You’ve probably seen the decision to end Tax-Free Shopping in its current form. New West End Company are leading with national retailers on lobbying the government to change their mind.
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CityCo and Manchester BID are working with members and city partners throughout the Covid crisis to support to our networks and the wider business community.
From Saturday 8 to Sunday 16 August, Shudehill and Market Street Metrolink stops will be closed while essential track repair works take place.
The Covid-19 crisis has of course been a challenging time for all. Manchester BID has continued to operate throughout the period to provide help and support to our retail network.
Restaurants and establishments serving food for on-premises consumption can now sign up to a new initiative aimed at encouraging people to safely return to dining out.
The last few months have been challenging, but we have continued to operate throughout the period, supporting businesses that remain open and those planning around reopening.
Talking to Manchester chef Mary-Ellen McTague about mobilising friends and colleagues to cook for Wythenshawe Hospital and the EatWell MCR group that resulted.
Talking to Jemma Hynes of FoodSync and the Manchester Food Network about what they’ve been doing to connect producers and suppliers with those in need during the crisis.
We are pleased to announce that CityCo, The City Centre Management Company, has appointed five leading figures from the Manchester business community to our board.
Talking to Shaun Hinds of Manchester Central about the immediate effect of the virus on their business, the astonishing transformation of the building into a Nightingale Hospital and what might happen next.
Talking to the leader of Manchester City Council about how the council’s continuing to operate, how they’re delivering services, what support there is for business (and what businesses need to do), and what more help is needed.
Talking to Simon Binns, editor of LADbible about the impact of the virus on the site, how they got involved in the government’s question time, the changing of the guard in media political coverage and what the site’s planning next.