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.
Downtown in Business
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP. 23 | 25th March 2024
Labours shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the Mis Lecture this week. Did she lay out a progressive programme of economic reform, or has her pragmatism taken her to a place where she is simply promising to be Continuity Jeremy Hunt?
Council makes pledge on mental health in construction
Halton Borough Council has taken a major step in helping tackle mental health in the construction industry, which has an extremely high rate of suicide among young men.
One of the city’s finest Roasts at Masons Soulful Sundays
Serving one of the best Roasts in the city, Masons on Seel Street is bringing Soulful Sundays to the heart of the city centre. A perfectly cooked Sunday Roast served with all the trimmings, coupled with live music are making the traditional day of rest one to look forward to! What better way to round off a busy week and get yourself ready for Monday than relaxing in one of the finest venues in the city centre enjoying a home-cooked Sunday feast.
The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP. 21 | 11th March 2024
Last week Jeremy Hunt, the chancellor, tried to restart, reset, reshape the government with his budget. Did it work?