Successful wellbeing and employment event supports Rossendale residents | Member News
Successful wellbeing and employment event supports Rossendale residents Rossendale Works, an employment support project created by Rossendale Borough Council and Active Lancashire, welcomed around140 residents to a dedicated Wellbeing and Employment Event focused on improving wellbeing, expanding access to employment and training opportunities, and strengthening collaboration across community partners in the Valley. Held on Thursday 23rd April 2026, the [...]
Workplace Training: Staff Safety and Mental Well-Being | Member News
Workplace Training: Staff Safety and Mental Well-Being Lancashire Adult Learning provides employers with a range of short upskilling courses for your staff. Whether you are upskilling, refreshing your knowledge or require re-certification, the following courses provide great opportunities to access competitively priced training. Training can be delivered as a bespoke programme or with the option to join existing courses. [...]
FREE Workshops to Support New and Aspiring Businesses in Hyndburn | Member News
FREE Workshops to Support New and Aspiring Businesses in Hyndburn Local residents thinking about starting a business, or those in the early stages of trading, are being invited to attend a series of free practical workshops designed to build confidence and skills in key areas of business planning. The sessions focus on two of the most common challenges new [...]
East Lancashire Hospice encourages honest conversations around death during Dying Matters Awareness Week | Member News
East Lancashire Hospice encourages honest conversations around death during Dying Matters Awareness Week East Lancashire Hospice is calling on the local community to join the conversation around death, dying, and grief, as part of this year’s Dying Matters Awareness Week - a national campaign facilitated by Hospice UK. Running from 4th - 10th May, this year’s theme, ‘Let’s talk [...]
Smile Mediation’s Ella Regan shortlisted for Burnley Business Awards Young Employee of the Year | Member News
Smile Mediation’s Ella Regan shortlisted for Burnley Business Awards Young Employee of the Year We’re delighted to share some brilliant news with fellow East Lancs Chamber members. Our very own Ella Regan has been shortlisted for Young Employee of the Year at the Burnley Business Awards, and we could not be prouder. Many of you may have met Ella [...]
Connecting Classrooms to Careers: QEGS Blackburn Calls on Local Businesses | Member News
Connecting Classrooms to Careers: QEGS Blackburn Calls on Local Businesses Queen Elizabeth Grammar School (QEGS) in Blackburn is looking to create links with local companies who would be willing to support the school with a range of career activities throughout the academic year. This can include attending their careers fair, providing employer talks, taking part in the meet the [...]
Double win for Lancashire Women at Selnet Social Enterprise Awards 2026 | Member News
Double win for Lancashire Women at Selnet Social Enterprise Awards 2026 Lancashire-based charity Lancashire Women has been named both New Social Enterprise of the Year and Social Enterprise of the Year 2026 at the Selnet Social Enterprise Awards, recognition that reflects the organisation’s growing impact and its innovative SHECANFIX service. Lancashire Women took home two awards at the Selnet [...]
Themis Merge Will Supercharge Lancashire’s Workforce Development | Member News
Themis Merge Will Supercharge Lancashire’s Workforce Development North West Business Training and Themis have announced a strategic merger. Operating under the unified Themis brand, the training arm of Burnley College, this merger will consolidate expertise to strengthen workforce development, elevate regional skills and provide Lancashire employers with unmatched access to industry-leading commercial training. This strategic alignment brings together highly [...]
New grant funding announced to support Haslingden businesses following Deardengate transformation | Member News
New grant funding announced to support Haslingden businesses following Deardengate transformation Rossendale Borough Council has announced new grant funding to support independent businesses in Haslingden town centre following the completion of major public realm works on Deardengate and surrounding streets. The funding is aimed specifically at businesses located on Deardengate, Manchester Road and Blackburn Road, helping them reconnect with [...]
Seven Star Apprentices Secure Places in Finals of Lancashire Apprenticeship Awards | Member News
Seven Star Apprentices Secure Places in Finals of Lancashire Apprenticeship Awards The incredible accomplishments of seven Themis Apprentices has earned them recognition as finalists at this year’s Lancashire Apprenticeship Awards. Demonstrating ambition, innovation and technical precision in categories ranging from Engineering and Manufacturing to Professional Services, these learners represent the very best of the region’s thriving apprentice workforce. Themis, [...]
