The chief executive of Manchester City Council, joined DIB boss Frank McKenna in the Downtown Den this week to discuss the city’s recovery plan, her passion for inclusive growth and why greater devolution for Manchester and the Northern Powerhouse would deliver better results in areas such as transport, skills and education.
Catapult and KQ Liverpool created children’s book ‘The Animates – Learning in Liverpool’
The ambition for the book is a way to create a unique, enduring platform to introduce primary school aged children to the concept of innovation and help them understand more about the many incredible pioneers that live and work on their doorstep.
Bolton ‘Wanderers’ set for 15k Charity Hike
A group of 12 staff from Bolton-based Mansell Building Solutions is preparing to raise vital funds for The Christie Charity through a 15k charity hike in the Peak District.
Manchester Central appoints new CEO
The next chief executive of Manchester Central Convention Centre has been unveiled – bringing 15 years’ experience in leading strategic growth initiatives across the UK in the events and exhibitions sector
£76m spent in Liverpool’s food and drink in Q1
Next week Liverpool Restaurant Week begins. Running from 22-28 April over 75 venues are taking part with hundreds of offers for people to download and enjoy.
The value of the sector to the city centre economy is laid bare in data from Liverpool BID Company (and platform Beauclair) which analyses UK spend data.
Food and Drink is now the largest economic sector in the city centre, around 37%. UK card holders spent a whopping £76m in just three months in the city centre’s restaurants and bars.