Anna Izza

Last month saw the Chamber host its 126th Annual General Meeting which was held as part of a Breakfast Networking event at The Borough in Lancaster. The AGM saw Chris Gardner appointed as the new President replacing Jon Powell who had held the role for the last two years. Chris Gardner, Director at Morecambe-based accountancy […]

The Dukes Chief Executive, Karen O’Neill is to stand down after four successful years leading the Dukes, to take up the role of Executive Director at HOME MCR. The Dukes Chairman, Roddy Gould said:  “Karen has done an outstanding job as Director for the Dukes. When she joined us in 2019, her brief was to […]

VEKA plc, the globally renowned manufacturer of high-quality uPVC profiles based in Burnley, today announced a significant job boost for the town, creating 70 new roles across its extrusion, lamination, warehouse, and transport departments. “Our excitement at introducing these opportunities reflects VEKA’s dedication to creating employment in Burnley and contributing to our local community,” states […]

Preston City Council is celebrating following receiving Green Flag Award for Avenham and Miller Parks, Ashton Park, Fishwick local nature reserve, Haslam Park, Moor Park, and Winckley Square Gardens. The award is the international quality mark for parks and green spaces, and testament to the hard work and dedication of the parks teams and friends […]

• Targeted green prescribing could save over £635 million per year • Wildlife Trusts programmes help tackle anxiety, depression and social isolation • “Nature is an essential part of health and social care” – The Wildlife Trusts Nature-based health and wellbeing programmes could save hundreds of millions of pounds each year and reduce society’s reliance […]

The Lancashire Innovation Board, a Lancashire Enterprise Partnership sub-committee which helps develop and drive innovation strategies and initiatives across the county, has launched a new strategic plan. Described as a  ‘blueprint for growth’, and developed in partnership with Lancashire County Council and the county’s leading universities and innovation organisations, the Lancashire Innovation Plan (LIP)  is […]

Thriving entrepreneurialism and innovation are driving demand for specialist commercial and Intellectual Property (IP) services at full-service law firm Forbes Solicitors, which has offices across Manchester, Leeds, and Lancashire. The firm’s commercial team has reported 45% growth in revenues for its most recent financial year ending 30 April 2023, compared to financial year 2021-2022. Strong […]

A well-known local businessman, a leader of domestic abuse services and a council chief executive have received prestigious academic awards from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). Zuber Issa CBE, EG Group co-founder, Amanda Elwen, who has led and developed domestic abuse services within East Lancashire, and Mick Cartledge, Burnley Council’s outgoing Chief Executive, all […]

A Preston business leader has practised what he preaches and has graduated from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). Martin Blunt, Head of the Institution’s Enterprise and Engagement Unit, combined his busy role working with regional and national businesses whilst studying for an Executive MBA degree apprenticeship. The 49-year-old, who created UCLan’s new Apprenticeship Matching […]

The award signifies the due regard, recognition and support that Chorley Council holds for those in the Armed Forces. Chorley Council has been accredited with the Defence ERS Gold Award for employer organisations that pledge, demonstrate or advocate support to defence and the armed forces community, and align their values with the Armed Forces Covenant […]

The investment will see a brand-new family wellbeing centre along with a full refurbishment to the Tardy Gate play area, ball court and skate park. South Ribble are set to give the green light to the investment at their full Council meeting on 19 July. Councillor Paul Foster, Leader of South Ribble Borough Council said, […]

The North West Cyber Resilience Centre (NWCRC) has joined the Lancashire Partnership Against Crime (LANPAC) to work closely together to help businesses reduce their risk of crime. Both organisations already work closely with businesses across the Lancashire region to educate and share knowledge in order to prevent crime as much as possible. This working partnership […]