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I am delighted to be in Burnley…’ The Queen’s Speech 16th May 2012
Burnley, Lancashire, 16 May 2012. I am delighted to be in Burnley at the start of this Jubilee tour of the North-West of England. Over the next two days Prince Philip and I look forward to seeing much of the hospitality and the dynamism for which this part of England
Blue Peter in Burnley as part of their Big Tour
Blue Peter favourites Helen Skelton and Barney Harwood will be broadcasting live from Towneley Park, Burnley on June 23rd as part of a nationwide tour to...
Government green light for Burnley UTC funding
Plans to create one of the North West’s first University Technical Colleges (UTC) in Burnley have been given a major boost. The Education Funding Agency...
Barnfield to submit further plans for Weavers
Gareth Smith, project director of Barnfield Construction, told guests at this week’s Burnley Bondholders event, the developer would deliver speculative offices and student accommodation at...
Burnley Cycle Challenge
A Burnley cycling shop and its cycling obsessed staff have teamed up with Burnley College to hold an adrenaline packed test of endurance on the 29th April. On Yer Bike, located on Queen Street just off Queens Lancashire Way, in conjunction with Burnley College have launched the North West Sportives
Technical College. Planning submitted
A planning application has been submitted for the £10.1m University Technical College (UTC), Visions Learning Trust, proposed for Victoria Mills, at the heart of the Weavers’ Triangle in Burnley. Providing education for 14-to-19-year-olds in a new and innovative format that puts employers at its core, Visions Learning Trust will be the
‘The Times’ on Burnley’s Residential Offer
Recent developments such as the Todmorden Curve rail connection to Manchester, the £100million Weaver’s Triangle development, and the three new university campuses were cited as factors that were enhancing Burnley as a highly desirable residential area. In addition, Burnley was seen as an easy and affordable option for commuters into
Burnley station redevelopment full steam ahead
Full steam ahead as plans are approved for transformation of Manchester Road Station Planning permission has been approved for the transformation of Burnley’s Manchester Road Railway Station. Burnley Council in partnership with Lancashire County Council, the East Lancashire Community Rail Partnership, Northern Rail and Network Rail is redeveloping the station
Business Week set to support business growth in Burnley
A packed programme of free business workshops, seminars, drop-in sessions, one to one advisors and an impressive line-up of business experts have been secured for the Burnley Business Week which takes place at venues across Burnley from Monday 23rd April to Friday 27th April. Click here for the schedule of events
Commercial Development Opportunity
A unique and exciting development opportunity has been launched this week to attract a development partner for the 2 hectare ‘Burnley Knowledge Park’ site in Burnley’s Knowledge...
Burnley Blogs >>
"Grasping challenges, flying apprentices, and a royal seal of approval,"
writes Keith Collinge. I’m pleased to report business is still brisk at Copifax, however, we’re having to work much harder in every part of our business each quarter...
"Promising news from the property market,"
writes Ian Bythell. Despite the government announcement that the UK economy is ‘technically’ now in a double-dip recession after shrinking by 0.2% in the first three months...
"A great time for business in Burnley,"
writes Claire Wilby. Set up more than 21 years ago, Scott Dawson Advertising (SDA) was born and bred in Burnley and we’re now in our third decade...
"A new concept in education.,"
writes Steve Gray. It’s exciting times ahead for the Burnley community! Over the last 18 months we have been busy developing plans for the exciting new University Technical...
