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Major milestone reached for Lancashire Cricket's new second home
A major milestone in the development of a new second home for Lancashire Cricket has been reached, one year on from construction of the new Farington cricket facility commencing.
Careers education service sets sights on rapid growth with Boost support
A Hyndburn-based provider of career education programmes, which has received fully-funded Boost support throughout its ten-year growth journey, has set out to become the North West’s leading provider.
County Councillors visit Accrington Market Hall to celebrate redevelopment progress
Hyndburn Council and Morgan Sindall Construction welcomed County Councillors Aidy Riggott and Carole Haythornthwaite for a site visit to see how the exciting project is shaping up.
Businesses urged to take advantage of expert Access to Finance support
Business owners and entrepreneurs in Lancashire are being urged to make the most of a fully-funded service which gives them access to a team of finance experts to help them become investment-ready, source and secure growth finance.
County Council to provide £300,000 to incentivise further apprenticeships
Lancashire County Council has unveiled plans to put £300,000 into funding 100 more apprenticeship incentives for employers.
Animal feed manufacturer eyes European expansion following Boost support
A fourth-generation family-run business in South Ribble that manufactures and distributes animal feed and bird food mixtures has its sights set on expanding its export markets after receiving a range of funded support through Boost and its support partners.
Reminder to plan journeys as new phase of work begins in Rawtenstall town centre
People travelling in and around Rawtenstall are being reminded to plan journeys and allow extra time ahead of roadworks starting this week.
Award-winning therapy dog specialist on recruitment drive after Boost support
A Skelmersdale-based therapy dog specialist who received fully funded support from Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub is now embarking on a significant drive for new staff.
£300k funding boost for high-flying Watchtower project
A pioneering £1million initiative to support the aerospace and advanced engineering industry in Lancashire has received further funding to enable it to soar to new heights.
Boost-supported businesses among BIBAs 2024 winners
Nine businesses who have previously received growth support from Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub were among the winners from 20 categories at this year’s Be Inspired Business Awards (BIBAs) in Blackpool last Friday.
Local leaders join hands ahead of Peace Day to mark official completion of £14.7m scheme to transform Preston city centre
Local dignitaries came together at the new-look Peace Garden this week to mark the official completion of a £14.7m scheme to transform Preston city centre.
New Director of Environment and Planning appointed
Lancashire County Council has appointed Jonathan Edwards as its new Director of Environment and Planning.