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INTRODUCTION |
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Welcome to the latest edition of Downtown Lancaster’s monthly business bulletin, bringing you a smattering of news and views from across the city, and the wider North West region. This month, we have details of DLIB’s most recent event; our Chairman Frank McKenna looks why the Conservative poll lead is shrinking; Richard Garrett tells us more than he should in our ‘Who Are Ya?’ feature, and we have the results of last month’s poll on the Heysham M6 link. Please read on and enjoy…
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INDOOR MARKET SET TO SHUT |
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Traders have reacted angrily to news that Lancaster City Council is considering closing the city’s indoor market. Following an annual loss of £495,000 the council has said that the market does not represent value for money for the local tax payer. More than thirty businesses and around 100 employees will be affected by the decision.
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IS CAMERON KEEGAN IN DISGUISE? |
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The latest opinion polls don’t make good reading for the Conservative Party, but DLIB Chairman Frank McKenna thinks that David Cameron will still be the next Prime Minister.
CLICK HERE to read more.
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WHAT’S THE STOREY? |
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The city’s new look Storey Institute hosted its inaugural public open day recently, showing off a £4 million refurbishment that was funded by Lancaster City Council, the Arts Council and the Northwest Development Agency. The revamped venue boasts an excellent bar/restaurant area and first class meeting rooms.
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BOOTHS SET TO EXPAND |
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Lancashire supermarket chain Booths has unveiled plans for a new store in Stopforth that will be twice the size of its existing facility in Lancaster. Development Consultant Robert Pinkus said that the development had been met with a “very positive response” from local residents.
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LANCASHIRE BUSINESS VIEW |
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The premier business magazine for Lancashire, covering all business news from the red rose county with a first class publication. Visit www.lancashirebusinessview.co.uk for further details.
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LAST MONTHS POLL |
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Last month we asked: Do you support the Heysham - M6 link development?
A massive 83.7% of you said YES
16.3% of respondents said NO
CLICK HERE to view the results
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THIS MONTHS POLL |
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Do you think the Council is right to close Lancaster Indoor Market?
CLICK HERE to vote
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AN AUDIENCE WITH... |
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In February Downtown hosted ‘An Audience with the Bank of England.’ Deputy Agent for the Bank in the North West, Simon Caunt addressed the meeting with an update on the latest economic forecasts, followed by a Q&A session with delegates afterwards. CLICK HERE to view the gallery from the day.
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MEMBERS RECEPTION |
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Join Downtown for the first Members Reception of 2010. Taking place at East Z East, this is one dinner you will most definitely not want to miss.
COST: £25.00 + VAT per person, inc 3 course meal and half a bottle of wine.
REGISTER NOW
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THIS MONTH IT'S... |
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Name: Richard Garratt
Company: Garratts Insurance Brokers
Position: Director
Football Team: North End and Leyland Albion JFC
Brown or Cameron: Thatcher – no one comes close!
Favourite Lancashire Bar/Restaurant: The Derby Arms at Thornley
Favourite Tipple: Tea
Favourite Band: Spandau Ballet closely followed by AC DC.
Favourite Movie: The Die Hard ‘series’
Celebrity Crush: Meg Ryan
Interesting Fact About Yourself: Rejected by North End (twice) as a youngster
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