Hello again, and welcome to the latest edition of DLIB’s Business Bulletin. June was a particularly busy month. ‘The business club with attitude’ celebrated its second anniversary. The Public Inquiry into Maro Developments Brunswick Quay project took place. And Liverpool City Council appointed a new Chief Executive. Thousands enjoyed the ever-improving Liverpool International Tennis Tournament. And of course, the World Cup Finals kicked off. Read about all of this and much, much more...               Our Chairman spells out why DLIB has made an important contribution to the policy direction and debate in the city, since being established just over two years ago. Read more...               Colin Hilton has been named as the new Chief Executive of Liverpool City Council. Mr. Hilton had been doing the job temporarily since the departure of Sir David Henshaw. Previously, he had been in charge of the city’s education department. Mr. Hilton’s first public utterings give us cause for optimism. He joined council Leader Warren Bradley, in calling for the abandonment of the proposed ‘tall buildings policy’. He also expressed his support for the Maro tower at Brunswick Quay and said that the council would be more business-friendly in the future.               DLIB Chairman Frank McKenna was among those who gave evidence to the public inquiry into Maro Developments proposed Ian Simpson designed tower at Brunswick Quay. The planning inspector is expected to announce his decision on this issue in the autumn.               Introducing the Cream Music Fund, a fresh initiative set up by James Barton, CEO of Liverpool’s super-brand Cream. Its aims are simple; inspire and assist musically gifted people in the North West area. Read more...               Brabners Chaffe Street is to move into new offices in one of Liverpool’s most prestigious buildings. Read more...               What a shame that a minority of mindless thugs prevented Liverpool citizens from enjoying England’s World Cup games on the big screen in Downtown Liverpool. Congratulations for the city council for giving the initiative a go. What a pity their faith wasn’t repaid with the behaviour it deserved. And what a pity that, despite similar disturbances in other cities across the country, the national broadcast media and some broadsheets decided to focus their attention on the trouble in Liverpool.               Brabners Chaffe Street LLP's Stephen Lewis is totally frank in answering three new questions in our regular ‘3 The Magic Number’ feature. Read more...               Everton Football Club are negotiating a move to a stadium outside of Liverpool’s city boundary. Across the park, spiralling costs and a threatened withdrawal of public sector subsidy means that the Reds chances of delivering a new ground anytime soon appear remote. Is it now time for a genuine debate to be held on these two footballing greats sharing a new stadium? Vote now...               Last month we asked ‘Is the EU Commission right to end Objective One funding for Liverpool?’ Almost 60% of you voted YES, indicating that at least the private sector believes that Liverpool is ready to stand on its own two feet, after fourteen years of the European gravy train.               Established for over 15 years and located in the heart of Liverpool’s business district, Blankstone Opticians is one of the leading opticians in the city, with one of the largest ranges of products which includes over 15 different designers. Read more...               Thanks to the three hundred plus people who attended our second anniversary party at Baby Cream. CLICK HERE for the photo gallery from an evening to remember!               The next Liverpool Property Forum features Frank McKenna in conversation with new City Council Leader Councillor Warren Bradley. To register for a place at this event, which takes place on the afternoon of Monday 10th July at the Liverpool Empire Atrium, CLICK HERE. The Liverpool Property Forum is sponsored by the Northwest Development Agency and Grant Thornton.               The Sefton Park Palm House will host the second annual Liverpool Business Oscars evening. Thank you to all those who voted for their preferred Oscar winners in our on-line poll. Voting has now closed. The event, which is sponsored by the Northwest Development Agency and No Name Kitchens, is a sell out. Apologies to those who were disappointed in trying to book a table.               Turning the notion of conventional hotels upside down, 62 Castle Street is Liverpool’s newest boutique hotel, the latest addition to the Centre Islands portfolio. Due to open in July 2006, the beautiful contemporary interiors, totally contradict, but complement, the beautiful exterior. Read more...               The Liverpool Comedy Festival has teamed up with Heathcotes at Anfield to provide you with the chance to enjoy a comedy show and a fine dinner served by award winning chefs surrounded by silverware. Read more...               Your membership contributions allow us to function, develop and reinvest into Liverpool’s future. Becoming a member ensures DLIB can remain totally independent from any public sector funding or influence. Read more...