The Birmingham Seasonal Markets Cheese Fest is Back!
After two complete sellouts over previous years, the Birmingham Seasonal Markets team are back to present Cheese Fest 2020.
Master of all he surveys – for now
This week Frank McKenna reflects on Boris Johnson’s early weeks in power – and questions the legitimacy of Manchester City Football Club’s European ban.
Solution to BBC funding
Jim’s been talking to the BBC Director General about the future funding of the corporation.He outlines his idea in this blog and defends one of the few remaining British institutions respected around the world.
Charles Green Development – Jewellery Quarter
Tom from Barrows & Forrester looks at the announcement of a new development that has been put forward.
Top Vegan Restaurants
Eating out as a vegan can sometimes be difficult. You often feel like a dairy detective, working out what meals have hidden cheese! This list is for everyone who would like a nice night out without having to play Sherlock Holmes on the menu!
Is Labour coming home?
Mayoral selections and the leadership contest suggests that Labour has finally realised the futility of Fantasy Island politics according to Downtown boss Frank McKenna.
Cummings the sacker of Chancellors
This week Jim comments on the shock sacking of the Chancellor, believes we need to look carefully at the government’s rail plans for the North, and urges Andy Burnham to get behind Lisa Nandy in the Labour leadership election.
Is Birmingham Still A Developer Goldmine?
Tom from Barrows & Forrester takes a look at a recent FOI request report from Glide.
Colmore Food Festival moves to Centenary Square for 2020
Brums biggest free-entry food and drink festival returns this summer with a new city-centre location.
It’s infrastructure stupid
Frank Mckenna calls on the government to prioritise infrastructure spend to get the UK economy moving in his lates Downtown blog.
Action on Apprenticeships!
Jim reports on growing frustration in the business community about the apprenticeship system. The number of starts has fallen since a controversial levy was introduced in 2017. He has also been meeting the new Speaker who aims to turn a page on the Bercow years.
The Good, The Bad and The Beautiful at The Malmaison Liverpool
Downtown Director, Chris McKenna headed to Malmaison in Liverpool recently. Read his thoughts of his experience at this week’s ‘Venue of the Week!