Tony Elvin, General Manager of Touchwood Shopping Centre, has been awarded as ‘Manager of the Year’ in the Large Centre category of the 2022 Sceptre Awards.
Hot on the heels of nationwide placemaker, Muse’s appointment to deliver the £3.2bn Arden Cross regeneration, the leading developer has donated 40 laptops to West Midlands youth homelessness charity, St Basil’s.
A litany of facts prove that leaving the EU was a mistake. But are British politicians ready to accept the fact that they need to have an open and honest conversation with the electorate about the need for a more pragmatic approach to be adopted towards our European neighbours?
Long-serving chief executive at Warrington Borough Council, Vice Chairman of Rugby Super League Club Warrington Wolves, and early adopter and supporter of Downtown in Business, Prof. Steven Broomhead joins Downtown CEO Frank McKenna in the Downtown Den.
Jim analyses the Chancellor’s statement blaming Brexit and Liz Truss more than Covid and Ukraine for the mess.He also reports on a row amongst Labour members in Bury South.
This week, Martin ponders the question – Is this the end for America?
The mayor of the West Midlands Combined Authority Andy Street has been confirmed as the latest big-name speaker to join the Downtown in Business national Planning, Property & Regeneration conference that will take place in Birmingham on Thursday 9th February next year.
It has been announced that the coronation of King Charles III will become a national bank holiday in all parts of the UK, but what does this mean for employers and employees?
Jim forecasts that we could see the end of meaningful devolution in the North following next week’s crisis budget. He also comments on the American elections, and reports on parliamentary boundary changes and a possible left wing purge in the Labour Party.
Rishi Sunak has not enjoyed much of a honeymoon period as Prime Minister. Frank McKenna reflects on the baptism of fire the new man in Number 10 has had to face.
According to new research from Grant Thornton UK LLP, a combination of inflationary pressures, rising interest rates, high energy costs, and ongoing supply chain issues are significantly impacting the financial viability of many businesses.
Downtown boss Frank McKenna chats with Trevor Steven about Causeway Technologies and their Mental Health campaign in the construction industry.
