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Latest business count data shows there were 1,465 green industry businesses operating across Lancashire in September 2026. While this represents a small decrease from 1,520 businesses in 2025, it tells only part of the story. Looking over the longer term, the number of green businesses has increased dramatically from fewer than 850 in 2010, highlighting how environmental sustainability has moved from a niche activity to a significant part of the county's economy.

The data suggests Lancashire's green economy may be entering a new phase. Much of the rapid expansion seen throughout the 2010s has now created an established base of businesses working in areas such as renewable energy, low-carbon construction, environmental services and clean technologies. Rather than continuing to grow through large numbers of new business start-ups, the sector appears to be maturing, with some consolidation taking place as businesses adapt to changing markets and economic conditions.

There are also important differences across Lancashire. While areas such as Preston, West Lancashire, Burnley and Fylde recorded modest growth in green business numbers between 2025 and 2026, others, including Lancaster, Blackburn with Darwen and Wyre, saw small reductions. These local changes remind us that economic transitions do not happen evenly. Different places respond to new technologies, investment opportunities and market conditions at different speeds.

What remains clear, however, is that the green economy has become an increasingly important source of innovation and opportunity. Many of these businesses are small and medium-sized enterprises, showing that the transition to a more sustainable future is not being driven solely by large organisations. It is also being shaped by local employers, entrepreneurs and communities.

For learners following the Morecambe Bay Curriculum, this matters because the jobs of the future are likely to be influenced by the same forces driving these changes. Whether working in engineering, digital technologies, construction, manufacturing, environmental science or business, future careers will increasingly require an understanding of sustainability and resource efficiency. The growth of green businesses over the past decade demonstrates that these skills are becoming more valuable across a wide range of occupations.

The story behind the data is therefore not simply one of rising or falling business numbers. It is a story about economic transformation. As Morecambe Bay and Lancashire respond to the challenges of climate change and the transition to net zero, today's learners will have an opportunity not only to work in the green economy, but to help shape what it becomes. The future is not something waiting in the distance. It is already emerging in the businesses, industries and communities that surround us today.

One of the most exciting aspects of the green transition is seeing how global challenges are creating local opportunities. If this article has sparked ideas about how green industries, sustainability or future careers could support learning within your setting, I'd be delighted to hear from you. Helping schools, colleges and partners understand the changing world of work is a key part of my role, and I welcome conversations on how labour market intelligence can inspire the next generation across Morecambe Bay.