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Amanda Parker, new Lord- Lieutenant of Lancashire, describes her family home for almost half a century as a “money pit”. Browsholme Hall in the Forest of Bowland is also home to a thriving wedding and events business, which exists primarily to support the upkeep and maintenance of the historic house and its contents.
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After many false starts, public rows and much frustration it appears Lancashire has got its devolution deal. For supporters it is a matter of celebration that the county is finally on the devo bus, along with optimism for the journey ahead.
Lancashire Business Day 21
A standing ovation greeted the announcement of Amanda Meachin as Lancashire Business View’s 2023 personality of the year. A stunned Amanda received the honour at our Lancashire Business Day celebration, a sell-out event held at Accrington Stanley’s 1968 lounge.
Burnley
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The borough is the latest destination in our Hotspots tour. We brought business, education and local government leaders together to try and discover Burnley’s special recipe for attracting inward investment and to hear about its appetite for even more.
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Skills and Apprenticeships
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IN DEPTH Hotspots: Burnley
Report: Circular Economy
Net Zero Skills and Apprenticeships 46
Each year Lancashire businesses show their commitment to growing and nurturing their talent bases by engaging in apprenticeships. In our annual report we speak to education providers and companies and reveal the work they are doing to nurture young talent.
Circular Economy 57
Our sector report focuses on the work of Lancashire’s recycling experts and their role in creating the circular economy. We talk to leading figures, based in the county, who are taking the industry to the next level through their innovation.
Net Zero 60
For an intrepid band of Lancashire based low carbon tech firms, the COP28 global climate change summit in Dubai proved a great opportunity to showcase their products and knowledge as it opened doors to possible new markets and collaborations.
ADVICE Dealmakers Legal View
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DEBATE Lancashire Business Day 25 Social Responsibility
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GUIDE TO Employment and HR
Business Support 62
The future shape of Lancashire’s business support landscape became clear as 2023 drew to a close. In this special report we look at what is now on offer to companies in the county to help them on their growth journey.
Lancashire Leaders 66
For the past decade Andrew Leeming has been the very engaging, public facing voice of Boost, Lancashire’s business growth hub. Asked about his approach to helping businesses achieve their aspirations, he explains: “It all starts with a conversation”.
ESG debate 67
We brought our diverse panel of experts together to discuss the increasingly important role of social responsibility in the business world and how companies are responding to the growing demand on them to put the ‘S’ into the ESG agenda.
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