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Preston Tram Bridge artists impression

New design unveiled for a new tram bridge

The final design has been unveiled for a new structure that will replace the former Old Tram Bridge over the River Ribble linking Preston city centre and South Ribble.  

A582 Stanifield Lane and Watkin Lane roundabout - March 2024

Updated A582 proposals on the agenda

New plans to improve journeys on the A582 in South Ribble and provide better provisions for buses, walking and cycling were discussed at Lancashire County Council's Cabinet on Thursday 7 March.

County Cllr Aidy Riggott, with Morecambe and Lunesdale MP David Morris and Esther McVey MP, the Minister without Portfolio, welcome the news during a visit to Lancashire today

Huge funding injection will transform transport

Lancashire County Council is preparing to drive forward ambitious and exciting plans that will transform transport following today's news that it will receive a huge funding boost of £494m over 7 years from 2025.

Access to Finance with LCC

Refreshed Boost Access to Finance service brings in two new advisers

Lancashire’s Boost Access to Finance service has recruited two new advisers as part of a new-look support programme designed to help ambitious Lancashire businesses secure finance to achieve their growth ambitions.

LCC Two Zero Your Sales Director programme

Lancashire businesses urged not to miss out on part-funded sales director service

There are just three places remaining for a unique partnership between Lancashire County Council’s scaleup support service Two Zero and Blackburn-based sales training and consultancy firm Sales Geek, which gives Lancashire businesses access to an external expert sales director.

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Virgin Media O2 gigabit broadband now available to 12,000 homes in Heysham and Lancaster for first time

More than 12,000 homes and businesses in Heysham and Lancaster can now access Virgin Media’s gigabit broadband services for the first time.

Rosebud Finance

Rosebud accelerates growth of 43 businesses across Lancashire

Rosebud Finance, a Lancashire-based business loans provider, has injected £5.8m into 43 businesses across the region since July 2019, when GC Business Finance was appointed as the fund's delivery partner. 

Scaleup leaders at County Hall - web

Let’s work together to make Lancashire a true scaleup powerhouse in 2024 and beyond

As 2023 draws to a close, Amin Vepari, business finance and scaleup lead for Two Zero, Lancashire County Council’s scaleup support service, shares his thoughts on how to unlock Lancashire's scaleup potential in 2024 and beyond.

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Rural businesses give thumbs-up to support programme

Leaders of more than 130 rural businesses have reported that a range of support from Lancashire County Council helped them prosper during a challenging period.

Michele Lawty-Jones – Lancashire Skills & Employment Hub

Lancashire businesses celebrated for commitment to the Lancashire Skills Pledge

Businesses from across the whole county convened in Preston to celebrate their contributions towards investing in the skills of people living and working in Lancashire.

Cllr Aidy Riggott with the plans for Lancashire Central

Approval given for major employment site in Central Lancashire

Lancashire County Council and its development partner Maple Grove Developments have secured planning permission for the Lancashire Central site at Cuerden, which aims to create thousands of new jobs. 

John Hartnett, Tom Bailey, County Councillor Aidy Riggott, Phoebe Graham, Mark Chilton

Work starts on pioneering cricket facility in central Lancashire

Construction has started on a high-quality professional and community cricket facility in central Lancashire, which will be the first of its kind.