Rossendale Borough Council approached Growth Lancashire in the face of losing two important staff members; their Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) Officer and Conservation Officer.  This came at an important stage of the THI process. The Bacup scheme had been identified as a key regeneration project by the Local Authority, and as the scheme was transitioning […]

Growth Lancashire was approached by Historic England to assist in removing this rare piece of Industrial Heritage from the Heritage at Risk Register. This is an unusual site as Historic England’s Press Release shows(!): “Landfill, fairies and the coal industry seem an unlikely trio, but they came together in the rescue of Aspen Colliery in […]

Following restructuring at Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Growth Lancashire was asked to assist the Council with delivery of its conservation service. The service delivers the Council’s Conservation Officer functions. This has resulted in significant savings for the Council, whilst also ensuring that conservation/heritage is a driver of economic growth. The principle activities undertaken as […]

Growth Lancashire was commissioned by a private developer to assist with proposals to develop the former Grade II listed Burnley Grammar School building into co-working, office and event space for the digital community. The project was devised to create the necessary inspirational infrastructure to reinforce Burnley’s digital cluster and retain digital talent in Burnley rather […]