Why choose Chorley?

Chorley offers an exceptional environment for establishing your business, as well as for living and enjoying your leisure time.

- Chorley offers a range of business support services for enterprises of all sizes and stages of development.

- Great geographical location in the Northwest, with strong travel links with Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside.

- A range of business workshops, events and networking opportunities fully funded.

- Skilled workforce with 45% qualified to university level above the national average of 43% and 36% in Lancashire.

- Chorley Council offers a range of business grants to support growth, job creation and skills development.

Business support

Growth Lancashire provide business support to businesses in Chorley and 6 other Lancashire districts. There expert Business Advisors offer tailored support including one-to-one sessions, business clinics, masterclasses, and workshops to drive your success. They work with a range of partners and ambitious businesses across all sectors, connecting you to the right funding and resources. To find out how they can help your business thrive contact Chorley’s dedicated advisor Amir by email amir.shafiq@growthlancs.co.uk

Business events and networking

Experience the power of networking with Chorley Council’s dynamic business events. From engaging workshops and seminars to our popular Business Breakfasts, our events are designed to spark collaboration, create learning opportunities, and drive sustainable business growth. Join us to expand your network, share ideas, and accelerate your success. Explore our full calendar of upcoming business events.

Contact us

For more tailored advice regarding your business growth plans and to learn about the full range of support available, please contact our Economic Growth Team on 01257 515300 or email edu@chorley.gov.uk.