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.
Mansell Building Solutions sign DIB partnership deal
Greater Manchester construction business, Mansell Building Solutions have been announced as the latest major partner-sponsor of private sector lobby group and business networking club Downtown in Business.
The Downtown Den Podcast. Season Two. Winning Women – Angela Mansell
In the first episode of the second series of the Downtown Den podcast, Frank McKenna speaks to Managing Director of Mansell Building Solutions, Angela Mansell.
Is your business lean enough for 2023?
In the first Ladyboss HR blog of 2023, Victoria asks “Is your business lean enough for 2023?”
Downtown is Twenty – Michael Taylor
First up is a guy who has been engaged with DIB since its launch back in 2003. Michael Taylor, the former editor of Insider magazine, the Downtown in Business Manchester chair (2012-2014), and now the editor of Business Desk in the Northwest and the presenter of the excellent podcast the Northern Spin, offers his opinion on DIB.
Star studded line-up of speakers for Property & Regeneration conference
The godfather of regeneration Lord Michael Heseltine, and the West Midlands mayor Andy Street head a list of high-profile speakers at this year’s DIB annual Property & Regeneration conference, which takes place on Thursday 9th February, at the Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham.
Let’s have a bit of a boring 2023 – please!
In his first blog of the New Year, Frank McKenna explains why the country needs a dose of ‘boring’ in 2023.
DIB boss on GB News with Downtown views
Frank McKenna will be the special guest of Esther McVey MP and Philip Davies MP on their GB News TV programme on Friday morning, 10am-12pm.
Lack of Vision
Jim was underwhelmed by the New Year speeches from the Prime Minister and Labour leader. He’s calling for some vision and leadership,particularly on social care. He also looks forward to a pivotal year in politics with important local election in the North West.
A disgraceful year for the Tories
Jim isn’t filled with much Christmas cheer as he reviews a pretty awful year for the government. He recalls the disaster like an unending drama, but also thinks Labour has much to do to inspire people in 2023.
That was the year that was
Frank McKenna looks back at some of the many Downtown highlights of 2022 in his last blog of the year.