Business advice and support
West Lancashire District Council offers free, tailored support to
individuals considering starting a new venture or to help local
companies expand. Support is also available to inward investors
looking to relocate into the District from other parts of the UK or
abroad.
Business support is available in the following areas:
Business Growth and Development
The Enterprising West Lancashire (EWL) team offers free support
tailored to your business needs. So if you are considering starting
a new venture or are an existing business and looking to develop
EWL are able to offer a range of services including: One-to-one
support and advice, networking events and workshops. Go to the
Enterprising West Lancashire pages for more
information.
Land and Property
We are able to do tailored searches for either Council or
privately owned commercial properties or land within West
Lancashire. If you are looking to find suitable premises for
your business to expand, relocate or start up in, please contact us
or try our on-line property search. Visit the Land and Property
search page.
If it's modern, high-tech office space you are looking for, take
a look at our flagship offices here in Skelmersdale -
West Lancashire
Investment Centre.
West Lancashire Inspire
West Lancashire Inspire is a
Northwest Development Agency project, funded through the West
Lancashire Local Strategic Partnership. Visit the Inspire: Business
Grants pages for more information.
Recruitment and Training
The Council works in partnership with various training and
recruitment agencies throughout West Lancashire including Training
West Lancashire, Job Centre Plus and Connexions to help your
business find the right people with the right skills.
Contact us
For further information, please contact the Economic
Regeneration Section:
Online: Using the Business
Support Enquiry Form
Email: info.edu@westlancsdc.gov.uk.
Tel: 01695 577177
Business advice and support links:
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Rates
> Business
regulation
> Licensing
> Trade
waste collection
> Netregs - visit
this site for guidance on environmental legislation for businesses
in the UK