Pendle Council's Business Support Unit is offering businesses within the Borough the opportunity to apply for grant assistance to help create new employment opportunities and safeguard existing jobs.

This is part of continuing work of the Business Support Initiative (BSI) scheme, which has been running successfully for over two years.

Grants are available towards the cost of: Purchase of machinery and equipment; Construction of new premises or improvements to existing business premises; Improved security; Identification of new customers and markets; Introduction of new technology; Relocation into and within the borough.

James Bolger, Grants and Development Officer, said, "The BSI scheme is designed to assist private sector businesses to support and encourage a diverse range of business within the borough by supporting investment through these grants."

"Many businesses have already benefited from the grants."

If you would like to know more about Business Support Initiative scheme contact James Bolger on (01282) 661676.