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Although universally recognised for manufacturing excellence the area has experienced big economic changes and developments. New employment sites around the M65 junctions have been successfully filled with a range of diverse and thriving businesses, particularly in the service and high technology sectors.
The area was named "England's Northwest Capital of Enterprise" in 2005 and is recognised as the principal wealth creator within Lancashire, supporting the success of the regional economy and creating well paid jobs for local people. Blackburn with Darwen is a place where the public, private, community and voluntary sectors all work together to improve the collective prosperity for our organisations and people; an area with an exciting future. Corporate Investors in People status was awarded in 2007.
The Council has produced an economic strategy which sets out the economic vision for 2005-2009 and highlights the strategic objectives and priority actions to achieve this vision.
Download the Single Economic Framework document.
Blackburn with Darwen area enjoys excellent communications. The M65 forms a significant link from the Borough to other parts of East Lancashire and to the M61/M6 to the West. The A59 trunk road provides many people in the north with easy access to Blackburn and the A666 gives good links through Darwen to Bolton and Greater Manchester.
Blackburn is the main centre of the rail network in East Lancashire with services to all local stations and throughout North West England. Bus services reach all parts of the borough. Business support Business Link Blackburn offers support to existing and new business in the Borough, including grant assistance, site and property identification and networking with other key agencies.
Blackburn with Darwen Library and Information Service
Our libraries attract over 1 million visitors annually and provide an extensive range of services to a very diverse customer base. The Central Library, located in the heart of Blackburn town centre, provides a full service 7 days per week.
Comprehensive Business Services offer a wealth of resources for those in need information or support. If you have a bright idea, are in business, a researcher, a professional, an investor, a student, seeking employment or a consumer we have the information and support you need:
- Information both hard copy and online
- Free use of computers/Internet/e-mail
- Free access to patents information clinics
- 'Enquire' - 24 hours reference service
- Community information
- Newspapers and a wide range of periodicals
- Printing/photocopying and fax services
- Translation software
- Further education prospectuses
- Meeting rooms and crèche facilities
- Wall exhibition space
For more information go to: www.blackburn.gov.uk/libraries or telephone 01254 661221
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Blackburn with Darwen
