Working on Business Growth and Heritage
Working on Business Growth and Heritage
We’re excited to announce that Sue Denver has been awarded 2024 Unique Lady of the Year by the Unique Ladies Network UK Ltd. This prestigious title recognises Sue’s outstanding dedication to supporting women in business. With over 20 years of experience, Sue has made a significant impact through her roles in Boost’s Bespoke Programme, managing […]
It was a fantastic morning celebrating #LancashireDay at Shout Connect in Preston! Thank you to Professor Miranda Barker OBE DL for delivering the Proclamation and raising the Lancashire flag – a key moment of the day. After the flag-raising, we enjoyed a fun Lancashire quiz, adding a bit of friendly competition to the celebration! A […]
Our specialist Arboricultural services provide expert advice on all tree matters across both private and public sectors. A key aspect of our work involves recommending Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) to local councils and preparing provisional protection orders for trees. These protections can range from entire woodlands to single trees, ensuring the preservation of vital elements […]
Historic England are launching a new round of our grant opportunity ‘Everyday Heritage Grants: Celebrating Working Class Histories’. Building on the success of their previous rounds of grants, Historic England continue to be interested in funding projects that celebrate working class histories and the historic places that make up everyday life. The grants are for creative projects […]
The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II) has marked a significant milestone with its first investment in Lancashire since its launch in March 2024. This investment, facilitated with support from Boost; Lancashire’s Business Growth Hub, underscores the value of strategic guidance, which began with our very own Mike Reece. Mike connected with Rob Littlefair, […]
It’s great to see Growth Lancashire involved in the repair, refurbishment, and repurposing of the impressive Accrington Market Hall. The redevelopment has now entered its next phase, with preparation works underway for the cleaning and restoration of the building’s façade. This marks an exciting step in the broader Accrington Town Square Scheme, which aims to […]
In May of this year, we had the honour of attending an event in Leyland, surrounded by a group of remarkable businesses – both past and current recipients of The King’s Award for Enterprise. This prestigious accolade is recognised globally and serves as a royal seal of approval for UK businesses that demonstrate outstanding achievement […]
The former Pilkington’s headquarters in St Helens, designed by Edwin Fry and built between 1959-63, is a striking example of post-war architecture. The building, alongside the parkland designed by Youngman, showcased modernist ideals, with clean lines, large windows, and a functional yet beautiful landscape. However, today this once-innovative complex is in decline. The building suffers […]
In March 2024, the Boost team proudly took part in the Lancashire Business Expo (#LBE2024), hosting our stand at the event’s new venue – the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan). This highly anticipated annual gathering brought together businesses from across the county, providing a unique opportunity to network, share ideas, and showcase our offerings alongside […]
