Laura Sharman 15 March 2018

Chorley Council outlines ambitious digital hub plan

A £8.4m scheme is set to put Chorley Council at the centre of the digital sector in Lancashire.

The council has received over £4.1m funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to help create an advanced digital office park.

The scheme will include 54,000sq ft of state-of-the-art office space to provide hundreds of high value jobs. The centre will have a high capacity server, super-speed broadband and an intensive business incubation facility.

Leader of the council, cllr Alistair Bradley, Chorley Council leader, said: ‘This is one of the most significant business developments to happen in Chorley for a generation and it will drive forward economic growth.

'It has been estimated by independent experts that it could generate an additional £18.5m for the Chorley economy.’

The 2.8 development is part of the council’s larger Digital Health Village masterplan for the 32 acre site.

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