Sir Richard Leese was DIBs guest in the very first ‘Downtown Den’ Live event. The leader of Manchester City Council was joined by twenty business leaders and discussed a whole range of issues with DIB CEO Frank McKenna, including the city’s response to the crisis, planning for the future, the Northern Powerhouse and devolution, the climate emergency and much more.
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The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.78 | 3rd March 2025
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Everton Vision: Everton’s New Stadium – The Fourth Grace of Liverpool
The event discussed the potential new benefits the stadium could bring to North Liverpool and the surrounding area.

The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.77 | 24th February 2025
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10 Brindleyplace is a hive of activity as rooftop honey goes on sale for charity
A landmark sustainable office building in Birmingham city centre has started to sell honey produced from its own rooftop beehives, with all proceeds going to a local charity.