Downtown in Business are delighted that The Open are our business of the month for January 2026. Downtown in Business is once again proud to work with The R&A, for the 154th Open, highlighting the hospitality offerings to members for what promises to be one of the standout events of the sporting calendar next year.
The campaign will bring together business leaders, BIDs, hotels, retailers, cultural venues, and parliamentarians to press government for a more pro-growth, business-led approach to supporting the visitor economy.
In this week’s blog, Martin reflects on a year dominated by lone actors and fractured trust—and asks whether 2026 could mark a return to collaboration, partnership, and shared purpose.
Frank, Jim and Jo, look back on some of the highlights from their involvement with politics throughout the years, answer listeners questions and put together their Fantasy Cabinets.
Jim is not in the festive spirit as he gives 2025 the thumbs down with little sign of optimism for the New Year.
Welcome to the latest episode of the Downtown Den Politics Podcast, that is going to try and makes sense of what has been a turbulent year in the world of politics.
Once again, passengers are reminded that hand luggage restrictions remain in place.
The initiative is a new addition to the zoo’s long-running Community Connections Scheme.
In this week’s blog Steven discusses how rising costs and government policy are putting increasing pressure on hospitality businesses. Steven explains, in simple terms, how the numbers no longer add up, why independent operators are being pushed to the edge, and what this means for staff, service, investment and the future of local high streets.
In his final blog of the year, Frank McKenna sets out his new year wish list for the major cities and counties that DIB operates in – and offers the government a route map to growth.
Downtown in Business are delighted to welcome Godfrey Group Facilities to our partner portfolio as a year-long strategic partner, working with the Downtown in Business team to strengthen their presence across the hospitality and visitor economy.
We’re delighted to welcome PJ Livesey as a Downtown in Business partner for 2026. PJ Livesey are one of the UK’s most respected regeneration specialists, with an outstanding track record in breathing new life into historic buildings and places.
