So what is to be done about the north of England? The age-old question was revisited this week as local politicians, educationalists and creative industry activists convened in Manchester on Wednesday evening for North: The Great Debate.
Is the region to remain the poor relation of London? Or do the myriad of creative initiatives, what locals see as potential for a better lifestyle and the excellence of its design colleges merit greater recognition by both public and private sector investors?
We’ve been there before as northern cities like Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield and Manchester vie for attention on the national stage. Now though Read full story ›
Source: The Drum