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Ashbourne Businesses Vote ‘Yes’ to Launch Town’s First Business Improvement District (BID)
Businesses across Ashbourne have voted to establish the first Business Improvement District (BID) in Derbyshire Dales District Council, securing increased investment, collaboration and growth over the next five years. Officially launching on 1st December 2026, the BID gives the local business community the capacity to make shared investment into marketing, events, footfall initiatives, environmental upgrades…
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When Small Steps Are A Big Deal
It’s brilliant when participants on our personal development programmes find work, or decide to return to education. But for many, this can be too big a step—especially within just 12 weeks. Our team based programmes are often made up of people at vastly different stages of life, facing a range of often complex physical and…
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£230,000 Lottery Grant Set To Bring Sankey Canal Heritage Back to Life
A major new project is set to transform a historic stretch of the Sankey Canal in Blackbrook, St Helens, thanks to a £230,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Sankey Canal: Connecting Communities & Heritage is a project that will protect important heritage features, improve access to the canal, enhance wildlife habitats and help…
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Rivington cements its status as one of the country’s best green spaces.
Rivington Terraced Gardens in Chorley has earned the prestigious Green Flag Award once again, cementing its status as one of the world’s premier green spaces. The international quality mark recognises the site’s ongoing excellence in conservation, accessibility, and community engagement.The Gardens are one of a record breaking 2,391 in the UK to achieve the award…
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Businesses Back Stakehill BID Renewal with 86% Vote, Unlocking £1.7m Investment
Businesses across Stakehill Industrial Estate have voted overwhelmingly to secure a second term for their Business Improvement District (BID), unlocking a total investment of £1.7 million to drive regional growth. The successful ballot saw an 86% ‘YES’ vote from local businesses. The new five-year term, which officially launched on 1st July, will see the private…
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Young Gardeners Bloom Thanks to £1,000 Tesco Boost
Nurturing a Love for Nature At the Junior Gardening Club, local children get hands-on experience in their very own garden, learning how to grow and identify different fruits, vegetables, and flowers. The learning doesn’t stop at the garden gate and children get to take their fresh harvest home to cook and eat with their families.…
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Deep Clean Programme Gives Knutsford Town Centre A Refresh
A major deep clean has been carried out in Knutsford town centre, giving the historic streets a well-deserved refresh. This initiative has been led by Knutsford Business Improvement District – which is proudly managed by Groundwork‘s Business Team. A two-week cleansing programme is designed to rejuvenate the local environment, enhance public spaces, and actively support…
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Piña Colada Festival Returns to Northwich This August
Northwich is set to bring tropical vibes to the heart of Cheshire as the popular Piña Colada Festival returns on Friday, August 22, promising a day packed with entertainment, family fun, music, and unforgettable summer atmosphere. For one day only, the town centre will be transformed into a vibrant tropical paradise, welcoming residents and visitors…
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Welcoming Three New Trustees to Our Board
We are excited to officially welcome three new Board Members to Groundwork: Cirklen Yu, Danny Hawkins and Sean Owen. Each brings a wealth of diverse experience, unique perspectives and a shared passion for making a difference. Their combined expertise is set to be a massive asset not only to our internal team and governing Board…
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The Lord Mayor of Liverpool witnesses the magic of Grow Speke
We were honoured to host a special guest recently – the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor Barbara Murray. As somebody who has previously worked with Britain in Bloom and the Royal Horticultural Society, Councillor Murray is no stranger to the power of green spaces—but even she was moved by the unique spirit of Grow Speke.…
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Energy Advice Hub Helps Families Cut Household Bills
Blackpool is home to something remarkable — a pioneering community hub, providing free, independent energy advice and helping local residents make sense of the technologies that could save them money for years to come. Located inside Palatine Library, the Eco Hub is unlike anything else in the North West. Residents can simply walk in, see…
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We Don’t Have A Talent Shortage – We Have An Opportunity Shortage
As the UK employment landscape continues to shift, Groundwork’s Deputy Director of Employment and Skills, Jon Matthews, believes that the problem isn’t a lack of talent; it’s a system that fails to see it. As he begins his new role at Groundwork CLM, he believes that we need to stop designing services for people and…