The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.38 | 1st July 2024
01/07/2024
It’s the final countdown. But have Nigel Farage, Suella Braverman and TV debates been the big losers of the seven week ‘yawn fest’ of a campaign?
Positive developments are happening in Lancashire says Lancashire Growth boss
28/06/2024
Downtown In Business hosted Simon Lawrence, Director of Growth and Regeneration at Lancashire County Council, at the latest event in their popular In Conversation with’ series.
Northern Powerhouse boss talks Devolution, HS2 and collaboration
27/06/2024
Henri Murison, Chief Executive of The Northern Powerhouse Partnership, discussed a comprehensive overview of the current trends and issues affecting the Cheshire region.
Causeway Mental Health campaign wins support from across the country
27/06/2024
Halton Borough Council became the first local authority to pledge its support for Causeway Technologies call to include ‘mental health support’ as part of its social value ask in any future construction projects it procures.
Manchester mourns the passing of a legend
27/06/2024
Business leaders from Manchester and beyond have been paying tribute to Sir Howard Bernstein.
Who Are Yer? | Emily Robson
27/06/2024
In our ‘Who Are Yer?’ video this week, we are joined by the amazing Emily Robson, Assistant Chief Executive of the Knowledge Quarter, Liverpool.
Downtown in Business Hosts Enlightening CIH Housing Association Forum Breakfast Event
25/06/2024
Downtown in Business Manchester, in collaboration with Sutcliffe Engineering, hosted an exclusive breakfast event on Tuesday, at Neo in Manchester. The event brought together key players from the property development, engineering, and housing sectors for a breakfast of insightful discussions surrounding the most important topics at the CIH Housing Association ‘Housing 2024’ Conference.
One Week to Go Until the City of Liverpool Business Awards 2024
24/06/2024
It’s that time of year again, the City of Liverpool Business Awards 2024 (COLBA) is just one week away!
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.37 | 24th June 2024
24/06/2024
Not long left in this General Election campaign and we are beside ourselves with excitement, as change seems inevitable and we prepare to welcome a Labour government. Well, hardly.
Remembering Howard Bernstein: A tribute to a leading Civil Servant and close friend of DIB
24/06/2024
As the news broke over this weekend that Manchester Civil Servant and regeneration pioneer and close friend of Downtown Sir Howard Bernstein has sadly passed away, Downtown CEO Frank McKenna looks back on a life well lived and pays tribute to Sir Howards important work and legacy.
The Country is ready for Change
20/06/2024
Ahead of the country going to the polls on 4th July, Downtown in Business hosted a pre-election dinner on Monday 17th June 2024 to discuss the upcoming election.
Old lady not coming to rescue
20/06/2024
The Bank of England won’t save the Tories, and with a betting scandal now hammering the final nail in their coffin, Jim’s blog includes the first part of a survey of NW seats.