Downtown in Business group chair and chief executive Frank McKenna has warned that Lancashire risks “missing its moment” unless political leaders across the county urgently address the long-standing structural barriers that continue to stifle economic growth, inward investment, and the wider regional economy.
The continued expansion of services with the airport’s three main operators easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2 throughout the past 12 months, all contributed to LJLA’s record breaking year.
In a special joint blog with Liverpool Business Improvement District boss, Bill Addy, Frank discusses the governments Business Rates Change and asks how it will affect the hospitality industry.
Chester Zoo has announced that more than 2.1 million people visited the zoo in 2025, making it the most successful year in its history and breaking every attendance record since the zoo first opened in 1931.
We are delighted that The Townhouse Chester is our Venue of the Month for January 2026 . The Townhouse Hotel & Tearoom is one of Chester’s hidden gems and one of the best independent hotels in the city
Downtown in Business and Liverpool Business Improvement District have written an open letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer raising serious concerns about the current design of business rates reform.
We are delighted that Story Homes are our Business of the Month for January 2026. Story Homes is a housing developer that has been building strong homes for over 35 years.
The campaign will bring together business leaders, BIDs, hotels, retailers, cultural venues, and parliamentarians to press government for a more pro-growth, business-led approach to supporting the visitor economy.
Liverpool mother, former barrister, entrepreneur and community advocate Sue Wright has been overwhelmed by the heartfelt support she has received since sharing the news of her recent stage 4 cancer diagnosis
Once again, passengers are reminded that hand luggage restrictions remain in place.
The initiative is a new addition to the zoo’s long-running Community Connections Scheme.
In this episode DIB boss Frank McKenna chats with Sarah Matts from Hyatt Regency in Manchester and Annabel Lax from INNSiDE By Meliá Manchester.
