excellence in research, world-class teaching, and strong collaborations with industry, government, and commerce.
