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The Downtown Den Podcast. In conversation with the leading business personalities from the Downtown network.
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Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Leeds City Council Chief Executive, Tom Riordan joined Downtown CEO, Frank McKenna in the Downtown Den to tell us how he thinks the Northern Powerhouse should respond to the post-Covid-19 world – and what changes he expects to see in cities across the country, most notably in Leeds.
Friday Nov 13, 2020
Friday Nov 13, 2020
Downtown Cheshire in Business was joined in the Downtown Den by the chair of the Cheshire Local Enterprise Partnership Clare Hayward and the chief executive of Warrington Borough Council Steve Broomhead.
They discussed the county's future vision in a post-Covid economy, recognising the challenges business face, whilst focussing on the solutions and opportunities for the future.
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Downtown London Chairman, Simon Danczuk spoke with Paul Hodgins, Director at Shared Transport company, Ginger.
Simon and Paul discuss what exactly Ginger is and the benefits of Shared Transport, specifically e-scooters, can bring to towns and cities across the UK.
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
We invited the Head of Regional Affairs at Manchester Metropolitan University, Michael Taylor into the Downtown Den for a chat with Downtown CEO, Frank McKenna.
In an in-depth discussion, Michael discusses his time at Business Insider magazines, the future for print publications and journalism, social media and his novel 40 by 40.
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
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.
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Monday Oct 26, 2020
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.
Friday Oct 23, 2020
Friday Oct 23, 2020
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.
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
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.
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
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.
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
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.