The Downtown Den Podcast

In Conversation with... Cllr Carl Cashman

In this latest episode of the Downtown Den podcast, DIB boss Frank McKenna chats with Leader of the Liberal Democrats in Liverpool, Cllr Carl Cashman.   In a wide-ranging discussion Frank and Carl discuss a variety of topics including city centre car parking charges and its effect on the hospitality sector, the UK’s political leadership challenges and his ambitions for Liverpool and his desire to work with the private sector.   Follow Carl on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlcashman91/ [https://www.instagram.com/carlcashman91/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cllr-carl-cashman-cemap-89a491144/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/cllr-carl-cashman-cemap-89a491144/]

Meet the Partner with Glenville Walker

Welcome to Downtown Den. In today's Meet the Partner episode, we're joined by Anna Salisbury and Michael Smeaton from Glenville Walker [https://www.glenvillewalker.com/]'s litigation team. When your business hits a rough patch, or a property lease starts causing headaches, you need more than just legal advice – you need partners who'll stand by your side and turn complex problems into clear solutions. Anna and Michael share their straight-talking insights on business recovery, helping you stay on the right side of your lease agreements, and why getting early guidance can make all the difference. These aren't just tips from solicitors sat behind desks – this is practical, commercially astute advice from people who genuinely understand the pressures you're facing. Whether you're navigating a challenging recovery period or simply want to protect your business interests in property matters, this conversation will give you actionable guidance you can actually use. Let's dive in.

MIPIM 2026 | In Conversation with... Liam Robinson

Downtown in Business invited the Leader of Liverpool City Council, Cllr Liam Robinson into the Downtown Den to chat all things MIPIM 2026 with DIB boss Frank McKenna. In this discussion Liam shares why attending the premier global real estate and urban planning summit, is important to Liverpool and the wider city region. Liam explains why it is important the the regions private and public sectors attend MIPIM 2026 with a unified approach and his hopes for a wider collaboration with other UK regions. https://downtowninbusiness.com/mipim [https://downtowninbusiness.com/mipim]

Meet the MIPIM 2026 Sponsors | Sutcliffe

DIB boss, Frank McKenna caught up with Sean Keyes and William Baldwin from Sutcliffe to discuss the upcoming MIPIM 2026 property festival. In this brief podcast, they discuss what MIPIM means to a company like Sutcliffe, what they are hoping to achieve in Cannes and share their advice on how best to get the most out of MIPIM 2026. downtowninbusiness.com/mipim [https://downtowninbusiness.com/mipim]

Meet the MIPIM 2026 Sponsors | Krol Corlett

Simon Krol and Daniel Tebay from leading construction company, Krol Corlett, join Frank McKenna on the Downtown Den to discuss the upcoming MIPIM 2026 property festival. First time MIPIM attendees Simon and Daniel, explain why they are attending MIPIM and what opportunities they hope to find on the international stage. Visit the Downtown in Business MIPIM microsite. www.downtowninbusiness.com/mipim [https://downtowninbusiness.com/mipim]