Labour: Ming vase or firm pledges?
05/10/2023
How will Labour respond to another extraordinary Tory conference. Jim doesn’t think they can restore HS2 but what about some bold policies on social care and housing?
A train crash of a conference – with post truth in clear sight
05/10/2023
Frank McKenna reflects on the Conservatives week in Manchester.
WOOD Manchester
05/10/2023
Established in 2017, WOOD Manchester has become a respected and established destination restaurant in the City. Using the finest suppliers the country has, their menus offer seasonal, high welfare and foraged exceptional produce.
Business of Sport Conference 2023
05/10/2023
Downtown in Business hosted its inaugural Business of Sport conference at the iconic Lancashire Cricket Club, Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester.
Workplace Health and Safety: The Basics
02/10/2023
peopleHUB’s webinar on Wednesday 11th October will welcome H&S expert Adam Williams to discuss the basics of Health and Safety in the workplace that all employers need to be aware of.
Morgan Sindall appoints Phil Mayall as Managing Director for Muse
29/09/2023
Phil Mayall, current North West MD at nationwide placemaker, Muse, is to become the firm’s new Managing Director.
Downtown Den Special | Meet The Member | Jade Ainsworth
29/09/2023
In this special episode of the Downtown Den podcast, Frank McKenna is joined by Liverpool business woman, social media influencer and model Jade Ainsworth.
Downtown announces new Manchester chair
28/09/2023
Manchester hospitality, food & drink guru Thom Hetherington, has been named as the new chair of Downtown in Business Manchester.
Downtown to sponsor 2024 Liverpool International Tennis Tournament
28/09/2023
Downtown in Business will sponsor the opening day of the Liverpool International Tennis tournament next year – with Thursday 13th June becoming ‘Downtown Day’.
Tale of Two Cities
28/09/2023
This week, Martin contrasts the fortunes of the two Birminghams. Perhaps the UK’s civic leaders would benefit from learning from their US namesakes.
HS2 is not a nice to have – it is a must have
28/09/2023
Frank McKenna’s thoughts on the latest controversies surrounding HS2.
Downtown announces 2024 Events programme
28/09/2023
Downtown in Business are delighted to announce a large part of their events programme for 2024, covering the North West, West Yorkshire, North East, West Midlands and London.