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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.
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.
Lancashire ready to make case for Network North funding
Lancashire County Council is ready to make a strong case for the county to receive its share of the £36bn of funding earmarked for Network North – a range of transport improvements to boost economic growth and productivity announced as part of the changes to the HS2 high speed rail project.
Darwen business celebrates expansion following Access to Finance support
A vehicle storage facility based in Darwen has recruited two additional members of staff after installing new infrastructure at its site using funds secured with the help of Lancashire County Council's finance service, Access to Finance, and now hopes to continue its expansion.
New Fylde link road set to open early next year
Construction of the M55 to Heyhouses Link Road is making good progress, however a number of issues over recent months mean it is now scheduled to open in spring 2024.
Burnley road closure extended to prevent future disruption
Yorkshire Street in Burnley is due to stay closed for a further 4 weeks until Friday 11 August to allow good progress to continue with the Town2Turf regeneration scheme, and reduce overall disruption by preventing the need for the road to be closed again in future.
New £207m motorway junction and link road to open in Preston
A major new £207m road scheme linking parts of Preston and the Fylde Coast to the M55 motorway, will open to the public at 11am today (Monday 3 July).
South Lancaster transport proposals re-evaluated
A decision has been made to suspend further work on the proposed South Lancaster to M6 transport project and to re-evaluate the proposals.
Wyre-based pudding maker reaches retail shelves following Boost support
A Wyre-based producer of traditional fruit crumbles and puddings has secured a contract to supply a well-known local retailer with its products after receiving funded support through Boost; Lancashire’s business growth hub.
Successful Two Zero scaleup programme to continue for another year
A highly regarded scaleup support programme funded by Two Zero is set to continue for a further year, with 43 well known Lancashire businesses taking part.
Innovative wind turbine from Lancashire start-up ready to take the market by storm
A Lancaster start-up firm that has developed a revolutionary new bladeless wind turbine designed to generate energy in urban environments is preparing to take its product to market following support from Lancashire County Council’s Access to Finance service.
Big boost for cycling and walking with £5.5m funding award
Lancashire County Council has received a massive £5.5m boost for its plans to make sure more people have the option to safely walk, cycle, and wheel for short journeys.