City region metro mayors Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram spoke passionately about their ‘Build Back Better’ campaign, their briefings with prime minister Boris Johnson and their ambitious plans for the future, despite the tough environment in which we are currently operating.
In conversation with DIB boss Frank McKenna, Sir Howard Bernstein shared his thoughts on the future of cities in a post-COVID19 world, the prospects for the high street, the future of devolution in England’s regions and much more.
Lancashire County Council cabinet member for Economic Development, Planning & the Environment, Cllr. Michael Green joined Downtown boss Frank McKenna in the Downtown Den.
Professor Paul Cadman, Chair of Downtown Birmingham chats to Dr Ben Sinclair in the Downtown Den.
Liam Byrne MP the West Midlands Mayoral Candidate for Labour joined Downtown Birmingham Chair Paul Cadman in the #DowntownDen recently.
Councillor Waseem Zaffar OBE is the Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment at Birmingham City Council and joined Kevin Johnson from Urban Communications in the #DowntownDen.
One of Great Britain’s leading female athletes, Goldie Sayers, joined DIB boss Frank McKenna in the #DowntownDen.
DIB boss Frank McKenna talks to one of the founders of the Forgotten Ltd campaign Gina Broadhurst.
Leading business group Downtown in Business and prominent architects practice Brock Carmichael have announced a new partnership.
As part of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, Downtown in Business’ Patrick Gaffney caught up with Psychotherapist and Anxiety Specialist Joshua Fletcher to discuss the mental health impact of working from home in the short and long term.
Downtown in Business will be merging its two premier award evenings into one event this year. his year, the combined COLBA/Livercool awards will be hosted at the Hilton Hotel later this year.
The Night Time Economy Czar for Greater Manchester told us about the entrepreneurial approach and his first gig at the Hacienda that launched his fascinating journey into the world of music, events and hospitality.
