Situated at the very edge of Clitheroe’s retail centre, Holmes Mill had been empty since 2010. There was concern that despite its Grade II listing, it could gradually fall into disrepair and be demolished for retail development or housing to capitalise on the site’s considerable land value.

The boss of a fifth generation bespoke timber frames firm said without the help of the Lancashire Business Growth Fund, his business could have closed.

Coolkit, the successful Padiham-based provider of refrigerated vans and van conversions is on the road to further expansion with the help of a Lancashire Business Growth Fund grant of £240,000. The funds contribute to a total investment of £1,505,000, which will help CoolKit to purchase larger premises in Burnley to facilitate ongoing growth. Established in […]

Laila Remtulla, the founder of Red Rose Award-winning Laila’s Fine Foods, has been honoured with an MBE in recognition of services to the food and drink industry.