A ROSSENDALE entrepreneur has been invited to join the valley's Chamber of Commerce next month.

Stephen Ashworth, managing director of leading developers the Hurstwood Group, said: "The Hurstwood Group is involved in a number of significant developments across Rossendale and being part of the Chamber of Commerce underlines our commitment to the area.

"We are delighted to be invited to join a group, which has such an influential role to play representing the voice of businesses in the area." President Clive Balchin said: "I am determined to ensure the Chamber is a strong, powerful and united voice for businesses."