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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. 

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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.

L Andy Walker, Lancashire County Council’s Head of Business Growth R Lieutenant General Tom Copinger-Symes CBE, Deputy Commander, UK Strategic Command

Lancashire announces new strategic partnership to maximise County’s ‘once in a generation’ cyber opportunity

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.

LCC representatives and partners

Boost reveals new £3.9m business support programme in landmark 10th year

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.

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Plans to increase accessibility at Accrington Railway Station to take a step forward

Funding for a new footbridge facility with lifts, which will cost just under £5m, has been approved in principle from the £50m East Lancashire Levelling Up project.

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Two Zero scaleup service delivers strong growth for female leaders in Lancashire

A unique service designed to help female entrepreneurs with the specific challenges women face in preparing for rapid business growth has driven strong turnover growth among participating firms, while prompting many to target new markets and launch new products.