A Blackpool business that uses the latest technology to help other companies’ view their energy usage so they can make positive changes has received free start up support from Regenerate and Winning Pitch as part of Boost Business Lancashire.

Businesses in Pendle have been awarded over £1m in capital grants through a programme delivered by Regenerate Pennine Lancashire, creating and safeguarding over 240 jobs, and encouraging over £5m private investment.

An Accrington based manufacturer of axles is set to create 6 jobs after investing over £260,000 in new machinery, with grant support from Regenerate Pennine Lancashire.

Hivehaus, an innovative modular living space developer, has been awarded a grant of £7,936 for a new 3D configuration tool and app.