A DEAL has been struck to help East Lancashire firms tackle the legislation minefield.

First Business Support of Rawtenstall has been awarded a contract to supply advice to East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce members.

Around 1,000 local firms will now have access to the free service which is manned 24 hours a day.

First Business Support provides advice on areas including employment contracts, tribunals, health and safety and food hygiene.

The firm was chosen out of a field of around 15 firms who tendered for the 12 month contract.

Picture: Yvonne Murray, of First Business Support, and Stewart Maloney, commercial manager for the chamber