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Foundation invests £42k in local projects tackling addiction in the region

Leading grants-giving charity, Heart of England Community Foundation, is investing support in local drug and alcohol abuse services in order to help tackle the West Midlands addiction crisis. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the charity has awarded six grants across the region, providing over £42,000 to projects fighting substance abuse and addiction issues.

Growth Without Gimmicks – What is the Future for the Northern Powerhouse?

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Downtown in Business recently hosted a lunch forum at the Hilton Hotel in Leeds city centre. The event, which was sponsored by Avison Young and Laing O’Rourke, was focused on the status of the Northern Powerhouse, issues surrounding the government’s ‘levelling up’ agenda and the aftermath of the recent announcement of the axing of the HS2 route to Leeds.

In Conversation with Tom Stannard

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Downtown Manchester in Business recently hosted a special event at The Lowry Hotel, Salford Quays. The event entitled ‘In Conversation with Tom Stannard’ to discuss the key role of Salford in the regeneration of Greater Manchester and the cities bounce back from the pandemic.