Hoyle retires as Regenerate boss

Steve Hoyle, managing director of the economic development company Regenerate Pennine Lancashire, has announced his retirement after 38 years in local government.

In 2010, Steve became managing director of Regenerate, the company that delivers economic development programmes on the behalf of Pennine Lancashire’s Local Authorities.

Last year, Steve received a Queen’s Award for Enterprise Promotion from Business Secretary Vince Cable in recognition for his work.

On Steve’s retirement, Blackburn MP Jack Straw said: "Steve Hoyle's leadership has positioned Regenerate to be able to bring millions into Lancashire to help businesses be more competitive and create jobs, at a time when this is vital."

Steven Cochrane said: “I’m delighted at my new appointment and I am looking forward to the challenge. I have worked with Steve Hoyle and Regenerate for many years so understand how much value he and the company have brought to the local economy by working alongside Pennine Lancashire’s councils and businesses.”