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May 2026
A NEW CHAIR FOR BURNLEY BID, THOUSANDS TURN OUT FOR BURNLEY LIVE AND ALL YOUR LATEST BURNLEY NEWS BELOW...
WELCOME TO OUR NEW BURNLEY BID CHAIR
We're thrilled to share that Burnley BID board member, Gordon Salthouse, has been appointed as Chair of the Burnley BID board.
Gordon will be taking over from previous Chair, Laurence O'Connor, who has played an important role in supporting the BID's vision and development. On behalf of the Board and BID members, we'd like to thank Laurence for his commitment, guidance and contribution during his time as Chair.
As Burnley BID continues to deliver investment into the town centre through enhanced events, promotion, safety initiatives and environmental improvements, Gordon's appointment marks an exciting new chapter for the organisation, as we approach Burnley's Year of Culture 2027.
BURNLEY LIVE WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!
Burnley was buzzing over the Bank Holiday weekend as Burnley Live 2026 once again proved to be one of the town’s biggest and most popular events.
Thousands of people flocked into the town for the four-day festival, with more than 20 venues hosting an incredible mix of live music, DJs, tribute acts, karaoke, entertainment and special offers across the weekend.
The return of the main stage, sponsored by Prospect Homes on Ormerod Street was a particular highlight, showcasing fantastic local talent and creating a brilliant atmosphere throughout the weekend.
This event continues to go from strength to strength, with more venues and more acts and plays a vital role in driving footfall, supporting our hospitality and retail sectors and creating a fantastic atmosphere across the town.
A huge thank you goes to all the venues, performers, event supporters Petty Real, staff and visitors who helped make this year’s event another unforgettable celebration for Burnley - we can't wait for 2027!
BURNLEY ARTISAN MARKET DATES
Mark your calendars for Burnley’s upcoming Artisan Market dates: Saturday 6th June, Saturday 4th July and Saturday 1st August.
With more than 60 artisan traders set to line the town centre on St James's Street and in Charter Walk, visitors can browse a fantastic mix of independent food stalls, handmade gifts, accessories and more, alongside live music and entertainment throughout the day.
For the latest updates and trader announcements, follow Burnley Artisan Market on Facebook via the link below.
GET MOVING THIS MONTH WITH ROLL & STROLL
This month, businesses, employees and residents across Lancashire are encouraged to get active and take part in Roll & Stroll - a fun and completely free month-long challenge celebrating walking, wheeling and cycling.
Organised by Lancashire County Council in partnership with Love to Ride, the campaign aims to encourage people to build healthier habits by making everyday journeys more active, whether that’s walking to the bus stop, cycling for leisure or wheeling to work.
Participants can earn points every day they stay active with the chance to win fantastic prizes, and best of all, it’s free to take part - so why not get your team moving this May and join the challenge?
FREE SIGN LANGUAGE AWARENESS SESSIONS FOR BUSINESSES
Following their recent Culture for All award win, Burnley Signing Choir are offering free one-hour Makaton taster sessions for local businesses as part of their mission to make Burnley more inclusive and accessible.
Makaton is a simple communication method that uses signs, symbols and speech to help people with learning or communication difficulties better understand and connect with others.
The friendly sessions will teach businesses a few basic skills that could make a big difference to customers and visitors.
If you're interested in taking part in a free, hour-long workshop, please email burnleysigningchoir25@yahoo.co.uk.
GET INVOLVED IN THE NATIONAL YEAR OF READING 2026
Businesses and organisations across Burnley are being encouraged to support the National Year of Reading 2026 campaign by becoming a Pledge Partner and helping inspire more people to enjoy reading.
There are lots of ways businesses can get involved, from displaying campaign materials and promoting reading initiatives to encouraging employee participation and hosting exclusive monthly events.
If this sounds like something you and your business are interested in, click on the link below to find out more.
GIRLS SUPPORTING GIRLS: GET INVOLVED THIS MONTH
Are you a young woman or girl over 14 years old? Would you like to join a safe space?
Take part in a free event with Participation Works for a Girls Support Girls session on Wednesday 13th May.
Taking place from 11.30am - 2.30pm, you can enjoy free hot drinks and snacks while taking part in creative activities with fellow girls.
There will also be complimentary sanitary products available for all participants.
The event takes place at Community Corner at Charter Walk Shopping Centre.
INSPIRE: FREE TRAINING FOR BURNLEY BUSINESSES
Free training is currently available for Lancashire professionals, where you can take a variety of courses on alcohol awareness, drug awareness and emerging trends, intro to inspire and naloxone and overdose awareness.
The courses are available to attend online, or if you have six or more members of staff, they are happy to provide in-house training.
These courses are available to help you feel confident supporting people who may be struggling with drugs or alcohol.
To request a training session, just follow the link below and fill out the form.
BURNLEY BUSINESS EXPO 2026
Ready to grow your business, make new connections and put your brand in front of the right people?
Join Radio Burnley on Thursday 25th June from 10am - 3pm at The Landmark for the Burnley Business Expo, where you'll be able to network with local businesses, promote your products and services and build valuable new relationships across Lancashire.
Whether you're an established business or just starting out, this is your chance to amplify your voice and be seen.
Stand spaces are available from just £75 and VIP packages are available too! To find out more email studio@radioburnley.com.
HAVE AN EVENT THIS MONTH? WE WANT TO KNOW! 👀
We want to showcase your events on the Discover Burnley website! It’s really easy to submit your events – just click on the link below and you can upload all the details directly, ready for us to approve.
We also feature lots of events in our weekly round-ups on social media, so make sure to submit yours for extra promotion.
CELEBRATING SOMETHING WITHIN YOUR BUSINESS? LET US KNOW! 🎉
Whether a member of staff has reached a milestone, you've raised fantastic funds for a charity or you're celebrating something special within your team - we want to know so we can shout about it in our newsletters and across our social media channels!
It’s really easy to let us know - just tag us in your social media posts @discoverburnley or email us at marketing@discoverburnley.co.uk .
LET US SHARE YOUR STORY ON SOCIAL 📣
We're always on the lookout for brilliant local businesses and organisations to showcase on Discover Burnley's social media channels.
We'll pop in, film a short, engaging video showcasing what you do best, and share it with our online audience - all for free. All you need to do is provide a member of staff who's happy to be on camera - we'll take care of the rest.
Click play below to explore some of our recent social media content showcasing Oliver's Cafe, Electron Records and Burnley Cricket Club.
Get in touch at marketing@discoverburnley.co.uk for social media support and to book your slot.
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