On April 22nd 2026 Downtown in Business hosted the Northern Power Towns Parliamentary Reception in Westminster, bringing together civic, business and political leaders to focus on the growth and regeneration of towns across the North.
We were delighted to welcome senior figures from across the public and private sectors for a key discussion on unlocking the potential of Cheshire, Lancashire and Cumbria.
Thank you to our headline sponsors AtkinsRéalis, Kier Group and Sellafield Ltd for their support, and to our co-sponsors Causeway Technologies, KROL CORLETT GROUP, Nugent, Starship and One Great George Street.
We heard from Alison McGovern, Tom Riordan CBE and Steven Broomhead, who highlighted the scale of opportunity across the North and the importance of devolution in driving long term growth.
A clear message emerged: growth is strongest when decisions are made closer to communities, supported by strong partnerships and investment that reaches towns as well as cities.
There is real ambition across the North, with a shared commitment to delivering inclusive, long term growth.
See Jim Hancock’s recap of the day here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVB8ze9hPQg
