The site is seen as key for the regional economy
New jobs and businesses in advanced engineering, manufacturing, science and technology are the focus of recommendations to update the special planning status of Samlesbury Enterprise Zone in Lancashire.
Land at Samlesbury and another site at Warton were first designated as enterprise zones in 2011. The Samlesbury site is home BAE Systems and the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre , linked to the University of Sheffield. The land is within the Ribble Valley and South Ribble boroughs. Over time, there are hopes to create between 2,500 and 6,000 jobs there with existing and new businesses.
Consultation Some consultation about the renewal took place over the summer with local residents, businesses and organisations. Further consultation is expected, if councillors back the proposed updates. "The new masterplan and local development order align with the new Blackburn with Darwen local plan. It identifies the Blackburn growth axis linking Samlesbury with the M65, through Blackburn town centre's proposed skills campus."
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