University plan is a "game-changer"

By Holly_LBV

19 Jul 2018

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Burnley’s work to become a true university town was described as a “game-changer” at a Lancashire Business View networking event.

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) plan to grow the number of students in the town from under 400 today to 4,000 by 2025 is seen as a key to unlocking economic growth and developing Burnley’s cultural, retail and leisure offer.

The event, which launched the latest issue of Lancashire Business View, was sponsored by UCLan, Burnley Council and Boost Business Lancashire and was held at the Oaks Hotel and Leisure Club,

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The guest speakers included Dr Ebrahim Adia, provost of the UClan Burnley campus, and the borough council’s chief executive Mick Cartledge.

Dr Adia told the 90-strong audience: “There is plenty of evidence out there that the benefits of being a university town are felt far and wide.”

And Mr Cartledge said creating “a student experience” to attract them to Burnley, including providing good quality accommodation, would play a key part in the project.

He also highlighted the town’s Curzon Street development, which will bring a Reel cinema into Burnley, and major housing projects coming off the drawing board.

Dr Adia took part in a panel debate alongside Steve Hall, managing director of Mint Business Travel; Dave Walker, MD of Plus 24 Marketing and Trevor Shanley, managing director of Alert Fire & Security.

They discussed the university expansion plans, the work of the Burnley Bondholders scheme and the challenges facing the town, including creating the skills businesses need.

They also highlighted “the passion” for the town and its community as a major reason for the investment in Burnley.

The new edition of Lancashire Business View includes an in-depth look at the UCLan plans for Burnley and a full interview with chief executive Mick Cartledge.

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