Bev Craig takes over as new council leader
02/12/2021
Councillor Bev Craig has this week become the new Leader of Manchester City Council.
New from the Dishoom store: deliciously charming gifts and keepsakes
02/12/2021
The Masala Dabba, Chai Caddy, Chutneys, Meal Kits and more – a selection of Dishoom favourites for nationwide delivery by Christmas
‘Building back better’ – the future is flexible
29/11/2021
The UK Government’s 2019 manifesto committed to encourage flexible working and consult on making it the default unless employers have good reasons not to. Subsequently, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact on working patterns, resulting in a shift to homeworking for much of the working population.
Chris Cheap steps in as Regional Managing Director for Avison Young Leeds office
26/11/2021
Effective 1st January 2022, Chris Cheap, MD UK Regions, will become Regional Managing Director for Avison Young’s Leeds office as Claire Paraskeva hands over the position to focus on her Principal role within the firm’s Business Rates team.
Community planting day with City of Trees
26/11/2021
Staff team-building environmental project helps out local park
Moxy Manchester City come out to play this December as it opens new Spinningfields hotel
26/11/2021
KE Hotels is bringing Marriott’s stylish Moxy concept to Manchester
Spinningfields’ neighbourhood hotel & hangout. Eat, Sleep, Play, Repeat – affordable fun with 146 bedrooms
#PlayOn #atthemoxy
Foundations laid for construction careers at Chorlton High South
26/11/2021
Students interested in professional construction careers are being inspired by industry role models following a tie up between Manchester main contractor Russell WBHO and education charity State Talking.
Volunteers hailed for vital role at Therme Manchester Marathon as fundraising total for 2021 hits £3.1 million for UK charities
26/11/2021
Survey reveals extent of positive volunteer experiences at the UK’s 2nd largest marathon.
In Conversation with Tom Stannard
25/11/2021
Downtown Manchester in Business recently hosted a special event at The Lowry Hotel, Salford Quays. The event entitled ‘In Conversation with Tom Stannard’ to discuss the key role of Salford in the regeneration of Greater Manchester and the cities bounce back from the pandemic.
Coming to a bus stop near you…
25/11/2021
There’s a quiet revolution taking place, which you might not be aware of, and it’s primarily focused on the good old bus.
Exclusive Roundtable with NP11
25/11/2021
Downtown in Business recently held an exclusive roundtable dinner with the leading members of NP11, Sir Roger Marsh OBE and Asif Hamed MBE.
A week in America | 25th November 2021
25/11/2021
As our U.S. cousins celebrate Thanksgiving, Martin Liptrot looks how what was once a family holiday has become a commerical one.