Hyndburn Council announces first wave of Business Start Up Grant recipients | Member News
Hyndburn Council announces first wave of Business Start Up Grant recipients Hyndburn Borough Council has awarded £15,000 in Business Start Up Grants to support a new wave of local entrepreneurs, helping to boost the borough’s economy, create jobs and unlock new private investment. The grants, funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, form part of the Council’s wider programme [...]
Northlight Hosts Invest in Pendle Event | Member News
Northlight Hosts Invest in Pendle Event Join us, on Wednesday 25th March from 12pm – 2pm for an exclusive Invest in Pendle event, delivered in partnership with Lancashire Business View, as we shine a spotlight on the exciting future of growth and opportunity in Pendle. Set within the inspiring surroundings of Northlight - now a flagship development for Lancashire [...]
Pierce Appoints Aaron Pegg as Forensic Director | Member News
Pierce Appoints Aaron Pegg as Forensic Director Pierce has announced the appointment of Aaron Pegg as Forensic Director, further enhancing the firm’s established forensic accounting and valuation offering. Aaron is an ACA Chartered Accountant and holds a Master’s Degree in Engineering from the University of Cambridge. He brings many years’ experience specialising in forensic accounting, business valuations and complex [...]
Colne Market Hall set to reopen this spring | Member News
Colne Market Hall set to reopen this spring The transformation of Colne Market Hall is nearing completion, with work to the front of the building almost finished and a vibrant new outdoor space ready to welcome visitors. High-quality natural stone has been laid to create a seamless open-air extension to the market, providing a flexible setting for outdoor markets, [...]
East Lancashire Learning Group Wins Gold for Marketing Excellence | Member News
East Lancashire Learning Group Wins Gold for Marketing Excellence The marketing team at East Lancashire Learning Group (ELLG) has been awarded Gold in the Large Team of the Year category at the prestigious FE First Awards 2026. ELLG, which powers Nelson and Colne College and Accrington and Rossendale College, was commended for leading one of the most ambitious marketing [...]
Spring Statement Reaction: Roger Philips, head of tax PM+M | Member News
Spring Statement Reaction: Roger Philips, head of tax PM+M Spring Statement Reaction: Roger Philips, head of tax at PM+M – “A self-congratulatory tone was adopted throughout, particularly with regards falling inflation and borrowing costs – both of which government policy do not have any direct impact on.” Today’s Spring Statement was, to some degree, due to be a relative [...]
Ewood Park Extends East Lancashire Chamber Partnership With Exclusive Member Offer | Member News
Ewood Park Extends East Lancashire Chamber Partnership With Exclusive Member Offer Ewood Park, the home of Blackburn Rovers and one of Lancashire’s leading event and hospitality venues, has announced an exclusive new offer for East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce members as the stadium celebrates extending its Chamber membership for another year. To thank local members for their continued support, [...]
Themis at Burnley College champions skills and innovation at the House of Lords | Member News
Themis at Burnley College champions skills and innovation at the House of Lords Senior leaders from Burnley College travelled to the House of Lords this week as part of a high-profile Burnley Bondholders delegation, taking the borough’s message of ambition, innovation and strength directly to Westminster. Principal, Jason Faulkner and Neil Burrows, Director of Skills and Innovation, joined over [...]
Hyndburn Borough Council Announces New Programme of Free Business Workshops Following Recent Success | Member News
Hyndburn Borough Council Announces New Programme of Free Business Workshops Following Recent Success Hyndburn Borough Council has announced an exciting new programme of free business workshops to support local entrepreneurs and business owners, building on the outstanding success of its popular sessions delivered in 2025 and so far in 2026. Over the past seven months, the Council has hosted [...]
Hyndburn shows strongest business growth in Lancashire as new data highlights rising resilience and enterprise | Member News
Hyndburn shows strongest business growth in Lancashire as new data highlights rising resilience and enterprise New figures from the Office for National Statistics show Hyndburn leading the way in business growth across Lancashire, with the borough recording the strongest net increase in enterprises in 2024. The latest Business Demography data confirms that Hyndburn’s economic performance continues to strengthen. Business [...]
