Longridge Business Group in Longridge, Lancashire

Solar Panels

New Solar power scheme for Longridge

Longridge could become the first town in the country to be powered by sunshine! more info >

Longridge Business Group has successfully pressed an initiative increasing the sustainability of the town, backing a major utility company's partnership with GB Energy. Longridge Business Group members OBAS UK and GB Energy have signed a contract to install solar panels at OBAS' Chapel Hill premises for free and have enabled this model to be rolled out to other Longridge firms, schools and property owners in the area - providing them with the opportunity to install solar panels at no cost to themselves. It is claimed the panels could reduce monthly energy bills by up to 75%. more info

Important Event for Business Owners - Invitation for Longridge Business Event

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Businesses in Longridge and its surrounding areas are invited to attend a free event on Wednesday 15th September 2010 from 5.30pm at Longridge Civic Hall, Calder Avenue, Longridge.

A Longridge Economic Action Plan has been produced proposing a range of activities towards improvements in the local economy under four priority themes, which are:

  • Supporting and sustaining new and existing businesses in Longridge
  • Improving the environment and appearance of Longridge and overall visitor experience
  • Enhancing the role of Longridge as a key rural service centre
  • Strengthening economic opportunities and relationships between the town and the wider area

To register your attendance at this informative event simply either complete the form via the link below and return it to us, or telephone 01200 414531 or e-mail with your contact details.

Click here to download the invitation to Longridge Business Event

About The Longridge Business Group

Longridge is located in the heart of Lancashire, surrounded by the beauty of the Ribble Valley, 8 miles from Britain's newest city, Preston. With ideal transport links to all parts of the UK, Longridge's thriving businesses pride themselves on their close contact with their customer base, quality of service and place in the community. Longridge benefits from the third lowest crime rate in the country and a highly skilled workforce, making the town the ideal place to be located and to do business. From award winning retailers and restaurants to highly efficient and highly technical manufacturers, Longridge is set to grow further, creating employment and a destination for consumers to relish.

Longridge Business Group was established in 2008 to:

  • Promote Longridge as a retail, business and leisure destination to consumers and other businesses in the North West
  • Ensure the trading environment in the town is conducive to the success of businesses and encourage the establishment of other businesses in the town
  • Act as the interface between Longridge businesses and other stakeholders in the town
  • Influence statutory bodies to the extent that Longridge businesses will be represented at the appropriate level and aid in developing the potential of Longridge environmentally, socially and economically
  • Communicate with all businesses in the town on matters of relevance, quickly and effectively

With the aid of funding from Ribble Valley Borough Council, this web site is designed to give you a comprehensive overview of the business activities of the Group's members. Membership is open to all businesses operating within Longridge. On the site you will find:

  • a business directory with links to members own sites
  • details of the latest job vacancies from members
  • details of commercial property to let
  • links to community and governmental organizations
  • a search facility helping you find the information you require quickly and effectively

If you have any comments about this site or Longridge Business in general please do not hesitate to contact us.