Business advice and support

West Lancashire is great place to do business. From prosperous commercial centres to thriving Town Centres; including an abundance of micro & SME businesses, to larger high profile organisations; combined with a wonderful array of independents – we have it all. Nestled amongst beautiful countryside with fantastic transport links to the rest of the North West region.

The Council's Business Engagement Team work closely with partner organisations from across Lancashire, providing a one stop business support service – to support start-ups, existing businesses looking to grow, skills & training opportunities, finding commercial land & property, networking and funding.

We, along with other partner organisations, can help with:

• Starting your business
• Support to grow your business
• Green Tourism Initiative
• UK Shared Prosperity Fund
• Business Health Matters
• Events and Networking
• Greener Working
• Business Property Search
• Workforce Solutions
• The Local Economy
• Lancashire Skills Pledge
• Skelmersdale Ambassadors Network (external link)
• Leaving the European Union

Do you want to be updated on any free business support, products or services, and any future rounds of funding? If so, join our Business Engagement database to receive updates on any business support initiatives available in West Lancashire that are relevant to your business.

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