If Carlsberg did conferences…
01/02/2024
On Thursday 8th February, DIB hosts its third annual ‘Talking ‘Bout Regeneration’ conference’ and we think it will definitely have the WOW factor.
Downtown take on councils’ crisis
01/02/2024
MPs say the Town Hall financial crisis is out of control. Jim reports on that, and a Downtown event which shows that councils and business increasingly want to work together for regeneration.
Krol Corlett
01/02/2024
We are delighted that Krol Corlett are our Business of the Month for February 2024. Krol Corlett Construction is a main contractor that operates across the North of England and North Wales.
Social Housing Speed Read – Global Accounts Demonstrate Record Investments in Social Housing
30/01/2024
The Regulator of Social Housing published its Global accounts in December, which provides a financial overview of private registered providers for the year from 1 April 2022 up to 31 March 2023
M Restaurant Threadneedle Street
29/01/2024
This week’s Venue of the Week is M Restaurant Threadneedle Street, a multi award-winning restaurant and bar providing an elevated dining experience in central London.
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | 26th January 2024
26/01/2024
The Daily Telegraph is after him, Simon Clarke is after him, and now a former advisor to the PM is apparently part of a group of Tories who are after him too. Would the Conservatives really give us our fourth prime minister in two years?
A week in America | 26 January 2024
25/01/2024
This week Martin and millions of other Americans prepare to pay their taxes… some will be in for a nasty surprise…
Will Sunak survive until the General Election?
25/01/2024
How much trouble is Rishi Sunak in? Could the Tories really give us our fourth prime minister in two years?
Tax cuts or better services?
25/01/2024
Do people want tax cuts or better public services? That may be a big issue at the election, but perhaps not, as Jim explains in his blog. He also pays tribute to Tony Lloyd and reports on the choice of his successor in Rochdale.
Best for Britain Annual Dinner 2024
24/01/2024
The Best for Britain Annual DInner 2024 will take place on 13th March in the heart of Westminster.
Valentine’s at Malmaison
24/01/2024
Knock ‘em off their feet this Valentine’s and raise the romance stakes with a dreamy stay at Mal.
Deloitte Crane Survey, Purple Bricks, Seven Council Executives and a Metro Mayor – Talking ‘Bout Regeneration 2024
23/01/2024
With not long to go before the annual Downtown in Business Planning, Property and Regeneration conference, the agenda for what promises to be an outstanding day of debate and discussion has been announced.