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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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.…
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From Part-Time Jobs to Parliament: Luke’s Green Career Journey
A year ago, Luke was working two jobs, in a hotel kitchen and at the theatre—busy, but unsure where it was all leading. Recently, he spoke in the House of Commons about the future…