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- Taiwan Ambassador’s visit to Milton Keynes
- Pre-Election Event April 2015
- Army recruitment campaign aims for Milton Keynes’ brightest business brains
- Chairman Philip Smith receives MBE
- Building business links with schools
- Milton Keynes Council Skills Forum
- Women in Business Awards
- Milton Keynes Business and Arts
- MKBLP attends Speaker's House
- MKBAA 2016 Launch Night
- Voters should consider one issue in the Referendum
- Concrete cows brand is the envy of others, says tourism chief
- MKBLP go inside to learn about prison education
- MKBLP hear a new language of entrepreneurship
- UAE trade link praised by International Trade Secretary Liam Fox
- MKBLP Board of Directors welcomes Ruby Parmar, replacing Mike Robinson
- MKBLP get a lesson in future proofing how we prepare people for work
- Employment lawyer Simon deMaid joins the MKBLP Board
- MK Business Achievement Awards 2 weeks to go!
- The Business Crime Strategy really is on its way!
- MK Business Leaders is going places in 2017
- Shenzhen Trade Delegation visit Milton Keynes
- MKBAA 2017 - Success and Results
- Milton Keynes Business Crime Strategy is launched
- A funnel night in with MKCO
- Mental Health Wellbeing in the Workplace guide is launched
- Going Places Event
- International Trade: Preparing for Brexit
- MKBLP word on: Partnerships
- The evolution of technology and the impact on business
- February 2019 Breakfast Briefing
- MKBLP celebrates the business leaders of the future with MK College
- Do you know any inspiring women leaders?
- Julie Mills OBE discusses the benefits of being a member of MKBLP
- Q&A with MKBLP Member Lal Tawney
- Success of MKBLP’s Summer Drinks Event
- MKBLP directors tackle the The Parks Trust 25-mile walk for the YMCA Milton Keynes
- Ruby Parmar, on the business connections which have ignited her retirement path
- Women Leaders award winners to be offered associate MKBLP membership
- The road to MKBAA 2020 heats up
- Katy Berrill Q&A
- Double Queen’s Award success for MKBLP Member
- MKBLP Board Director Freddie Guilmard takes part in a big 'CEO sleepout'
- MKBLP Board Director Interview - Freddie Guilmard
- Women Leaders join MKBLP
- MKBLP helps raise funds for Lord's Taverners
- Businesses of Milton Keynes need to find their voice and engage with council
- MKBAA 2020 Update - STAGE ONE SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED
- MKBLP supports phase 2 of East-West Rail
- Milton Keynes gains prominence in Sunday Times Best Places for Business 2020
- Milton Keynes organisations feature within The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For list 2020
- MKBAA FINALISTS & KEYNOTE SPEAKER ANNOUNCED
- Helping businesses through the pandemic
- Lockdown: How businesses can use the time effectively
- Webinars to tune into……
- Support for people within Milton Keynes
- MKBLP Member Q&A – Stuart Goldwater, Managing Director, PragmatiQ Solutions Ltd
- War Veteran and father of MKBLP member raises over £26m for the NHS
- Tools to help businesses remain connected
- MKBLP Launches First On-Line Event
- £1.25 billion government support package to innovative UK businesses
- Happy 100th Birthday Captain Tom Moore
- The Covid-19 support network across MK in numbers
- Musica Charity Choir MK raises awareness of the COVID-19 MK Emergency Response Appeal
- The Internet – the essential service we are all leaning on during lockdown
- Ken Tomkins, Managing Director Kaizen Restaurants Ltd t/a McDonald's
- How Milton Keynes College is supporting the community during crisis
- MKBLP: In conversation with... Ruby Parmar & Hilary Chipping
- MKBLP: In conversation with... Dr Julie Mills and Ian Stuart
- MKBLP: In conversation with... Simon DeMaid and Clive Faine
- MKBLP on BBC Look East
- New financial support for micro businesses in Milton Keynes
- MKBLP: In Conversation with… Freddie Guilmard and Neil Russell
- MKBLP: In Conversation with… Series, Jan Flawn CBE and Melanie Beck
- Infrastructure injection gives Milton Keynes University Hospital a clean bill of digital health
- Covid-19 MK Emergency Response Appeal achievement
- Simon Greene on the opening of the new YMCA during lockdown
- MKBLP: In Conversation with…… Councillor Peter Marland
- Build continues on Santander’s flagship UK technology hub
- Captain Sir Tom Moore receives knighthood from the Queen
- Join MKBLP members in #LoveMKHateLitter clean up
- “Offer Guarantee” for MK College hopefuls amid pandemic disruption
- A partnership between two MKBLP members will lead the way in bringing Gigabit speeds to the city.
- Love MK Hate Litter
- PragmatiQ Solutions shortlisted for coveted technology award
- Lucy Gallois recognised for contribution to ‘Digital & Technology’ industry in Milton Keynes
- Dr Julie Mills OBE, on her 30 years at the helm of MK College
- MKBLP supporting #BeSeenInGreenMK
- Congratulations to CEO of MyMiltonKeynes, and MKBLP Board Director, Melanie Beck on being awarded an MBE for ‘Services to the Community’ during the Covid-19 Crisis.
- MK College offering FREE retraining lifeline
- Double win for Milton Keynes College at BAME National Apprenticeship Awards
- Consultation starts on plans for MK Gateway as a new era begins for Saxon Court
- MKBLP members on a winning streak
- Budget 2021: Understanding the furlough extension
MKBLP: In Conversation with... Councillor Peter Marland
The Covid 19 pandemic could leave Milton Keynes Council with a £55 million shortfall.
Speaking to MKBLP Chair, Nicholas Mann, as part of the business partnership’s ‘In Conversation with….’ series of interviews, Cllr Peter Marland highlights both the plight, and the strength of the council while stressing; “we can’t go through another 10 years of austerity.”
While the £40 million injection from the Government ensured there was never a shortage of PPE within the hospital and care provisions, the expected deficit comes in the wake of business rate holidays, decreasing numbers of Council Tax collections and a reduction in revenue stream from the city.
While admitting that Government grants, “won’t replace Debenhams and those businesses whose doors are permanently closed,” Cllr Marland stresses the inimitable position of Milton Keynes.
Sitting in front of a sign aptly quoting ‘Milton Keynes, Britain’s Most Successful business city,’ he focuses on the fact that investment needs to continue within a city which helps pay dividends to the Treasury. “We are unique in our location and our capacity for growth. We are in a far stronger position than those in the North.”
Calling for business leaders to keep up the confidence in Milton Keynes and instil flexibility within their organisations, he lauded the support of local companies throughout the pandemic, while inspiring them to become ambassadors for the city to drive investment and bring the 2050 vision to fruition.
Cllr Marland also frankly discuss the city’s response to the pandemic.
From how Milton Keynes’ green spaces have helped keep infection rates relatively low in comparison to neighbouring towns, the overwhelming number of citizens who abided by measures and pulled together to support the wider community. And the 100 homeless people who were taken off the streets and now have a far greater level of engagement with support networks.
News
- Taiwan Ambassador’s visit to Milton Keynes
- Pre-Election Event April 2015
- Army recruitment campaign aims for Milton Keynes’ brightest business brains
- Chairman Philip Smith receives MBE
- Building business links with schools
- Milton Keynes Council Skills Forum
- Women in Business Awards
- Milton Keynes Business and Arts
- MKBLP attends Speaker's House
- MKBAA 2016 Launch Night
- Voters should consider one issue in the Referendum
- Concrete cows brand is the envy of others, says tourism chief
- MKBLP go inside to learn about prison education
- MKBLP hear a new language of entrepreneurship
- UAE trade link praised by International Trade Secretary Liam Fox
- MKBLP Board of Directors welcomes Ruby Parmar, replacing Mike Robinson
- MKBLP get a lesson in future proofing how we prepare people for work
- Employment lawyer Simon deMaid joins the MKBLP Board
- MK Business Achievement Awards 2 weeks to go!
- The Business Crime Strategy really is on its way!
- MK Business Leaders is going places in 2017
- Shenzhen Trade Delegation visit Milton Keynes
- MKBAA 2017 - Success and Results
- Milton Keynes Business Crime Strategy is launched
- A funnel night in with MKCO
- Mental Health Wellbeing in the Workplace guide is launched
- Going Places Event
- International Trade: Preparing for Brexit
- MKBLP word on: Partnerships
- The evolution of technology and the impact on business
- February 2019 Breakfast Briefing
- MKBLP celebrates the business leaders of the future with MK College
- Do you know any inspiring women leaders?
- Julie Mills OBE discusses the benefits of being a member of MKBLP
- Q&A with MKBLP Member Lal Tawney
- Success of MKBLP’s Summer Drinks Event
- MKBLP directors tackle the The Parks Trust 25-mile walk for the YMCA Milton Keynes
- Ruby Parmar, on the business connections which have ignited her retirement path
- Women Leaders award winners to be offered associate MKBLP membership
- The road to MKBAA 2020 heats up
- Katy Berrill Q&A
- Double Queen’s Award success for MKBLP Member
- MKBLP Board Director Freddie Guilmard takes part in a big 'CEO sleepout'
- MKBLP Board Director Interview - Freddie Guilmard
- Women Leaders join MKBLP
- MKBLP helps raise funds for Lord's Taverners
- Businesses of Milton Keynes need to find their voice and engage with council
- MKBAA 2020 Update - STAGE ONE SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED
- MKBLP supports phase 2 of East-West Rail
- Milton Keynes gains prominence in Sunday Times Best Places for Business 2020
- Milton Keynes organisations feature within The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For list 2020
- MKBAA FINALISTS & KEYNOTE SPEAKER ANNOUNCED
- Helping businesses through the pandemic
- Lockdown: How businesses can use the time effectively
- Webinars to tune into……
- Support for people within Milton Keynes
- MKBLP Member Q&A – Stuart Goldwater, Managing Director, PragmatiQ Solutions Ltd
- War Veteran and father of MKBLP member raises over £26m for the NHS
- Tools to help businesses remain connected
- MKBLP Launches First On-Line Event
- £1.25 billion government support package to innovative UK businesses
- Happy 100th Birthday Captain Tom Moore
- The Covid-19 support network across MK in numbers
- Musica Charity Choir MK raises awareness of the COVID-19 MK Emergency Response Appeal
- The Internet – the essential service we are all leaning on during lockdown
- Ken Tomkins, Managing Director Kaizen Restaurants Ltd t/a McDonald's
- How Milton Keynes College is supporting the community during crisis
- MKBLP: In conversation with... Ruby Parmar & Hilary Chipping
- MKBLP: In conversation with... Dr Julie Mills and Ian Stuart
- MKBLP: In conversation with... Simon DeMaid and Clive Faine
- MKBLP on BBC Look East
- New financial support for micro businesses in Milton Keynes
- MKBLP: In Conversation with… Freddie Guilmard and Neil Russell
- MKBLP: In Conversation with… Series, Jan Flawn CBE and Melanie Beck
- Infrastructure injection gives Milton Keynes University Hospital a clean bill of digital health
- Covid-19 MK Emergency Response Appeal achievement
- Simon Greene on the opening of the new YMCA during lockdown
- MKBLP: In Conversation with…… Councillor Peter Marland
- Build continues on Santander’s flagship UK technology hub
- Captain Sir Tom Moore receives knighthood from the Queen
- Join MKBLP members in #LoveMKHateLitter clean up
- “Offer Guarantee” for MK College hopefuls amid pandemic disruption
- A partnership between two MKBLP members will lead the way in bringing Gigabit speeds to the city.
- Love MK Hate Litter
- PragmatiQ Solutions shortlisted for coveted technology award
- Lucy Gallois recognised for contribution to ‘Digital & Technology’ industry in Milton Keynes
- Dr Julie Mills OBE, on her 30 years at the helm of MK College
- MKBLP supporting #BeSeenInGreenMK
- Congratulations to CEO of MyMiltonKeynes, and MKBLP Board Director, Melanie Beck on being awarded an MBE for ‘Services to the Community’ during the Covid-19 Crisis.
- MK College offering FREE retraining lifeline
- Double win for Milton Keynes College at BAME National Apprenticeship Awards
- Consultation starts on plans for MK Gateway as a new era begins for Saxon Court
- MKBLP members on a winning streak
- Budget 2021: Understanding the furlough extension