The Downtown Den Podcast

Tim Heatley is the co-founder of Capital & Centric. His company has been involved in some of the regions major regeneration projects in recent years. Tim has been a part of Andy Burnham’s homelessness Task Force- and he recently featured in the BBC documentary Manctopia. Here, in conversation with DIB boss Frank McKenna, Heatley discusses the BBC series, his business journey, the future of the property and construction sector and how he feels the Covid-19 crisis will impact on towns and cities.

Downtown CEO Frank McKenna & Managing Partner of Sedulo, Paul Cheetham-Karcz discuss Paul's plans for the future of Sedulo, including the opening of their new office in Liverpool, plus the impact of lockdown and Boris Johnson's tier system on mental health and much more. 

Downtown Birmingham chairman, Paul Cadman, caught up with Growhouse Director, Ian Harrison, in the Downtown Den.

Ian and Paul discuss the origins of Growhouse and why they do what they do.

Downtown Birmingham Chair, Prof Paul Cadman was in conversation with Prof Carl Chinn in the latest discussion in the #DowntownDen.

Carl & Paul took us on a whirlwind tour of Birmingham's history and discussed why it is vital that we remember and honour our past.

Downtown CEO, Frank McKenna was joined in the Downton Den by Cllr. Keith Iddon.

The Deputy Leader of Lancashire County Council discussed plans for the £34 million economic recovery package for Lancashire and how they intend to safeguard local businesses and jobs post COVID-19.

Keith also reflected on the recent announcement of the proposal for a new combined authority and an elected Mayor for the county.

The chief executive of the Cheshire & Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership Philip Cox joined Downtown boss Frank McKenna in the #DowntownDen for this exclusive webinar to explore the issues that COVID-19 has had on the county and its economic growth and development.

Also on the agenda was Cheshire’s place in the Northern Powerhouse, a possible devolution deal for the area and the recovery plan.​

Downtown in Business boss, Frank McKenna caught up with the CEO of Birmingham 2022, Ian Reid in the Downtown Den.

This online discussion featured an update of the upcoming games, the growth this will bring to the region and hear what more you and your business can do to get involved.​

The Director of Communications for Liverpool City Council, Camilla Mankabady joined Downtown CEO and group Chairman, Frank McKenna in the Downtown Den.

In a frank and informative conversation, Camilla discussed how technology has changed in the comms world, the added pressure on comms team in a 24hr news age and how Liverpool City Council can encourage businesses back into offices in a safe way.

Downtown in Business was delighted to be joined in the Downtown Den by Ciara Keeling the CEO of Bruntwood Works.

In this special Birmingham Property Club event, Ciara alongside the excellent as ever host, Phil Oldershaw, discussed a variety of topics including the serviced office and hot-desking models, the change in the way businesses operate from such locations, the effect to the industry post-COVID-19 and what to expect from the industry moving forward.​

The Chief Executive of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Frank Rogers joined DIB boss Frank McKenna in the Downtown Den to talk Recovery Plans, transport, devolution and the Northern Powerhouse.