Working on Business Growth and Heritage
Working on Business Growth and Heritage
Whether a building, monument, site, place, area or landscape, Lancashire has a rich collection of local heritage assets. These assets hold a great deal of significance and importance for the area’s communities, and because of their heritage interest, they shape future development. They are an eclectic mix of places of work (both past and present), […]
Peer Networks is a national initiative funded by the Government Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. Launched in 2020 as a pilot, it encourages business leaders to learn, share and grow via practical, no-nonsense support from other local businesses. The initiative’s longer-term aims are focused on reducing the UK productivity gap by helping business […]
Growth Lancashire launches call for consultants Business support and economic development company Growth Lancashire Ltd has published details of its plan to deliver £1m of new activity, strengthening the delivery of its specialist services for the public and private sectors across the region. The company, which already provides heritage, conservation and arboricultural services, has now […]
We are delighted to announce our third appointment of 2020, hiring Joanne McKay to the role of Heritage and Conservation Assistant. Joanne joins Growth Lancashire having recently completed a Masters (with distinction) in building conservation and adaptation at the University of Central Lancashire. The company works closely with the University, providing planning workshops as well […]
Lancashire’s Local Authorities have come together with the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership and stakeholder organisations to create a bold vision of how the county can form a key part of rebuilding the UK economy. Working alongside regeneration guru Sir Howard Bernstein and his team at Deloitte, the plan, which has already been sent to the Prime […]
In Burnley, there are 288 listed buildings, accounting for 5% of all designated heritage assets within Lancashire as a whole. This includes the Grade II listed Yorke House. Situated next to Burnley Mechanics and the Town Hall near to the junction of Yorke Street and Manchester Road, the premises are located on one of the […]
ABOUT: Located in Blackburn, the company manufactures bespoke furniture and fittings. It was established in 2013 and began targeting the hotel and leisure industry, securing clients including Hoxton, Hilton Hotels, IHG and Luxury Lodge Estates. On engaging with Boost, current turnover was £2.2m and the firm employed 28 members of staff. BOOST SUPPORT: In early […]
During 2019, Growth Lancashire began to provide Preston City Council with heritage and conservation services. Principally, the arrangement between the two organisations is to support the Council’s Development Management team. As part of the ongoing service, and on behalf of the Council, GrowthLancashire was asked to provide advice on a Planning Application (Listed Building Consent) […]
As a result of the Coronavirus pandemic and the impact it is having on businesses, Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub, has refocussed all its efforts from growth support to business resilience support. As a core partner of Boost, Growth Lancashire is a key part of this campaign, called #AskForHelp. Our message to anyone involved in […]
Working across the public, private and voluntary sectors, Growth Lancashire has a growing reputation for delivering specialist services, including heritage and conservation activities. We are appointed by several Local Authorities to provide advice on development proposals. We are experiencing growing demand for additional related services, and wish to appoint an Arboricultural Officer. As a member […]
