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TOTALLY FRANK
DLIB Chairman Frank McKenna tells us why Liverpool should celebrate the ending of Objective One funding, bashes the quango’s and celebrates a Downtown campaign victory. Read more
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DOWNTOWN VACANCY
DLIB requires an experienced Accounts Manager. Please forward your CV and details to frank.mckenna@downtownliverpool.com
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‘TALL BUILDINGS VICTORY FOR DOWNTOWN’
Council Leader Warren Bradley has formally announced the abandonment of the notion of a ‘tall buildings’ policy in Liverpool. This is a welcome move, and one that DLIB has been urging for over eighteen months now. We can only hope that this signals a real change in the attitude of the city council in relation to property development in Liverpool. Let us see a more balanced view of Liverpool’s ‘heritage’ and more flexibility in the interpretation of the Governments Housing Market Renewal Initiative (HMRI). Then, Liverpool really will be able to maximise the opportunities and potential that 2008 offers.
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LABOUR GAINS, BUT LIB DEMS STILL LEADERS OF LIVERPOOL
The Labour Party gained three seats on Liverpool City Council in the local election contest earlier this month, but the Liberal Democrats still have a comfortable majority. Nevertheless, given the significant collapse of Labour support in most other areas of the country, it seems apparent that recent council shenanigans did have a negative impact on the controlling party’s support locally.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE REDS
In a thrilling FA Cup Final, Liverpool secured another famous penalty shoot out victory over London rivals West Ham. It was fitting that home grown talent Steven Gerrard proved the hero once again, and it is to be hoped that his tremendous form continues into the World Cup Finals.
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BRABNERS CHAFFE STREET JOINED BY LEADING SPORTS LAW TEAM
Brabners Chaffe Street is expanding by joining forces with one of the country’s highest profile sports law teams headed by Manchester United Director Maurice Watkins.
Mr Watkins, senior partner at James Chapman & Co, is taking his 28-strong team to Brabners Chaffe Street. He commented: “The commercial and sports team is very pleased to be joining Brabners Chaffe Street. The partners have been evaluating the way forward for the whole practice over a number of months and while we will be sad to part from our colleagues in the insurance team, we are confident that both sides of the business have chosen the most appropriate partners to ensure continued success and growth.”
While the deal is expected to complete by the end of April, the James Chapman team will join their new colleagues at Brabners Chaffe Street when they move into their prestigious new offices in Manchester in June.
To view more please click here to visit our Legal section brought to you by Brabners Chaffe Street.
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CONGRATULATIONS CAROLYN!
DLIB member Carolyn Hughes PR celebrated its sixth year of operation with a fantastic party night at the Living Room recently. View the gallery from the night - CLICK HERE
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3 - THE MAGIC NUMBER
Grant Thornton's Neil Sturmey is totally frank in answering three new questions in our regular ‘3 The Magic Number’ feature. Read more
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THIS MONTHS POLL - IS EU RIGHT TO STOP LIVERPOOL’S GRANTS?
The end of the current Objective One programme is nigh. Is the EU Commission justified in ending the city regions subsidy? Or are we still an area in need of outside support?
Vote YES we need to stand on our own two feet
Vote NO we need continued EU support
Click here to vote now!
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POLL RESULTS
Last month we asked if the Liverpool city region would be better represented by one single voice, following the successful bid for a second Mersey crossing led and co-ordinated by The Mersey Partnership. 86% of you voted YES.
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EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
Goodison Park has Outstanding corporate facilities, experienced and dedicated staff, and a warm 'Everton welcome' combine to make Goodison a great place to do business, or entertain colleagues and friends. Read more
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‘HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!’
DLIB celebrates its second anniversary on Thursday 1st June at the coolest venue at the Albert Dock, Baby Cream. James Barton will be doing a set of ‘Cream Classics’ and the night kicks off at 6.30 P.M. If you haven’t done so already REGISTER HERE . Don’t miss out on what promises to be the birthday party of the summer!
‘OSCARS EVENT A SELL OUT’
Downtown’s ‘Business Oscars’, held in association with the Northwest Development Agency and No Name Kitchens, will take place in July at Sefton Park’s Palm House. The event is a sell out, but we will continue to take bookings for our reserve list in case of any late cancellations. Contact Ian Appleton on 0151 227 1633 for further information.
‘AND THE NOMINEES ARE…’
Thanks to all of those who nominated companies for this years Oscar’s event. The shortlist for each of the seven awards has now been compiled and you can vote for your favourite HERE
JOIN THE LIVERPOOL PARTY
The city region is playing host to a number of fabulous events throughout the summer. The annual Liverpool International Tennis tournament takes place at Calderstones Park in June, and special corporate hospitality packages are available to Downtown members - CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.
Hoylake plays host to The Open Golf Championship in July. Contact DLIB members Tilly’s for details of hospitality available for this event HERE.
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JOIN DLIB
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
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