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.
Not so cunning stunts
20/06/2024
In her latest Blog, Jo Phillips reflects on Just Stop Oils latest protest, the politicisation of environmental concerns and the difficultly of striking a balance when it comes to implementing green initiatives.
Downtown in Business 21st Anniversary Party: A Night to Remember Celebrating Two Decades of Success!
18/06/2024
DIB hosted its 21st anniversary party at the fabulous Innside by Melia Hotel’s Gino D’ Acampo 360 Sky Bar on Thursday 13th June. We were joined by Downtown friends and members past and present for a spectacular night of food. drink – and, of course, networking!
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.36 | 17th June 2024
17/06/2024
The polls are not shifting- in fact they are getting worse for Rishi Sunak and the Conservatives. With just over two weeks to go before polling day, Is there anything the Tories can do to prevent the predicted wipeout?
‘Downtown Day’ at the Qube Liverpool International Tennis Tournament!
13/06/2024
Downtown in Business were proud sponsors of the opening day of the Qube Liverpool International Tennis Tournament on Thursday with the 13th of June becoming known as ‘Downtown Day’ at this fantastic event!
Wimbledon champion confirmed to play at The Qube Liverpool International Tennis Tournament this week
12/06/2024
Three-times Wimbledon doubles champion and former world number one, Neal Skupski will be playing at The Qube Liverpool International Tennis Tournament this week.
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.35 | 10th June 2024
10/06/2024
Rachel Reeves called him a liar, Penny Mordaunt said he was completely wrong, Nadine Dorries said he should resign. And Nigel Farage is back. Its been the week from hell for Rishi Sunak – can he possibly recover?
Joanne swaps Manchester for Birmingham
06/06/2024
Joanne Roney CBE is to return to her native Birmingham to take up the newly-created post of managing director of its council.