Ideas from local parents sought for loneliness research project
17/06/2022
Technology solutions could be key to reducing isolation.
Blackpool nursing home staff complete business qualifications
17/06/2022
Staff at a nursing home in Blackpool have benefitted after completing a range of qualifications aimed at upskilling workforces.
Strikes: Labour’s cross to bear
17/06/2022
This week Jim looks at the dilemma strike action always poses for the Labour Party. Should Sir Keir Starmer back the rail workers or the workers disrupted by the strike?It is a problem with a long history for the party.
A week in America | 17 June 2022
17/06/2022
This week Martin Liptrot shares his thoughts on America’s economic woes.
Howard’s way
16/06/2022
The former chief executive of Manchester City Council Sir Howard Bernstein was the guest speaker as Downtown in Business launched its Lancashire Property Club on Wednesday 15th June 2022.
Talking ‘Bout Regeneration #2
16/06/2022
DIB will host its second annual property, planning, and regeneration conference in September. Focussing on the priority issues in the industry, including the levelling-up agenda, net zero, planning laws, housing development, high streets, infrastructure, and partnerships, the event has a range of eminent speakers from the private and public sectors.
Business and Innovation Conference – New Date
16/06/2022
With regret that Downtown in Business has had to postpone its Innovation conference that was scheduled for Thursday 23rd June 2022. The event will now take place on Thursday 2nd March 2023.
Staff health checks become latest employee wellbeing initiative for Harrison Drury
14/06/2022
Harrison Drury has partnered with Healthy Performance, a specialist company to offer free health checks to all staff as part of its employee wellbeing strategy.
Flamingo Car Finance
13/06/2022
We are delighted that Flamingo Car Finance are our latest Business of the Week. Flamingo Car Finance will provide you with knowledge, in a transparent, non-judgemental, fun environment!
A week in America | 9 June 2022
12/06/2022
As President Biden, nears the midway point of his term in office, Martin Liptrot discusses the Predidents performance so far.
Blame lockdowns, work from home and red tape for holiday hell – not the aviation industry
09/06/2022
The Group chair and chief executive of Downtown in Business has defended airports and airlines, who have face criticism from ministers and passengers alike this week, following shambolic scenes in some of the UKs major aviation facilities.
Join Downtown in Business at the Lancashire Property Club
08/06/2022
The former chief executive of Manchester City Council Sir Howard Bernstein will be the keynote speaker at the Lancashire Property Club, which will take place at Cotton Court, Preston, on Wednesday 15th June, 12pm-2pm.