THE first Ribble Valley Business Forum has been hailed "a great success".

The event, organised by Clitheroe the Future in association with Ribble Valley Borough Council and Ribble Valley Enterprise Agency was held at the Clarion Foxfields Hotel, Billington.

It was arranged in response to companies who noted that there was no forum where they could hear about relevant issues and meet other business people in the area.

The event was free to attend and the subject matter focused around the new Water Framework Directive, an EU Directive aimed at improving water quality and with implications for all businesses and industries that utilise water.

Feedback from the event was extremely positive and further forums will take place over the course of the year.

For details about forthcoming events call Anne Borland on 01200 414531 or email anne.borland@ribblevalley.gov.uk