Burnley is ‘Britain’s most enterprising’ place

BURNLEY has been dubbed the most enterprising place in Britain in the Government’s Enterprising Britain Awards.

The town scooped the accolade for its Burnley Bondholders scheme which brings more than a hundred local businesses together and promotes the town.

The group says it has attracted £10m to the area.

Business minister Michael Fallon said: “The Burnley Bondholders scheme is reinvigorating the local economy and helping to change perceptions of Burnley. Initiatives like this are working hard to boost growth and thoroughly deserve recognition and the opportunity to represent the UK at the European Awards in November.

“These awards showcase the entrepreneurial spirit that can be found in local authorities, businesses, schools and colleges across the country.”

The awards honour and celebrate the best public initiatives and public-private partnerships that promote business development.

Cllr Julie Cooper, leader of Burnley Council, said: “This is fantastic news for Burnley. We are punching above our weight and we have big ambitions. Burnley is well on its way to forging a strong international reputation as a centre of excellence for manufacturing, particularly in the aerospace industry.”