NEXT year’s Pendle Business Awards are set to be bigger and better than ever, organisers have promised.

Entries will open in January for the event, which is to be held in May 2014 at the Dunkenhalgh Hotel, in Clayton-le-Moors, because there is no venue big enough in Pendle to hold them.

Coun Joe Cooney said: “Each year our events have continued to grow and we’re delighted to showcase the best of Pendle’s businesses again. Our involvement demonstrates our ongoing commitment to our business community and our desire to recognise outstanding achievements.

“Seize this opportunity and help us fanfare your successes and celebrate what you’ve achieved.”

Eligible businesses will be able to apply online on www.pendle.gov.uk/businessawards in January.