Burnley explores investment with property breakfast

Burnley Council is hosting a property and investment event at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester on 19 June, with Sir Howard Bernstein confirmed as a speaker.

The Investment & Property Breakfast will look at the latest property developments, economic trends and investment opportunities on Manchester's doorstep. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with senior developers, investors and lenders who are active in the market and have recent first-hand experience of investing in Burnley.

Sir Howard Bernstein, chief executive of Manchester City Council, will be among the key speakers. With the new direct rail link from Burnley to Manchester operational from December 2014, Bernstein will be sharing his knowledge of how improved connections can transform local economies, and how the new rail link can benefit both the Burnley and Manchester economies.

• The event will run from 7.30am until 9.30am. To reserve your place at this free-to attend breakfast please email Kelly Smith at ksmith@burnley.co.uk