CONTENTS The Big Interview 40
Sandra Cottam-Shea’s route into the world of haulage and logistics has been anything but straightforward. She trained as a nurse, spent 19 years as a member of British Airways’ long haul cabin crew and had a stint in an emergency services control room. She also has a degree in public health.
REGULARS Publisher’s View
In View
Barometer LBV Hub
Appointments INTERVIEWS
Big Interview: Sandra Cottam-Shea
40 Leaders: Ian Muldowney 59 In View 06
Lancashire’s 15 council leaders have come together in a public show of unity to support all of the 11 bids submitted to the government’s Levelling Up Fund. In total the county is looking for nearly half a billion pounds.
Skills Debate 23
There is a growing skills issue facing aerospace and the wider manufacturing sector in Lancashire. We discuss what is needed to ensure these vital industries have the workforces they require to meet the challenges ahead.
Green Economy 26
Electricity is on a charge. Rising numbers of Lancashire businesses are plugging into the EV revolution, a journey driven by the national move towards a carbon zero future and fuelled by rising petrol and diesel prices.
SPECIAL FEATURES Green Economy
Report: Universities Corporate Christmas
IN DEPTH
Hotspot: Lancaster and Morecambe 28 Sector View: Logistics
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ADVICE Dealmakers
Legal View Lancaster and Morecambe 28
Representatives from business, education and local government came together for our Lancaster and Morecambe ‘Hotspot’ conference. They revealed the local issues and challenges on their agendas.
Sustainability Debate 37
As dark clouds continue to grow over the economy, we brought our panel together to discuss the issue of sustainability and how businesses in the county can fight their short-term battles without losing their longer-term strategy.
Logistics Sector 42
The logistics sector is firmly back on Lancashire’s development map with major schemes on the drawing board that could deliver thousands of jobs and new businesses to the county. We look at the impact they could make.
DEBATE Skills
Sustainability Collaboration
HOW TO... Recover debts
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THE GUIDE TO R&D and tax credits
Collaboration Debate 46
Collaboration is one of the strengths of Lancashire’s construction and development sector. We asked our experts to examine the importance of partnerships, how to build them and the difference they can make to project delivery.
Universities Report 52
They are the jewels in Lancashire’s education crown. Our four universities deliver world leading research and tens of millions of pounds for the economy. Here we look at the vital role they play supporting our business community.
Corporate Christmas 64
The festive season is fast approaching and with it the welcome return of the Christmas party. We look at what’s on offer in Lancashire this yuletide and highlight the hottest hospitality spots in the county.
BUSINESS
CLINIC Selling a business
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LANCASHIREBUSINESSVIEW.CO.UK
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