Riordan appointed to top civil service job
12/09/2024
The chief executive of Leeds City Council, Tom Riordan, has been named as the second permanent secretary at the Department of Health & Social Care.
Mersey MP elected to key parliamentary role
12/09/2024
The Labour MP for Sefton Central Bill Esterson has been elected as the chair of the influential Energy Security and Net Zero Select Committee.
Lib Dems need big ideas
12/09/2024
Jim looks forward to the Lib Dem conference and asks what use are their 72 seats? He also comments on the races to the White House and the Tory leadership.
Facing the uncomfortable truth
12/09/2024
Do we finally have a Prime Minister who will treat the electorate as adults in Keir Starmer? Jo Phillips thinks so, but asks are we grown up enough to face the truth when he has difficult decisions to make?
Animal tragic
12/09/2024
Frank McKenna reflects on Donald Trump’s barking mad performance in this weeks American Presidential TV debate – but concludes that it will make little difference to the ultimate outcome of the election.
Leaders come together to discuss city region investment offer
12/09/2024
Business and academic leaders were joined by Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram at a special dinner that focussed on the mayor’s ambition to deliver a 25% uplift in the city regions Foreign Direct Investment.
Lib Dem leadership to address DIB Members
12/09/2024
Cllr Carl Cashman, and Lord Mike Story will be the special guests at a Downtown in Business Leaders Lunch on Thursday 14th November.
Max Steinberg, Chair of Shakespeare Playhouse North, to Speak at DIB Mersey Power Towns Event
12/09/2024
Max brings a wealth of experience and a distinguished career in both the public and private sectors. Throughout his career, Max has been deeply involved in various cultural and community-focused initiatives.
Harassment, bullying and banter at work: Do you know the difference?
11/09/2024
Can you spot the difference between harassment or banter in the workplace? Would you know when bullying behaviour crosses into harassment territory between colleagues?
Steve Parry, Managing Director of Ion Developments, to Speak at DIB Mersey Power Towns Event
11/09/2024
With a career spanning over three decades in the property industry, Steve Parry has established himself as a prominent figure in the North West’s development sector.
DIB’s Northern Power Towns Event Sparks Impactful Dialogue and Networking
10/09/2024
The exclusive ‘Northern Power Towns’ gathering was the latest installment in Downtown’s esteemed Power Towns event series, known for its thought-provoking discussions and valuable networking opportunities.
Lunchtime webinars for the construction supply chain
10/09/2024
Liverpool City Council have announced a series of webinars coming up for construction companies, designed to help the local supply chain.