Business
Published on September 8, 2023 at 8:32 am
Haslingden town is set to receive a transformative boost through the Haslingden Big Lamp Project. With £2.8 million in investment, the project promises to revitalise the town centre, preserving its rich heritage while ushering in a new era of prosperity.
The National Lottery Heritage Fund are supporting the project with £1.9m of funding, with further funding secured from Rossendale Borough Council, and dedicated private individuals who share a passion for preserving the past and enhancing the future.
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Published on May 18, 2023 at 2:23 pm
Rawtenstall Bus Station, located in the heart of Rossendale Valley, has become a hub of activity with the opening of two new businesses, Posh Living and Pizzaman’s.
Rawtenstall has quickly become a popular destination, thanks to its modern amenities and excellent transport links. The addition of these two new businesses at the station is set to further enhance the appeal.
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Published on March 16, 2023 at 10:00 am
Rossendale Borough Council have appointed Tariq Ali as their new Business Adviser within the Economic Development Team.
Tariq, who has been in business support for the last 25 years, comes with a wealth of experience and contacts.
Tariq said: “I’m extremely excited to be starting this new role and the opportunity it will give me to help the businesses of Rossendale.
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Published on September 5, 2022 at 2:45 pm
Rossendale Council in partnership with the East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, have held a climate change business breakfast event – Destination Net-Zero.
27 businesses from across all industries and sectors attended the event to find out more about how they can reduce their carbon footprint and ways to reduce their soaring energy bills.
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Published on January 20, 2022 at 8:30 am
Businesses across Rossendale that have been affected by the Omicron variant are being encouraged to come forward and apply for additional grant support.
The council have stated that even if businesses have received funding previously, they may still be entitled to these new support packages.
The Government recently announced further support for businesses, with the Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant and a further round of the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG).
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Published on August 2, 2021 at 10:20 am
BUSINESSES, organisations and training providers will be setting out their stall at an employability event being organised by Rossendale Works.
It will be held on Friday August 20 in the Rossendale Council Chamber at Futures Park and will have 20 businesses represented with staff from the council’s employability projects Rossendale Works and Rossendale Youth Works also on hand.
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Published on May 20, 2020 at 12:20 pm
The Government has announced that certain business and workplaces are now able to open.
It has published guidance for employers to help them get their businesses re-opened in some form and to keep workplaces operating safely.
The full details can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19
The guidance applies to businesses currently open and the additional businesses which can open from Wednesday, May 13th, which are: garden centres and some outdoor sports facilities such as golf courses.
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Published on April 2, 2020 at 2:48 pm
Rossendale Borough Council is dedicated to supporting all our local businesses through these challenging and unprecedented times.
The Government has introduced a package of business support for those affected by the restrictions and closures put in place in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Help is also at hand for a range of issues through the Council.
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Published on September 5, 2019 at 2:28 pm
Work is starting on a new business site to bring 100 jobs to Rossendale
Futures Business Park in Bacup will see the vacant Plot 5, near to Lee Quarry, transformed into the site for an international factory.
The building will be a manufacturing facility for Orthoplastics, which is a world leader in the development and supply of implantable medical devices for the orthopaedic sector, involving musculo-skeletal issues.
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Published on August 16, 2019 at 1:27 pm
Boost Business Lancashire will be manning one of several stands to give advice and support to businesses at this year’s Invest in Rossendale celebration.
Other confirmed business support stands at the September event include Marketing Lancashire , Rossendale Works and University of Central Lancashire. More to be confirmed shortly.
This year’s keynote speak is GÜ founder James Averdieck.
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