Businesses Back Devolved Powers for Lancashire but Support for a Mayor Depends on Funding and Value for Money | Chamber News
Businesses Back Devolved Powers for Lancashire but Support for a Mayor Depends on Funding and Value for Money Lancashire businesses have given cautious backing to the introduction of a Mayoral Authority, provided it brings meaningful powers, additional funding and delivers value for money without increasing costs for businesses or council taxpayers. The findings come from a survey undertaken by [...]
East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce appoints new Chief Executive
East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce the appointment of Simon Brierley as its new Chief Executive, effective 1 September 2026. Following a comprehensive and competitive recruitment process, the Board selected Simon to lead the Chamber through its next phase of development. A respected business leader with more than 20 years' senior leadership experience, Simon takes up [...]
Office Space Available to Lease at Clayton Business Park
Businesses looking for modern office accommodation in the area now have the chance to lease space right next door to the East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, with high-quality suites available at Red Rose Court, Clayton Business Park, Accrington. The two-storey building offers ground floor office suites ranging from 2,000 to 4,000 sq. ft., with two 2,000 sq. ft. suites [...]
Chamber Vacancy | Finance Assistant / Finance Assistant Apprentice
Due to the high volume of applications received, we will temporarily pause accepting new applications from 21 July while we review those already submitted.Vacancy: Finance Assistant / Finance Assistant ApprenticeAt East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, we help businesses across the region to grow, connect and succeed. Our vision is a world where businesses succeed and communities thrive, and our mission [...]
CEO Vacancy – Shape the future
East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce is seeking an exceptional and influential leader to become its next Chief Executive. This is a rare opportunity to lead the region's most important business membership organisation, championing the interests of hundreds of businesses and playing a pivotal role in driving economic growth, investment, skills development and prosperity across East Lancashire.
Next chapter at the Chamber
The Chamber wishes to announce that its Chief Executive Professor Miranda Barker OBE DL and Deputy Chief Executive Louise Sydenham will be stepping down from their roles this year. After nine years at East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, Professor Miranda Barker OBE DL is stepping down from her role as Chief Executive of the Chamber to concentrate on her passion for low carbon innovation. As [...]
Trade Accelerator To Transform Export Opportunities | Chamber News
Trade Accelerator To Transform Export Opportunities A pioneering new project by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), in partnership with NatWest and the British Chamber of Commerce in Singapore, is aiming to scale up UK exports. The 6-month pilot programme, the Singapore Life Sciences Trade Accelerator, will connect UK firms in the sector with the burgeoning South-East Asian market [...]
Clean Energy Deal A Welcome First Step | Chamber News
Clean Energy Deal A Welcome First Step Reacting to the announcement of a new clean energy deal with the EU, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: "It is essential for the UK’s energy security and economic growth that we co-operate more closely with our European allies to realise the full potential of the North Sea. [...]
Few Signs For Optimism In Labour Market – Chamber News
Few Signs For Optimism In Labour Market Reacting to the latest labour market data from the ONS published this morning, Patrick Milnes, Head of People and Work Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The latest data indicates businesses are still not feeling confident about taking on more staff or expanding their operations. “The rate of unemployment has held steady [...]
Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Returns to International Confex for Fourth Consecutive Year | Member News
Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Returns to International Confex for Fourth Consecutive Year Crow Wood Hotel & Spa Resort is set to attend International Confex 2026, marking its fourth year running at the UK’s leading exhibition for meetings, events and incentives. The continued presence at the show underlines Crow Wood’s commitment to the conference and events sector and its [...]
