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November 2024
❄️ Burnley Believes in Christmas ❄️
Burnley Believes Christmas Light Switch On set to return next week with a magical line-up of festive fun
Christmas is coming to town as Burnley prepares to light up the season with its most magical event of the year!
The Burnley Believes Christmas Light Switch On is set to make a marvellous return on Saturday 16th November, and we'd like all of you to join in the festivities.
Filled with dazzling activities, delightful entertainment, and a sprinkle of magic, this event is sure to get everyone in the spirit of Christmas.
Launching from 12pm, the streets will be buzzing with holiday cheer as families enjoy a host of Christmas activities, including Christmas-themed Crazy Golf, festive face painting, performances with Punch & Judy, balloon modelling, comedy magic, letter writing and a Fun Fair. Little ones can meet their favourite characters as Lilo and Stitch mascots make an exciting appearance, as well as a Santa Claus meet and greet from 3.15 - 3.45pm at Pioneer Place, while families can explore an enchanting prize-filled Festive Trail across the town.
Bringing a magical touch to the festivities, the Burnley Silver Alliance Brass Band will set the perfect yuletide tone with classic Christmas tunes, while over on the live stage hosted by Gavin Young from 12pm – 5.30pm, an array of performers will entertain the crowds, including performances from guitarist and vocalist Andrew Gilmour, social media’s Ice-Cream Twins, Channy, local vocalist Jess McGlinchey, and dance performances from Next Level Dance, Ashworth's Dance Academy, DLN Dance, Scoop! and Burnley College Performing Arts. An Interactive Elf Show and a princess takeover will also take place on the main stage, as well as the Burnley Panto Society, who will also delight audiences with a sneak peek of their upcoming production of Peter Pan.
Join us for the magical lantern parade led by the incredible Batala Lancaster drummers starting at 4.15pm from Pioneer Place, accompanied by none other than Santa Claus himself.
The festive parade will lead to the grand finale, where the Christmas Light Switch-On will take place at 5.30pm, complete with a countdown and snow cannons firing a flurry of magic on Burnley’s St James’s Street.
For more information on Burnley Believes and all event timings, just click the button below.
Burnley Christmas Light Switch On Road Closure
For the Christmas Light Switch On, Burnley Borough Council, in exercise of its powers under Section 21 of the Town Police Clauses Act 1847, made an Order. The effect of which will be to closed to vehicles:
Between 4pm and 4.15pm
- Curzon Street, Burnley from the southern boundary of its junction with Bankfield for a distance of 23m in a northerly direction, and
Between 4pm and 6pm
- St James’s Street, Burnley from its junction with Curzon Street to its junction with Hall Street.
- Manchester Rd, Burnley from a point 35 metres north of the centre line of Red Lion Street to its junction with St James Street.
- Parker Lane, Burnley from its junction with St James’s Street to its junction with Red Lion Street.
- Curzon St, Burnley from its junction with Bankfield to its junction with St James’s Street.
- The Mall, Burnley from its junction with Curzon St to its junction with Chancery Walk.
The restriction will come into effect on Saturday, 16th November 2024 and is to facilitate the organisation of the Burnley Christmas Light Switch On Event.
Discover Burnley BID 2 - There's still time to have your say!
Burnley BID’s renewal for a second BID term from 2025 - 2030 will be decided by ballot in February 2025, when businesses and organisations will have the opportunity to vote for a successor BID.
The Burnley BID 2 draft business plan is the result of consultations with businesses and organisations in Burnley earlier this year. The feedback from those consultations has identified a range of issues and opportunities that the BID would deliver through three themes as follows:
- Theme One – A safe, attractive and vibrant Burnley
- Theme Two – Destination Burnley
- Theme Three – Doing business in Burnley
To help inform this decision, we have drafted a BID 2 business plan outlining how we will continue to support businesses and organisations over an additional five-year term.
In this draft business plan we represent the interests of all BID levy payers and those in the proposed geographical area. We are taking feedback so please read on and provide your feedback via the button below.
Businesses Supporting Businesses: Shining a Light on PCCU
If you’ve spotted PCCU on St James’s Street and wondered what it is, then we're here to help!
Offering safe savings accounts and affordable loans, Pennine Community Credit Union (PCCU) is a community bank with local people at its heart.
As an ethical, not-for-profit organisation, all account holders become members and shareholders, and as a shareholder, this means you become a part owner of PCCU. Account holders receive competitive returns on their savings through an annual dividend and all deposits are protected by the FSCS up to £85,000.
PCCU also offer a £500 Family Loan and Savings Scheme to help families borrow for unexpected family expenses which are then repaid using Child Benefit, alongside competitive interest rates on loans up to £15,000 for larger purchases.
The team are friendly and approachable, so pop in to find out more or head to their website via the button below.
An Update on the Autumn Budget: Business Rates
For 2025/26, eligible retail, hospitality and leisure (RHL) properties in England will receive 40% relief on their business rates liability.
RHL properties will be eligible to receive support up to a cash cap of £110,000 per business.
For 2025/26, the small business multiplier in England will be frozen at 49.9p and the standard multiplier will be increased to 55.5p.
Burnley Blooms with a Bronze Award
We're thrilled to announce that Burnley BID has won a Bronze award for its participation in Britain in Bloom with the RHS.
One of the most effective, and longest running environmental competitions in the United Kingdom, the ‘In Bloom’ campaign brings together the entire community, showcasing floral displays across the BID area.
The displays were visited during the summer by expert judges, with our town winning the Bronze award for the BID category.
We'd like to thank everyone who participated in this year's event.
Mark Your Calendars: Dates for Retailers, Businesses and Organisations
National Days are a fantastic way to promote products, businesses and brands. So, to make things easier, we've pulled together a list of the latest dates, giving you the opportunity to mark your calendars ready to host an in-store event, exclusive offer or maybe even a fundraiser!
Anti-Bullying Week - November 11th - 15th 2024
BBC Children in Need - November 18th 2024
World Television Day - November 21st 2024
Black Friday - November 29th 2024
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