Northern Power Towns Group Welcomes Boost to Rail Infrastructure
15/01/2026
Downtown in Business partner, The Northern Power Towns group, have welcomed the government’s latest announcement for rail investment.
“Lancashire Must Get Out of Its Own Way” – Downtown in Business Warns of Barriers Holding Back the County’s Growth
15/01/2026
Downtown in Business group chair and chief executive Frank McKenna has warned that Lancashire risks “missing its moment” unless political leaders across the county urgently address the long-standing structural barriers that continue to stifle economic growth, inward investment, and the wider regional economy.
Story Homes
08/01/2026
We are delighted that Story Homes are our Business of the Month for January 2026. Story Homes is a housing developer that has been building strong homes for over 35 years.
Northern Power Towns Parliamentary Reception
06/01/2026
On Wednesday 22nd April 2026 Downtown in Business is proud to present the Northern Power Towns Parliamentary Reception.
UKREiiF Welcome Lunch with Angela Barnicle
17/12/2025
Join us for a pre-conference lunch with Angela Barnicle, Director of City Development at Leeds City Council, as we welcome delegates to the city ahead of UKREiiF. INVITE ONLY
Bowker Motor Group Confirms New Partnership with Changan
10/12/2025
The Changan showroom will be located in the former BMW Motorrad dealership on the docks in Preston.
Two major firms join zoo’s campaign for sustainable palm oil
05/12/2025
Two UK food giants have committed to protecting the world’s forests by becoming Sustainable Palm Oil Ambassadors.
Former England women’s footballer, first female UK Ambassador to the US and TV journalist to be recognised
04/12/2025
University of Lancashire to confer Honorary Fellowships on Rachel Brown-Finnis, Dame Karen Pierce DCMG and Krishnan Guru-Murthy
Bowker Motor Group Announces New Partnership with Chery Automobile
04/12/2025
The new Chery showroom will be located in the former BMW Motorrad dealership on the docks in Preston.
Historic Warrington Soap Factory to Become Cutting-Edge AI Data Centre
13/11/2025
A 130-year-old former Unilever factory at Bank Quay, once a cornerstone of Warrington’s proud soap-making heritage, is set to be transformed into a state-of-the-art data centre powering the UK’s growing artificial intelligence economy.
The Reserve
01/11/2025
We are delighted that ‘The Reserve’ is our Venue of the Month for November 2025. Book your drinks reception and sip cocktails in the Monsoon Forest, share breakfast with penguins before business kicks off, or break for lunch with a view of the majestic Asiatic lions.