PENDLE people wanting to start their own business are invited to a free information day next week, at the Civic Theatre in Nelson.

The event, which will take place on Tuesday between 3pm and 7pm, has been organised by Pendle Council's regeneration team and is supported by £2.68m of European funding.

It is designed to give advice and the right contacts in a bid to boost businesses and develop community projects to improve the economy and quality of life in Pendle.

Key areas to be covered on the day include grants and funding, finance, tax and legal matters, advice on starting a new business or community project or advice on expanding your business.

Paul Crowther, a Community Economic Development worker for the council said: "This is a fantastic opportunity to make the right contacts and get good advice from a wide range of agencies, all on one day.

"We will also be encouraging community groups to come forward with enterprising ideas on how to tap into £2.68 million of European funding for Pendle."

More than twelve business, training and advice agencies will be at the event including Business Link, the Asian Business Federation, Nelson and Colne College, Lancashire Co-operative Development Agency and Every Opportunity for Women.

Further information is available from Paul Crowther or Mohammed Afzal on 01282 661672.