Planning Woes
With UK ministers and civil servants being lobbied hard about changes to planning laws, Martin Liptrot wonders if perhaps its time to look at how local decision-making is better informed too.
Who Are Yer – Frank McKenna
It’s back – the DIB Who Are Yer feature. First up, the boss Frank McKenna.
Trans rights political minefield for all
Jim joins the debate raging over trans rights and thinks the issue could have dangerous consequences for Labour and particularly the Scottish Nationalists.
Time to end costly ‘Beauty Contests’
The latest tranche of ‘Levelling Up’ grants were announced this week. Whether your area was a winner or a loser the bidding process is fatally flawed and should be scrapped according to DIB boss Frank McKenna.
Downtown is Twenty – Jayne Moore
This week, Liverpool Marketing and PR master, Jayne Moore reflects on 20 years of Downtown.
Education Minister Gillian Keegan to address DIB conference
The recently appointed government minister Gillian Keegan MP has been confirmed as the latest keynote speaker at the Downtown in Business ‘Change Makers Live 2023’ national conference.
Last chance for early bird tickets Clubmakers experience at The 151st Open
Clubmakers at The Open offers guests an unforgettable experience. There is now less than 1 week left to secure your Clubmakers experience at the best price and they don’t want you to miss out.
RPS launches new podcast exploring how to deliver net zero carbon in the built environment
The 2050 target is getting closer, but clarity over exactly what organisations need to do to achieve net zero carbon remains hard to come by.
Free VIP places exclusive to Downtown in Business fundraisers for Great MCR Run 2023
We Love MCR Charity has created a unique package for our friends at Downtown who wish to run Britain’s best 10k and Half Marathon.
New Year, New Beginnnings…
The Lowry Hotel has a number of January promotions to kickstart 2023. Experience a sprinkling of the extraordinary and enter the new year with RE:TREAT.