Lancashire’s devolution ambitions have received a significant boost following the Government’s Budget announcement that it is in the final stages of agreeing a new mayoral strategic authority for the county.
Frank McKenna has reaffirmed DIB’s strong support for a third runway at Heathrow, highlighting the opportunities expansion could create for businesses across the North West and North Wales.
DIB group chair and chief executive Frank McKenna reflects on a prime ministers conference speech which further highlighted Lancashire’s wrongheaded approach to devolution.
Conservative Ben Fletcher and Labour’s Dan Price will outline their economic ambitions at DIB’s UNLEASHED summit.
Downtown in Business has warned that the government’s review of local government reorganisation must not be allowed to derail Lancashire’s wider devolution and economic growth agenda.
PJ Livesey has been named Downtown in Business’ Business of the Month for September 2026, recognising more than four decades of heritage-led regeneration and the company’s contribution to creating new homes while breathing life into some of the UK’s most significant historic buildings.
Downtown in Business has warned that Lancashire risks missing out on new powers, investment and influence.
A major £90.4 million regeneration project is set to transform an area of central Blackpool, with the council now seeking a development partner to help deliver the ambitious plans.
The Lancashire Combined County Authority (LCCA) has appointed Karen Cassar as its new Director of Transport.
University of Lancashire Honorary Fellow Nick Park CBE inspired students and schoolchildren at the Preston Animation Festival.
With 17 categories, there is an opportunity for people across a wide range of industries, professions and career stages to showcase their achievements.
The UK Government has confirmed plans to overhaul Lancashire’s local government structure, with the county’s existing 15 councils set to be replaced by four new unitary authorities.
