


DIB Boss appointed to Labour business board
The Group chair and chief executive of Downtown in Business Frank McKenna has been appointed on to the Executive of the Labour Party’s SME business board.

Manchester CEO Urges Brum Business leaders to back case for Quality HS2 Link
The chief executive of Manchester City Council Joanne Roney was in Birmingham this week, urging the city’s business community go get behind Manchester’s calls for the government to provide a high-quality link between the Midlands Engine and the Northern Powerhouse.


Double hire as Muse’s Manchester business continues to grow
Nationwide placemaker, Muse’s Manchester business continues to grow, with former Nikal associate director, Ella Woodward and Manchester Airport Group development manager, Julian Stott, joining the team as development manager and development director respectively.

Krol Corlett Construction Ltd is One of 94 Firms to Win £1bn Pagabo Medium Works Deal
Krol Corlett Construction Limited has secured a place on the PAGABO National Medium Works Framework for the first time in the history of the company.

UCLan aerospace engineering is flying high in eyes of industry
Aerospace engineering at the University of Central Lancashire has been given the seal of approval by two prestigious industry bodies.

New appointments head up North West Business Leadership team diversity group
The North West Business Leadership Team are delighted to announce a series of appointments that will oversee the organisation’s all-important work going forward.

Chester Zoo is opening an incredible new wedding and events venue this spring – and here’s how you could work there
Chester Zoo has announced a host of exciting new jobs are up for grabs within its stunning new wedding and events venue, The Square, which is set to open this spring.

The Downtown Den Podcast. Season Two. Winning Women – Bev Craig
This series of the Downtown Den Podcast is all about Winning Women, in the second episode Downtown boss Frank McKenna speaks with the Leader of Manchester City Council Bev Craig.

Planning Woes
With UK ministers and civil servants being lobbied hard about changes to planning laws, Martin Liptrot wonders if perhaps its time to look at how local decision-making is better informed too.