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Expert Conservation Support for Wyre Council

Growth Lancashire created a comprehensive suite of conservation area appraisals and management plans for Wyre Council. The team demonstrated a distinct understanding of the need for clear, concise and well-structured appraisals that serve both the local community and planning officers. By distilling the defining characteristics of each of the six conservation area into a straightforward, […]

We’re Recruiting: Ecology Officer

Growth Lancashire is seeking an experienced and motivated Ecology Officer to play a key role in establishing a new ecology service for Lancashire. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and grow a specialist service, working alongside a high-performing and collaborative team delivering advice and consultancy services across the county. About the Role The […]

Lollipops – Building a Business Post-Pandemic

Background Lollipops is a retail business founded by Amy and her partner, operating two branches in Bamber Bridge and Penwortham. The first branch opened in 2021, immediately after COVID-19 lockdown restrictions were lifted. Launching during such an uncertain economic climate was a bold move, but the business has grown steadily over nearly five years. Challenges […]

Growth Lancashire Continues Support for Maundy Relief Charity in Lancashire

Growth Lancashire is proud to continue its long term support for Maundy Relief, a community charity based in Accrington, Lancashire, that provides essential support to individuals and families facing hardship. Through regular food donations and community initiatives, Growth Lancashire supports Maundy Relief in delivering vital services including food parcels, welfare benefits advice, housing guidance and […]

Celebrating Lancashire Day!🌹

We had a fantastic morning celebrating Lancashire Day at Accrington Stanley Community Trust! A huge thank you to Town Crier Rawden Kerr for opening the event with the traditional Lancashire Day Proclamation. Always a proud and iconic moment. This year, we focused on celebrating Lancashire’s incredible business support eco-system – the partners, advisors and collaborators […]

⏰ A Day in the Life – Gill Nolan

It’s amazing how much of our professional success and personal satisfaction is rooted in the seemingly mundane routines of our daily lives. I recently tracked a typical day, and I thought it would be insightful to share these rhythms—the good, the slightly odd, and the truly productive—that shape my work in business finance and capital […]

Following the Dream: How Growth Lancashire Helped Sure Treats Level Up

When Lancashire entrepreneur Stuart Rees launched Sure Treats, his passion for creativity and community drove him forward, but like many new business owners, he needed guidance to turn his ideas into a sustainable venture. Through Growth Lancashire’s startup workshops, Stuart gained the knowledge, confidence and support to refine his business model, connect with other founders and take Sure Treats to the next level.

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