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Lancashire County Council has launched an exciting new funding initiative to enable community-led ideas that will help Lancashire become more vibrant, connected and forward-thinking. Working in partnership with Spacehive, the UK’s leading civic crowdfunding platform, the Lancashire Culture & Sport Fund will empower residents to improve their community. The County Council has allocated £500,000 per year […]

Lancashire’s political leaders will come together today to launch their shared ambition for the future of the county. At a ceremony to mark Lancashire Day in the Palace of Westminster, representatives from county, unitary, district and borough councils will celebrate the publication of the historic Lancashire 2050 Framework. The Lancashire Day reception, which is being […]

Business success was celebrated last night at the Wyre Business Awards 2022 where local businesses came together to celebrate their passion, expertise and contribution to Wyre’s economic development. The awards were sponsored by Myerscough College, The Regenda Group, The Baxter Group, Hillhouse Enterprise Zone, Federation of Small Businesses, Associated British Ports and Party Chest., in […]

 Victorian Lancastrians didn’t need a drink to throw a good party… As proud Lancastrians raise a glass to the Red Rose County on the 27 November to celebrate Lancashire Day, they’ll be spoilt for choice of where to go and what to drink. Modern day Lancashire is home to hundreds of breweries and distilleries, with […]

Lancashire business owners and managers are being urged to register early for a popular support programme giving them external guidance on their finances. With inflation increasing the costs of business operations and growing expectations of a recession in the new year, the Finance Simplified course from Lancashire County Council’s Access to Finance Lancashire service helps […]

The winners of a Chorley Council climate change artwork competition have seen their designs come to life on the side of recycling wagons. Earlier this year, Chorley Council and waste and recycling partner FCC Environment invited budding young artists to get creative and enter the Chorley Council artwork competition on the topic of climate change. […]

It is an incredible achievement and one Janet, with the support of her team who have been with her since the very early days, has worked extremely hard to bring to fruition. They have ridden out the many challenges that have faced all hospitality businesses over the years and the last two years have been […]

Chris Cassidy, a Quality Assurance Technician, was named in The Manufacturer Top 100 2022, a showcase of those who go the extra mile.   Chris, who has been with the Altham business for two years, was nominated in the ‘Unsung Hero’ category due to the knowledge and support he has shown since being at BMP.  Allan Thompson […]

For the second year running Fleetwood is turning festive and once again hosting three days of Christmas celebration and cheer where residents and visitors will experience all the magic of the season with exciting events, live performances, amazing activities and more! Wyre Council, in partnership with Fleetwood Town Council and the Festive Lights Committee are […]

Thousands of people flocked to Burnley on Saturday 19th November to enjoy the town’s Christmas Lights Switch-On event. Delivered in a partnership between Burnley Business Improvement District (BID), Burnley Council, Charter Walk and Burnley Markets, there was festive fun at every turn as visitors soaked up the magical atmosphere and enjoyed the yuletide entertainment. Funfair […]

A new car park strategy has been approved at a recent Cabinet meeting, which will see changes implemented to parking tariffs in the town centre in 2023.  The changes aim to ensure that there is sufficient parking capacity to accommodate the future demand of visitors and workers in Chorley, as well as ensuring that Chorley […]

A Preston based heat pump distribution company is aiming to continue its expansion following a sustained period of growth and is on course to treble its revenue over a two-year period. Freedom Heat Pumps, which won this year’s Scaleup Award at the Be Inspired Business Awards (BIBAs), opened a new 15,000 sq ft warehouse facility […]