Innovation and productivity grants are available to Pendle businesses. The grants are being administered by Pendle Council and funded by the Department of Levelling Up and Communities and Housing, via the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The purpose of the grants is to support Pendle businesses with investment in research, development and innovation. They must be used for the adoption of … Read More
Pendle YES Hub showcases offer to Lord and Deputy Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire
Pendle YES Hub showcases offer to Amanda Parker, Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, and Christiana Buchanan, Deputy Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, during a tour of their building in Nelson town centre. The visit aimed to provide a first-hand look at the impactful initiatives offered to local youth seeking employment support and other services, while also providing an opportunity for the Lord and Deputy … Read More
YES Hub – Guitar Lessons
A 21-year-old musician from Nelson has started running free, weekly guitar lessons at Pendle YES Hub, which in turn is boosting his skills and confidence to help him find work. Aaron Hipgrave-Lewis, who was referred to Pendle YES Hub by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), initially wanted a creative role that aligned with his artistic passion. However, Aaron … Read More
Stories of Nelson Brought to Life in Immersive Walk
The stories of local people will unfold along the streets of Nelson as audiences are invited to take an immersive walk through Nelson next year. Stories We Tell: Nelson, will bring Nelson to life with sound, film and projection, with real stories from the people who live there. Part of This is Nelson, which is the arts and culture strand … Read More
There’s still time to have your say on plans to make Nelson more accessible
Pendle Borough Council is seeking your views on plans to make Nelson more accessible and safer for all, including pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. Accessible Nelson is one of seven projects part-funded by the £25m Nelson Town Deal – a 10-year plan for a brighter Nelson. Improvements may also be delivered as part of Lancashire County Council’s Levelling Up East Lancashire … Read More
Two young men join Pendle Borough Council following support from Pendle YES Hub.
Two young men have found work with Pendle Borough Council following support from local youth employment service Pendle YES Hub. Harvey van Geffen and Shane Hope were unsure about their careers before accessing support from the Pendle YES Hub team in 2022. Pendle Borough Council had advertised a number of roles as part of the Government’s Kickstart scheme, which … Read More
Grant funding available to Nelson businesses across all sectors
Nelson businesses are being encouraged to step forward for funding to support any upcoming projects which create jobs and improve productivity. The criteria to apply for a grant through the Nelson Town Deal has been expanded so that all sectors can now apply. The £2m pot of money was originally set aside for manufacturers only through the Business Resilience and … Read More
Creating a greener, more accessible Nelson
Plans to make Nelson more accessible and safer for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers by improving traffic flow in the town are set to be unveiled. And Pendle Borough Council is encouraging anyone who lives, works, visits or studies in Nelson, to have their say on the proposals. Accessible Nelson is one of seven projects part-funded by the £25m Nelson … Read More
Photography competition winners
The people and places of Nelson have been captured through dozens of entries in Nelson Town Deal’s photography competition. Pendle residents were asked to take their cameras and phones out on to the streets of Nelson and be as creative as possible to get their best shot. Entries included some of the town’s landmarks and parks pictured in all seasons, … Read More
Box-Fit mentoring and tailored support helps young Pendle man find work
A 23-year-old man from Pendle has been helped into full-time work, after receiving free boxing mentoring sessions, alongside other coaching and support, at a youth employment service in Nelson. Adam Tither was referred to Pendle YES Hub by his work coach in July this year. He had worked before and was keen to get back into employment, but acknowledged that … Read More