
Leaders Lunch with Birmingham City Council’s Deputy CEO
On Thursday 16th October 2025, Downtown in Business hosted an exclusive Leaders Lunch at the Hyatt Birmingham, welcoming Rishi Shori, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Birmingham City Council.
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On Thursday 16th October 2025, Downtown in Business hosted an exclusive Leaders Lunch at the Hyatt Birmingham, welcoming Rishi Shori, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Birmingham City Council.

Come and meet one of the most popular figures in British football, a man who kept between the posts for Manchester United (where he won two League Cups), Watford, Birmingham (where he also won the League Cup), West Bromwich, famously at Wrexham and for England.

This week, Martin looks at the US Government Shutdown, its impact and the remarkable plans the President and his administration are pushing to clear the US debt…

Avison Young has reshuffled its Midlands leadership team with experienced professional Tim Evans taking the position of Head of Planning following Nick Hardy’s decision to focus on other areas of the business.

On Monday 13th October 2025 Downtown in Business hosted a Leader’s Lunch with Gavin White, Executive Member for Housing and Development at Manchester City Council.

Liverpool’s most-loved Sunday Roast makes its highly anticipated return from Sunday 19 October.

A peace deal for the Middle East. Kemi Badenoch’s maiden speech as Leader to the Conservative Party. Potential problems for Labour with a China crisis and a deputy leadership contest, which seems to be getting a little bit spicy.

We are delighted that Glenville Walker are our latest business of the week. Glenville Walker’s founder Denise Walker has been recently inducted into the North West Legal 500 Hall of Fame 2026 UK Rankings – standing as the only woman among five leading lawyers recognised for market-leading work and longstanding excellence in corporate and commercial law across Liverpool.

Liverpool-based SEO agency joins forces with Cyprus’s leading digital group to strengthen international footprint.

Expect generous, joyful dining – festive menus with a Nordic edge.
Autumn has officially landed at The Watering Can, and the city’s favourite café-bistro is turning up the cosy factor with a brand-new Autumn/Winter menu that’s all about warmth, comfort, and big seasonal flavours.

Dicey Reilly’s Sunday Roasts and Matchday Club Kick Off for Autumn/Winter Season