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Invest in Lancashire proudly announces its return to the UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), set to be held from May 21st to May 23rd in Leeds. Led by a dynamic delegation of public and private sector leaders, Invest in Lancashire invites attendees to explore the county’s stand (K44) and experience its renowned […]

In February 2022, the Government published its White Paper on Levelling Up, a significant set of proposals which look to address geographical disparities in funding, productivity and growth across England. Following the publication of the White Paper, the three upper tier Councils, Lancashire County Council, Blackburn with Darwen Council and Blackpool Council, agreed to cooperate […]

National Cyber Force, local authorities, industry, and academia, join forces to create the Lancashire Cyber Partnership Lancashire has announced the formation of a new collaborative initiative, The Lancashire Cyber Partnership (LCP) which will shape, support and promote the County’s world-class cyber strengths and fast-growing cyber ecosystem. The Partnership’s members: Lancashire County Council (LCC); the Lancashire […]

Innovate Lancashire, the British Business Bank, and AMRC North West, join forces to support county’s businesses on their innovation journey  Lancashire’s annual Innovation Festival, which is being delivered in partnership with the British Business Bank and supported by Lancashire County Council’s Innovate Lancashire initiative and the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership’s Innovation Board,  has announced details of […]

As the warm summer sun graces the picturesque county of Lancashire, Crafty Vintage emerges as a shining star, curating a series of remarkable events that have captured the hearts of locals and visitors alike. From bustling artisan markets to vibrant street parties, Crafty Vintage has become synonymous with creativity, community, and celebration. Let’s take a closer look […]

Lancashire’s Tech Summit, the annual gathering of the county’s top technology entrepreneurs, digital disruptors, and creative professionals, was given a rock and roll boost with the attendance of Kliph Scurlock in Lancaster yesterday (May 11th). The former drummer of the Grammy-award winning US band The Flaming Lips joined an impressive line up of Lancashire tech […]

It’s less than 7 weeks until race day with places filling up for the Chorley 10K and 2K Family Run on Sunday 7 May. This popular event, organised by Chorley Council and supported by Fylde Coast Runners, welcomes regular runners, fun runners, or those who just fancy giving it a go. Everyone from 4 years […]

  Partnership with Protium aims to support ambition to decarbonise Samlesbury Brewery, saving up to 11,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually Samlesbury Net Zero, a green hydrogen production facility is planned to be operational by 2025 When operational, the ‘Samlesbury Net Zero’ project would lead to cleaner air and less vehicle noise for residents as […]

Rossendale Council has received £17.9m funding in today’s budget. Council Leader Alyson Barnes said: “We’re very pleased to have finally received almost £18m in funding which we first identified in our Levelling Up bid.  The council, along with our partners and stakeholders, have worked incredibly hard to maintain the pressure on the Government. Ultimately, we have ensured Rossendale has not missed […]

His Majesty The King has appointed his first High Sheriff of Lancashire at a ceremony which dates back to the days of Elizabeth I. At a ceremony held at County Hall in Preston later this month, David Taylor CBE DL, who has an outstanding record of working in important institutions over his forty years in the […]

Burnley Business Improvement District (BID) is helping to deliver two schemes to further boost the experience for people who visit the town centre. The organisation, which is now in the third year of its first term, is working with partners on the initiatives which are geared towards creating an even better atmosphere and physical environment […]

A planning application for a new high-quality sports facility in the heart of the county has been approved in principle by councillors – subject to any call-in from the Secretary of State. Led by Lancashire County Council, the proposed development for Lancashire Cricket would bring together elite and community cricket on a site at Farington. […]