


Lancashire leaders commit to unlocking ambition through collaboration
Over 70 local government and business leaders, innovators and key stakeholders from across Lancashire came together at Brockholes Nature Reserve on 4 December to embrace a shared vision to unlock ambition, growth and investment through the power of collaboration.

Manchester Leader and new CEO to address Parliamentary Reception
The leader of Manchester City Council, Cllr Bev Craig, and the newly appointed chief executive to the authority, Tom Stannard, will be among the speakers at the Downtown in Business Manchester Parliamentary Reception.

The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.63 | 9th December 2024
Starmer has reset, Barnier has resigned and Assad has fallen.

Leader outlines ambitious agenda for city’s future
Cllr Robinson outlined the many strategic development opportunities across the city, talked about the ambition of Mayor Steve Rotheram and himself to win more investment for the city and city region.

Lancashire in London – MPs outline hopes for County
Downtown in Business hosted a ‘Lancashire in London’ event this week, with business leaders from across the county joined by parliamentarians from Blackpool, Ribble Valley, and South Ribble at a private dinner in the capital.

Mayor and Council Boss to speak at DIB events
Downtown in Business will host the Mayor of the West Midlands, Richard Parker, and the new Managing Director of Birmingham City Council, Joanne Roney, at DIB events in 2025.

The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.62 | 3rd December 2024
The first ministerial resignation of the new Labour government. Calls for the Prime Minister to resign and an historic vote in the House of Commons.


DIB Meets… Mindflow
Downtown Boss, Frank McKenna recently caught up with Trevor Steven to discuss Mindflow.

In Conversation with Cllr Carl Cashman
DIB recently hosted an exclusive Leaders Lunch event with Cllr Carl Cashman, leader of the Liberal Democrat group in Liverpool City Council.

The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.61 | 25th November 2024
Labour legend John Prescott sadly passed away last week. We’ll be taking a look back at the great man’s career.