About the Economic Development and Tourism Unit
Further information
A comprehensive Business Support package aims to encourage investment by both local and inward moving businesses that will help them to develop a competitive edge and increase their ability to adapt quickly to market changes.
To help local people take advantage of the new job opportunities that are created the Economic Development Unit has developed a diverse range of Employment Initiatives to improve access to training that will enable them to improve their skills. In turn, these new skills help to improve the competitiveness of local businesses and help to attract new industries into Pendle.
An attractive and healthy environment plays a fundamental role in making Pendle a better place to live and work. One of the core activities of the Regeneration Unit is to encourage the improvement of the borough's Town Centres.
Tourism is a dynamic growth industry. The Economic Development and Tourism Unit is fully committed to helping Pendle exploit its full growth potential whilst at the same time protecting the area's outstanding landscape.
The combination of these initiatives helps to create a local economy that is stronger, more diverse and sustainable in the long-term.
For useful facts and figures on Pendle and Lancashire, see the Lancashire Profile, and financial support may be accessed via Lancashire County Developments Limited (LCDL).
Over the last five years the Economic Development and Tourism Unit has supported over 300 businesses, helping them to create more than 1,500 new jobs and safeguard those of a further 2,600 employees.
For friendly free advice please contact:
The Economic Development and Tourism Unit
Pendle Borough Council
Elliott House, 9 Market Square
Nelson
Lancashire
BB9 0LX
Tel: 01282 661688
Fax: 01282 661680
e-mail: business.support@pendle.gov.uk
