Wyred Up is a free business support network for all businesses and organisations, of all industries and sectors, or for contributors to Wyre’s economy.
Wyre Council and local business community leaders created the networking group in 2008. The aim of the network is to help businesses connect and to encourage stronger trade across the borough.
The network plays a crucial role in connecting individuals, fostering relationships, and creating mutually beneficial opportunities. Our members can share information, ideas and resources. We promote collaboration and growth for both people and businesses in Wyre.
Wyred Up has allowed members to discover new partnerships, attract clients, and even find job opportunities.
Wyred Up member benefits
Wyred Up members are offered discounts from partners and other member’s businesses, ranging from advertising, professional services, marketing and other services.
The network hosts free events and meetings with local service providers and external specialist consultants. The Economic Development team at Wyre also provide updates on funding opportunities, business support services, planning updates, research and development assistance, sector updates, and legislation which affects businesses.
Our partners
Thank you to our partners for helping to make Wyred Up a great service for businesses in Wyre:
- The Small Business Academy, offers a range of funded support programmes and a team of business advisors you can chat to. The team provide the tools, knowledge and skills you need to make your business a success. Visit the Small Business Academy
- The Boost Lancashire Business Support desk is available to all business across Lancashire, the team provide guidance on what private sector business support is available, and access to events and other relevant networks and membership groups. To find out more visit Boost Lancashire
- The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) helps small businesses in achieving their ambitions. To find out more visit Federation of Small Businesses
- Lancashire Careers Hub provides the resources to support high-quality career programmes. To find out more visit Lancashire Careers Hub
Events
Wyre Council is hosting a free event on Thursday, 12 June (3pm – 5.30pm at the Civic Centre, Poulton-le-Fylde) to help small and medium-sized enterprises across Wyre and the Fylde Coast access public sector contracts. This is a fantastic chance for businesses to learn how to navigate the tendering process and explore new growth opportunities.
This informative session will provide a comprehensive overview of the new Public Procurement Act, helping local businesses understand the latest changes and how to navigate the tendering process effectively. Attendees will also receive updates on the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Business Support initiatives, including upcoming bid and tender writing workshops. The event is designed to encourage collaboration among smaller businesses in Wyre and the wider Fylde Coast, as well as partnerships with larger firms, to increase their chances of securing local public sector contracts.
To summarise, the event will cover:
- An overview of the new Public Procurement Act
- Updates on UKSPF Business Support
- Information on bid and tender writing workshops
- Opportunities for collaboration between local businesses
To book, please visit www.tickettailor.com/events/wyrecouncil
Join Wyred Up
If you are interested in joining Wyred up, email regeneration@wyre.gov.uk, or call 01253 887261.
Further information on business support
The Economic Development team have a wealth of business experience between them and would be delighted to discuss your business needs, your ideas for a business, or the other ways you would like to invest in the borough.
Wyred Up newsletter
To keep up to date with the latest news from Wyred Up and Wyre Council, you can sign up to our Wyred Up newsletter.
Sign-up to the Wyred Up Newsletter
Previous newsletters
Wyred Up April 2025 Newsletter