Downtown London hosted a high street experts panel to discuss the impact of the coronavirus and much more. Joining Simon Danczuk, London chairman, in the #DowntownDen were: Professor Kim Cassidy, a retail marketing and behavioural expert from Edge Hill University and member of the Grimsey High Street Review; Joe Barrett, member of the Government’s High Streets Task Force, co-founder of The Teenage Market, and Chairman of Stockport’s Portas Pilot Delivery Group; and Matt Baker, also a member of the Grimsey High Street Review, and someone who has developed and delivered the Local Government Association’s High Street Leadership course, and is helping with York City Council’s high street strategy.
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The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.79 | Will the US collude with Russia?
As Frank McKenna struggles with internet issues in the South of France, Jim Hancock and Jo Phillips discuss the last seven days in the world of politics.

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The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.77 | 24th February 2025
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An Evening with Joanne Roney OBE: Shaping Birmingham’s Future
On Thursday, 11th February, Joanne Roney OBE, the newly appointed Managing Director of Birmingham City Council, joined private sector leaders for an exclusive dinner at Unique Venues Birmingham as part of Downtown in Business’ In Conversation With series.