“The North needs to come together”
23/01/2020
At the first Downtown Manchester in Business event of 2020, we heard from the CEO of Wigan council, Alison McKenzie-Folan.
Moving powers will make more difference than moving The Lords
23/01/2020
Downtown boss Frank McKenna isn’t impressed by talk of the House of Lords moving North. He tells us why in is latest blog.
Will towns be the government’s priority?
23/01/2020
Will towns be the new driving force of the Northern Powerhouse? This week Downtown held an event with one of the leading Chief Executives in local government, Wigan’s Alison McKenzie-Folan. Jim hosted the lunch and reports on her forthright views on the cities v towns debate.
Liverpool BID Company and Liverpool Biennial take over the city’s Commercial District with new project: Art in Motion
23/01/2020
Artworks will infiltrate daily life in Liverpool as the first stage of Art in Motion takes hold of the city’s Commercial District.
Sporting lunch with Bruce Grobbelaar
23/01/2020
Support Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Charity at the stunning Titanic Hotel, Liverpool for an entertaining afternoon with Liverpool FC legend and European Cup Winner Bruce Grobbelaar.
HDY Agency Receives Three Nominations In West Midlands Business Masters 2020 Awards
21/01/2020
HDY Agency have just been given a huge reason to be cheerful with the very welcome news that they have received three nominations in the 2020 West Midlands Business Masters Awards.
Stagecoach announces moves within its operational leadership team
21/01/2020
Stagecoach has announced a number of moves within its bus businesses in the north of the country, which will see four Managing Directors taking up new roles.
Liverpool’s most popular celeb club hits 12 years old this month
21/01/2020
Kingdom on Harrington Street in the commercial district of Liverpool City Centre turns 12 next week and the team behind the celeb favourite have upped their game to celebrate this milestone.
New lettings at Liverpool property give Millfield Estates a roaring start to the new decade
21/01/2020
Commercial property specialists Millfield Estates has secured two new lettings at its Yorkshire House property in Liverpool City Centre.
The New Food & Drink offer at M&S Bank Arena Liverpool
21/01/2020
Downtown in Business chat to Tom Beauchamp & Brie Tahere from Sodexo all about the new offer at M&S Bank Arena.
Stockport County FC sold to local fan and businessman
20/01/2020
Leading financial firm, Sedulo, has advised the shareholders of Stockport County FC on their sale of the club to local businessman, Mark Stott.
Merseyrail named most punctual rail operator in the country for second year running
20/01/2020
Merseyrail has been named as the most punctual rail operator in the country for the second year running – with 96.36% of its trains running on time.