Have the Tories run out of ideas?
09/11/2023
Is the King’s Speech conclusive evidence that the government has run out of ideas?
The Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre
09/11/2023
We are delighted that The Flower Bowl is our Venue of the Week. The Flowerbowl Entertainment Centre is a multifunctional entertainment venue with curling, ten pin bowling, a cinema, restaurants and more in Preston, Lancashire.
Krol Corlett sign DIB partnership deal
09/11/2023
Main contractors, Krol Corlett Construction, have been announced as the latest major partner-sponsor of private sector lobby group and business networking club Downtown in Business.
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | 7th November 2023
07/11/2023
The latest episode of the Downtown Den Politics podcast with Frank McKenna and Jim Hancock discusses the spate of resignations in the Labour party, the PM’s AI summit and another challenging week for him. There’s also a discussion on who will be the next U.S. President.
A week in America | 3 November 2023
03/11/2023
This week Martin wonders how it would be possible for America to repeat South Africa’s success at the Rugby and Cricket world cups…
Downtown Den Special | Meet The Partner | Glenville Walker
03/11/2023
In this episode DIB Director, Chris McKenna chats Denise & Hazel Walker for Glenville Walker. Densie and Hazel tells Chris everything you need to know about Glenville Walker.
30 James Street
02/11/2023
This week’s Venue of the Week is 30 James Street. Situated in the heart of the city centre opposite the famous Albert Dock and Three Graces, 30 James Street is a cut above the rest.
Talking ‘Bout Regeneration 2024
02/11/2023
DIB will host its third annual property, planning, and regeneration conference on Thursday 8th February 2024 at The Lowry Hotel.
Caution or vision in the King’s speech?
02/11/2023
Jim looks forward to the King’s Speech and asks if it will prove a launch pad for a Sunak recovery,or a fag end set of bills that shows the Tories time is up.
DIB Meets… The Hospitality Hero
27/10/2023
Steven Hesketh tells us all about the upcoming The Art of Hospitality conference and what it will bring to your business whatever sector you operate in.
I did it my way!
26/10/2023
Rishi Sunak ‘celebrated’ his first anniversary as PM this week. As Frank McKenna reminds us, it has not been the easiest year for the man who was once seen as the ‘grown up centrist’ who could save the government.