Lancaster District Food Hub comes a step closer
A new initiative to connect local food producers and farmers with local customers gets off the ground with surveys of local farmers, food producers and processors and caterers LESS, a local social enterprise which works across Lancaster District to promote a fair, healthy and resilient food system, is now exploring the potential for a Food […]
Stonyhurst Celebrates a Year of Achievements in 2023
Stonyhurst, the UK’s leading Catholic co-educational boarding and day school for pupils aged 3-18, based in Clitheroe, Lancashire is celebrating another year of excellence in 2023 – 430 years after it was founded in 1593. Stonyhurst boasts an outstanding academic record, with many pupils going on to study at top Universities in the UK, Europe […]
Continued expansion the focus for electrical infrastructure firm after awards win
A provider of electrical infrastructure to the commercial sector has praised Lancashire County Council’s scaleup support service after winning this year’s BIBA’s Scaleup award. Serconnect, based in Great Harwood, Hyndburn, has more than doubled its team over past 18 months and is now embarking on a new strategy of national expansion. The company won Scaleup […]
Children’s festive art to be displayed in Williamson Park
Local schoolchildren are being given the opportunity to have their festive artwork displayed in Lancaster’s Williamson Park. Thousands of youngsters will be designing Christmas baubles and stars which will be used to decorate the park during The Big Christmas Day Out on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th December. Garstang St Thomas Church of England Primary School is […]
AONBs renamed as National Landscapes
On Wednesday 22 November all designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) in England and Wales became National Landscapes, including Lancashire’s Forest of Bowland and Arnside and Silverdale. The new name reflects their national importance: the vital contribution they make to protect the nation from the threats of climate change, nature depletion and the wellbeing […]
£20m Levelling Up funding for Chorley town centre improvements
Following a bid submitted in June 2022, Chorley Council has been successful in securing £20m from the Government’s Levelling Up fund (third round) for the regeneration of Chorley Town Centre. Leader of Chorley Council, Councillor Alistair Bradley said “We’re thrilled that with the support of Chorley’s MP, we have been awarded this funding based on […]
Christmas is popping up in Preston
A Christmas pop up food and drink venue is coming to Preston heralding a major new venue opening in the New Year. Chew’s Yard in Market Street West will bring a festive 12 days of glorious food, drink and entertainment for three long weekends right up to Christmas Eve. It’s a showcase and sneak preview […]
Historic Hall “Blows Judges Away” to Win Sustainability Award
Glasses of fizz are being clinked to celebrate Carnforth’s Leighton Hall winning the Sustainability Award (sponsored by Savills) at the Historic Houses Awards yesterday. After a rigorous judging process, the family home and popular North Lancashire attraction become just the third winners of this important award, considered a benchmark for sustainable and environmental excellence within […]
Garden Rooms to Launch at Moor Hall Restaurant with Rooms in Lancashire
Moor Hall Restaurant with Rooms, Chef Mark Birchall’s two Michelin-starred culinary destination in Aughton, Lancashire, is set to expand its accommodation offering with the launch of seven new Garden Rooms. Launching in spring 2024, each of the standalone Garden Rooms will be located in the secluded woodland that surrounds Moor Hall’s picturesque gardens. Designed by […]
Marketing Lancashire and VisitBlackpool awarded new national status to maximise the potential of the local visitor economy
Local Visitor Economy Partnership will support growth and development of the region Marketing Lancashire and VisitBlackpool have announced that a collaborative bid has been awarded Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) status by VisitEngland, placing them among the country’s leading organisations for destination management. The new Lancashire LVEP is a partnership between Marketing Lancashire and VisitBlackpool […]
Preston’s nightlife receives gold standard for safety in run up to Christmas
Representatives from the business sector and Preston City Council were formally presented with a Purple Flag at the end of October. It followed the earlier announcement that the city had once again received the coveted accreditation for its nightlife, safety and culture. The flag, which is currently sited at the Town Hall, will have a […]
Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub reveals new support programme
A business support programme aimed at helping Lancashire businesses start, grow and thrive has unveiled a new range of services, thanks to a fresh £3.9m funding deal. The new funding will ensure that Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub, continues until March 2025, with a potential extension beyond that. Led by Lancashire County Council, Boost, which […]