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More than a hundred Pendle companies have received thousands of pounds from the Council’s Gearing up for Growth fund. It’s all about creating economic growth, helping local companies thrive, creating more job opportunities and supporting and bringing forward private sector investment. Since 2012, 135 companies have received grants to help them start or to expand […]

That’s the key message today after a flagship Blackpool restaurant offered their backing to the world famous Blackpool Illuminations. The new look Harry Ramsden’s restaurant on the Promenade has donated £1000 to help ensure that 2015 is the most glittering year ever when Blackpool is once again lit up. Chris Walter, Head of Operations for […]

Lancashire County Council's cabinet today announced the start of a consultation on its budget proposals for local services, which will deliver £216 million in savings by April 2018. Following an informal consultation over recent months inviting views on a list of options developed by council officers, members of the cabinet have decided not to include […]

Lancashire County Council's cabinet today announced the start of a consultation on its budget proposals for local services, which will deliver £216 million in savings by April 2018. Following an informal consultation over recent months inviting views on a list of options developed by council officers, members of the cabinet have decided not to include […]

Bookings are being taken from community groups who would like to use the award-winning Steven Burke sports hub for cycling training or events. Situated at Swinden playing fields in Nelson, the Steven Burke sports hub was unveiled in June 2014. It’s a post-Olympic legacy inspired by gold medal winning cyclist Steven Burke from Colne, and […]

His Worship the Mayor of Pendle, Councillor Graham Roach, invites you to come with him on a specially guided tour of Nelson Town Hall. Councillor Roach has two dates in early 2015 when you can come and see behind the scenes and find out about the building’s fascinating civic history. They are on Saturday 31 […]

Lancashire County Council's libraries are helping people to discover what life was like during WW1. Throughout January a series of fascinating countywide events will explore the lives of local WW1 soldiers and show people how to start researching their own WW1 ancestors online. The events feature sessions called Tracing Your WW1 Ancestor Online, where staff […]

VISITENGLAND ANNOUNCES TOURISM SUPERSTAR 2015 SHORTLIST 3 January 2015: VisitEngland, the national tourist board has announced the shortlist for Tourism Superstar 2015. The tourism accolade was launched three years ago as part of English Tourism Week (this year running 14-22 March) and is supported by the Daily Mirror. The campaign recognises the dedication and passion […]

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In a truly unique wildlife spectacle, WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre is offering you the opportunity to watch our wild swans in the floodlight. Floodlit swan events will be held every Tuesday evening in January. With over 1500 Whooper Swans currently on the Mere, and numbers expected to increase over the following months, this event […]

Lancashire County Council has redesigned its website to make it easier for people to find out about the council and access services. The website – www.lancashire.gov.uk – incorporates various new features including improvements to the navigation between pages and location services which can tailor information based on where you are. There are also improved webpages […]

International R&B sensation Billy Ocean is to top the bill of Lytham Festival’s ‘80s V 90s’ themed night on Friday 7th August 2015 at Lytham Green. Ocean will be joined by other classic acts of the era with Chesney Hawkes, Jimmy Sommerville, East 17, Sinitta, 5ive and Vengaboys also turning back the musical clock. Also […]