Global Business Support

Is this right for your business?

• Are you a global business based in Lancashire?
• Do you want help securing further investment and/or support to expand your Lancashire operations?

Lancashire County Council provides a dedicated key account management service for globally connected businesses, helping them to invest, grow and succeed in the county.

What support is available?

Global Business Support offers tailored, hands‑on assistance, including:

• Introductions to Department for Business and Trade services, giving you access to national expertise and programmes
• Co‑ordination and joined‑up engagement, ensuring visibility of your plans across local district councils, Lancashire County Council and the Department for Business and Trade
• Account management support, helping projects progress smoothly from initial discussion through to delivery
• Support to make the case for investment, helping you clearly present your story and growth plans to parent companies or decision‑makers
• Engagement with international parent companies, with Department for Business and Trade advisers working alongside us to ensure a joined‑up approach

Who is it for?

Businesses based in Lancashire with a global footprint, including those with:

• Worldwide locations or operations
• A foreign parent company or overseas ownership
• International trade activity

Examples of support

We help businesses address common challenges that can slow down investment and growth in Lancashire, providing practical, joined‑up support to keep projects moving.

Support can include:

• Highways and infrastructure issues
• Planning delays and development challenges
• Utilities and grid connections
• Immigration, visas and access to international talent
• International trade and exporting support
• Co‑ordinating complex projects across multiple public bodies
• + much more

How does it work?

To access the service, contact the Lancashire Global Business Support team:

Kane Lewis – Key Account Manager 
kane.lewis@lancashire.gov.uk | 07745 108672

Mike McCullough – Key Account Manager support 
mike.mccullough@lancashire.gov.uk

Our team will work with you to understand your business plans and identify how we can best support your growth in Lancashire.