Lancashire County Council’s head of economic development Stephen Young gave a detailed brief of how the county had responded to COVID19 – and more importantly what his hopes and aspirations are for the future, including a more influential place at the Northern Powerhouse table for Lancashire.
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The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.85 | Have British politicians ever been so unpopular?
Have UK politicians ever been as unpopular? The polls do not make for healthy reading.

Homes England boss speaks to DIB audience
Business leaders from across the North West’s property sector gathered to hear Eamonn speak about the future of housing and regeneration across the country.

The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.86 | Is the Two-Party system dead?
Frank, Jim and Jo take a look back at last Thursday’s UK polls, as well as casting their eyes internationally and seeing what’s been happening in Canada, Australia and Romania.

Sutcliffe, to host annual charity ball – aiming to raise over £75,000 for charities
Civil and structural engineering firm, Sutcliffe, will host its annual charity ball at the Titanic Hotel’s Rum Warehouse on 25 April, with the aim of raising over £75,000 for three local charities.