Dear Readers,
World Cup 2018 - How the Bid was Won
On Thursday 3
rd June starting at 5:30pm till 7:30pm in the Ramada Encore Hotel, CMK. Ann Limb, Chair of the MK2018 Board will present on how the bid was put together, the issues that were tackled and share moments of triumph and the ongoing impact the success brings to Milton Keynes. If you would like to attend please book by either contacting 01908 259000 or email
theevents@mk-chamber.co.uk . Chamber booking costs apply - £12 members, £18 non-members which include drinks and nibbles.
Theatre District Fly Through
An interactive site map with a 3D fly through has been launched on the Theatre District website. Select your restaurant and the map flys you to the destination, to view the map see:
www.theatre-district.co.uk
John Lewis to Leave Milton Keynes Partnership
John Lewis, chief executive of Milton Keynes Partnership (MKP), currently on secondment to the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) as acting director of new ventures and partnerships, has announced that he is to leave the Agency for a new post as chief executive of Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation. For more information see:
www.miltonkeynespartnership.info
Milton Keynes Council
Recently reported in the MK News Cec Tallack is set to be made leader of the Liberal Democrats on Tuesday 25th May. Isobel McCall to be appointed as party chairman with Sam Crooks to return to his previous finance remit; Rosemary Drewett to be cabinet member for children’s services; Chris Williams retains housing and takes on community safety; Vanessa McPake is to represent transport; Jenni Ferrans stays with Regeneration; Mike Galloway retains environment and planning and Sam Potts becomes the new cabinet member for social care.
Inauguration of Debbie Brock at the New Mayor of Milton Keynes
To watch the new Mayor, Debbie Brock, talk about the year ahead
see: www.askmk.tv
Celebr8mk Needs You!
The organisers of the Celebr8mk parade which takes place on 29
th August in the city centre Need YOU - would you like to
lead this year’s Celebr8mk parade? Enter yourself or nominate someone
.Gavin@celebr8mk.co.uk or see www.celebr8mk.co.uk If you are interested in joining the parade please reply to
Kind regards,
Carmel Blyth
Communications Officer
Milton Keynes City Centre Management
24 Silbury Arcade
Central Milton Keynes
MK9 3ES
Direct Line: 01908 398124
Mobile: 07940 747943