
Poke Marketing named headline sponsor of DIB’s 2026 Livercool Awards
Downtown in Business has announced Poke Marketing as the headline sponsor of the 2026 Livercool Awards gala dinner.
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Downtown in Business has announced Poke Marketing as the headline sponsor of the 2026 Livercool Awards gala dinner.

…and a Which? Recommended Provider for the 5th consecutive Year.

The rulebook is about to be completely rewritten.

Familiar faces, first-time diners and a packed restaurant mark the much-anticipated return of one of Liverpool’s favourite Sunday traditions.

In the first year of Liverpool’s £2 levy, over £2m has been raised and invested, driving overnight stays and making Liverpool a more competitive UK and international destination.

Business leaders, regeneration specialists and community and cultural representatives came together at Wirral Council’s Birkenhead headquarters for the latest Mersey Power Towns event, organised by Downtown in Business and Invest Liverpool City Region.

Downtown in Business and Public Affairs specialists PLMR heard Liverpool Council leader Liam Robinson welcome the latest advances on devolution from newly installed PM Andy Burnham.

The visitor economy is a major Liverpool success story. We should celebrate it, invest in it and continue finding ways to encourage more people to visit the wider city region. But we must be clear about what these figures do – and do not – tell us.

he countdown is on as ‘The Return of the Roast’ makes an early comeback on Sunday 13 September – and diners are being urged to book now.

These latest figures beat the previous monthly record set last year with 6% more passengers compared to August 2025.

Krol Corlett has been named Downtown in Business’ Business of the Month for September 2026, recognising more than five decades of construction expertise, continued growth and its significant contribution to communities across the region.

Across five courses, guests will enjoy.a specially curated Churrasco Experience paired with six exceptional wines from Tuscany