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DELIVERING THE FOUR-PRONGED ATTACKCumbria’s Strategic Investment Plan

#fourprongedattackJuly 2016

To drive this growth, the Plan identifies four priorities that reflect our economic assets:

• Advanced Manufacturing Growth

• Nuclear and Energy Excellence

• Vibrant Rural and Visitor Economy

• Strategic Connectivity of the M6 Corridor

This is the right focus for Cumbria and utilising the SEP we have sought to identify and deliver interventions based on, and informed by, these priorities. We have made significant progress in delivering projects and programmes to meet these priorities and have big ambitions to drive economic growth even faster. This document articulates our plan.

Our ambition aligns with the priorities of the Government and recognises that the Cumbrian economy is a core part of the Northern Powerhouse and the UK’s global proposition. The success of Cumbria is pivotal to that of the wider UK. Not simply in terms of the, jobs, exports and revenue created by Cumbria’s businesses, but in terms of

its nationally significant assets. Cumbria will continue to anchor the UK nuclear sector, meet the UKs future energy needs and drive innovation through our world class advanced manufacturing sector.

What makes us unique is the combination of Cumbria being a great place for business innovation and enterprise with a world-class environment, landscape and quality of life offer. Our plan is to enhance this and promote this with a long-term programme of delivery through our four economic drivers of:

• Infrastructure Improvements

• Skills Development

• Business Support

• Environmental Sustainability

This document articulates our strategic approach to investment and priorities for the next five years. In particular it establishes the role of growth deal in supporting growth and Cumbria’s contribution to the UK economy.

The Cumbria Strategic Economic Plan (SEP) for 2014 – 2024 recognises Cumbria’s potential to become one of the fastest growing economies in the UK. Local partners are committed to deliver the SEP and this document demonstrates how we are working collaboratively and our track record of delivery.

1. INTRODUCTION

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Cumbria’s vision sets out how we

can create 31,500 new jobs and boost the economy by a

further £1.3bn

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Cumbria has a unique and compelling offer to businesses and investors in the global economy, creating a robust foundation for the future growth of the economy with forecast investment for Cumbria out-stripping major urban conurbations.

2. CUMBRIA’S OFFER


Cumbria’s offer can be summarised as:

National connectivity provided by the M6 and West Coast Mainline.

Strength in the agri-food sector linked to food and drink provenance.

International connectivity created by our ports and airport.

The historic City of Carlisle and attractive market towns with an increasing supply of quality employment land, housing, leisure, shopping and education facilities.

A world-class landscape and quality of life to match.

Strong private sector commitment to investment in workforces and apprentices.

The energy and water supplies needed to support the ongoing sustainable development of the UK economy, with investments worth more than £25bn in the pipeline.

Internationally-renowned visitor offer which has further potential to grow and add value.

A key engine of growth for the Northern Powerhouse.

World-class expertise, innovation and skills base in nuclear, energy and specialist manufacturing.


£25bnnew investment over

next decade

Moorside Nuclear power station £20bn

31,460new full time jobs

Walney Wind Farm

£2bn

National Grid investment

in North West Coast connections

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GSK £350m

BAE Systems Successor

Programme £650m

United Utilities pipeline £300m

Additional economic output of

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new homes

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Planned investments in Cumbria have a potential value of

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Cumbria’s Excellence

Cumbria is a place of opportunity. The County is a key part of the Northern Powerhouse, providing a strong and export orientated economy (worth over 10bn a year in GVA) and the power, water and environment that underpins the wider UK economy. This strength is reflected in the level of investments coming into our County over the next decade, approximately £25bn in total with five of the eight largest proposed investment projects in the North West being delivered in the county.

Cumbria’s beautiful landscapes and stunning natural environment hosts a dynamic and diverse economy. Cumbria’s businesses include those playing a leading role in hi-tech fields like energy, nuclear and advanced manufacturing, but also in those sectors that capitalise on the geography of the county like logistics, food production, farming and forestry production, plus our globally-recognised tourism offer. These strengths already have attracted major industries and investment, from large household names to dynamic small and medium sized businesses, many of which form our dynamic manufacturing supply chain and drive innovation.

We are a high-performing economy with a plan and ambition to grow further. Cumbria is in the top performing LEP areas on indicators such as employment in export intensive sectors and manufacturing. It is also one of the top performing LEPs for enterprise survival and has the highest proportion of apprentice qualifications in the country. In both national and international terms, it’s a great place to invest, do business and live.

Top LEP for concentration of employment in manufacturing - 16.4% compared to 8.4% nationally and 10.5% in Northern Powerhouse

Top LEP for concentration of employment in export intensive sectors - 19.4% compared to 14.9% nationally and 15.2% in Northern Powerhouse

Top LEP for proportion of GVA derived from manufacturing - 24.4% compared to 10.0% nationally and 13.5% in Northern Powerhouse

Third highest LEP for business density - 861 per 10,000 working age pop compared to 685 nationally and 560 in Northern Powerhouse

Second highest LEP for business survival to 5 years - 46.7% compared to 41.3% nationally and 40.5% in Northern Powerhouse

Top LEP for proportion of working age population with an apprenticeship qualification - 5.1% compared to 3.1% nationally and 3.6% in Northern Powerhouse

Second highest LEP for proportion of people working in skilled trades occupations - 15.9% compared to 11.4% nationally and 11.7% in Northern Powerhouse

Fourth fastest growth area over the last

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Invest in Success

Cumbria is an internationally-recognised centre of nuclear excellence, with the capability to lead the way on a range of large-scale, nationally significant nuclear infrastructure projects that will contribute towards economic growth, not just for Cumbria but for the UK as a whole. The leading example of this is the proposed Moorside Nuclear Power Station located next to Sellafield which is a world leader in spent fuel reprocessing and management of nuclear waste. When complete Moorside will account for 7% of the UK’s future electricity requirement.

Within the UK, the international nuclear industry is valued at £95bn and is growing by approximately 2.1% per annum. Countries across the globe are investing in new nuclear power generation as well as decommissioning, meaning Cumbria is uniquely placed to export its skills and technology to an increasing global market.

Cumbria has long-standing expertise relating to the defence nuclear sector and the development of micro-nuclear reactors which could provide a cost-effective, reliable solution in emerging countries which have an increasing demand for electricity.

The role of BAE Systems in the design, build, test and commission and through-life support of nuclear submarines is one of the key economic pillars of the county. Employing in excess of 7,000 people, BAE supports a highly technical UK based supply chain, many located locally. This is supporting the build of the seven boat Astute Class submarine programme and the design and delivery of the new four boat Successor programme.

The county is also is home to specialisms in low-carbon energy generation and technological innovation in clean technologies including the DONG Energy scheme off Walney. The low carbon energy sector already supports approximately 400 businesses employing 8,100 people.

Cumbria’s nuclear and energy excellence has contributed to the growth of a plethora of market-leading specialist engineering companies such as James Fisher, React Engineering, TIS, Safety Critical as well as major international firms such as Amec, Babcock International, Carillion, Doosan Power Systems and Energy Solutions.

These firms are part of productive cluster of industrial expertise ranging from the design and production of submarines, specialism in subsea technologies and support for oil & gas to the production of new forms of currency, tyres, biopharmaceuticals, food and textiles. Firms including GlaxoSmithKline, Innovia Films, Siemens,

Centrica , Pirelli, McVities, New Balance, Sealy and Kimberly Clark are all key engines of growth.

CUMBRIA’S OFFERWithin the UK the international nuclear industry is valued at

£95bn and is growing approximately 2.1%

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These industries are focused on our attractive towns which enjoy a good supply of employment sites, leisure, retail, housing and education facilities. The largest of these settlements is the cathedral city of Carlisle.

Cumbria has a burgeoning educational offer, and alongside our colleges, the county is home to the successful University of Cumbria while the University of Manchester, University of Central Lancashire and Askham Bryan College all have facilities in the country.

With 150 miles of coastline, extensive agricultural and woodland resources and an abundance of water, Cumbria has natural assets that few other areas of England can compete with. These features are already being harnessed to develop offshore wind, hydro, marine, solar and biomass energy together with a high-quality agricultural and food production sector.

These natural assets are a core part of the attractions provided by the Lake District National Park, part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Frontier of the Roman Empire World Heritage Site (Hadrian’s Wall). These National Parks together with historic market towns, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) and unique coastal beauty amount to an unparalleled visitor offer.

Cumbria’s position astride the M6, A66, A69 and West Coast Mainline gives superb access to the rest of the Northern Powerhouse and central Scotland. Moreover the West Coast Mainline means the county is only 2 hours 40 minutes from the heart of London and we anticipate that these times can be reduced through future HS2 connectivity.

Cumbria has much to offer, both in terms of economic activity and its underpinning the economy of the wider UK and the Northern Powerhouse in particular. Fundamentally, Cumbria is a highly desirable place to live, work, play, invest and raise a family – something more and more firms are recognising. We believe that this quality of life, underpinned by a world-class natural environment and resources for the wider Northern Powerhouse can become a real driver of economic growth.

Cumbria attracts 41.5 million visitors

a year who generate £2.4bn for the economy


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3. WHERE WE WILL GET TO…

By meeting this vision we can create 31,500 new jobs and boost the economy by £1.3bn – 13.0% above baseline projections.

Delivery of our vision for Cumbria will be dependent on the success of each of the SEP’s priority areas, and what our success will look like is articulated below.

In 2024 Cumbria will be an internationally recognised destination for business and visitors. In particular the county will be known as a global leader in advanced manufacturing, nuclear engineering, energy production, tourism and food production. Supporting these sectors, the county will be home to a highly skilled and innovative workforce, a diverse range of employment sites, attractive City and town centres, a housing mix that can meet the needs of communities, reliable transport and infrastructure links… all framed by a world-class landscape.

Advanced Manufacturing Growth

In 2024:

• Cumbria will be globally recognised as a leading location for advanced manufacturing industries. • Existing manufacturers including, BAE, GSK and Pirelli, will continue to grow and expand and in so doing, facilitate the

growth of local supply chains and Cumbria’s international reputation. • Across the county there will be at least 7,300 more people employed in advanced manufacturing. • The county will be globally known as a world-class research and development and innovation base which will support

new start-ups and continue to attract highly skilled workers.• The links between the advanced manufacturing and energy sectors will be even strong stronger, with clusters of activity

allowing Cumbria to drive further economic growth, employment and critical innovation.• The University of Cumbria and further education sector will continue to attract students to Cumbria and help to deliver a

workforce with the skills required by industry.• More component parts will be made in Cumbria, with established clusters of supply chains business that can support a

range of businesses. • Based on collaboration between sector-

based supply chains, new products and services will be developed.

• The success and reputation of the county will help to attract further manufacturing businesses.

• Based on the quality and range of the manufacturing base, exports will be growing.

Our plans to grow the advanced manufacturing

sector will create 7,300 new jobs


In 2024:

• Our energy sector will be internationally recognised for its innovation, safety and legacy management.• A new nuclear power station is being delivered at Moorside alongside other cutting-edge energy schemes. These will

help the county produce 10% of the UK’s total electricity requirement. • We will utilise our natural assets to drive forward a low-carbon economy.• We will have the fit for purpose port, rail and road infrastructure to support the delivery of major nuclear and energy

development and the wider Cumbrian economy.• Utilising a highly-skilled work force with a successful national college for nuclear skills and a strong supply chain, we will

be a global leader and exporter of technology and expertise for the energy sector.• Cumbria will host an internationally-renowned cluster of world-class research and development and innovation facilities

which act as a springboard to sell our ideas, expertise and skills nationally and internationally. • The skills and technology needed to support the nuclear and energy sector will be utilised to help support innovation

and growth in other sectors in an international market.• Using our established expertise we will be delivering the next generation of nuclear powered submarines.• The nuclear and energy expertise in the county will build on its connections with the defence sector and develop links

with others, including in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors.

Strategic Connectivity of the M6 Corridor

In 2024:

• Cumbria will be home to well-serviced business parks along strategic routes, linking ports, airports and key roads and rail. These will help attract new businesses supporting further growth in the logistics sector and increased diversification availing of our manufacturing and energy excellence.

• Our modern airport and port facilities will support new and existing businesses and the energy sector. These facilities will also support the development of specialist clusters linked to the operation of the airport and ports.

• Cumbria will be home to strong further education providers and universities that will be collaborating to deliver the skills needed to support the wider economy.

• Carlisle will be a vibrant university city with growing student numbers and a strong Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) offer.

• Improved infrastructure will enable more predictable and reliable journeys from across Cumbria to the M6, this will support growth in the logistics sector, widen supply chain opportunities and increase the opportunities available to Cumbria’s labour force.

• Population, housing and commercial growth will mean Carlisle is recognised as one of the most dynamic cities in northern England.

• The combination of our natural assets, connectivity, quality town centres, 11,000 new homes in Carlisle, Eden and South Lakeland (approximately 18,000 County wide), quality employment sites and quality of life will ensure that the M6 corridor and Cumbria as a whole, is an internationally recognised place for a business to invest in.

• The Enterprise Zone in Carlisle will attract new investment and bolster the wider employment offer of Carlisle.

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Vibrant Rural and Visitor Economy

In 2024:

• We will have broadband coverage and 4G mobile phone coverage which will enable more businesses to locate in rural areas. This will be supported by rural growth hubs, rural employment sites and business support.

• Companies ranging from niche advanced manufacturing to research and development will be inspired by our stunning rural setting, suitable digital infrastructure and associated quality of life proposition.

• The Lake District and Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Sites are recognised as “must visit” destinations in global terms and act as a magnet drawing more visitors to Cumbria as a whole.

• There will be more overnight and longer visitor stays, which will help to increase visitor expenditure by £360m to more than £2.7bn.

• Underpinned by a world-class visitor offer that capitalises on emerging opportunities such as cultural tourism, business tourism, and Adventure Capital, Cumbria will have a more developed year-round visitor market helping to support new jobs.

• Employment in the visitor economy will be more attractive, underpinned with increased wages and training opportunities

• We will have secured profitable land management, farming and forestry industries by capitalising on diversification, adding value to their products, securing efficiency savings and identifying and establishing new markets such as carbon brokering and biodiversity offsetting.

• Our farming and food sector will continue to grow with Cumbrian food exported to a global market.• Improved local, national and international connectivity, will reduce the need for visitors to rely on private cars, and

making sustainable travel part of the attraction.• We will have attractive town and village centres and we will have continued to enhance and manage our environmental

infrastructure and landscapes which include three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. • A new Rural Enterprise Zone will support local enterprises and attract investment, securing Cumbria’s position as a

leader in food production and in managing environmental resources sustainably.• There will be at least 1,500 more affordable homes in rural areas which will support the economic vitality and vibrancy

of our rural communities.

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How We Will Measure Success

In order to monitor progress towards the ambition set out in the SEP we have identified the following economic indicators.

Key Indicator Earlier Ambition What we can achieve*Employment 15,000 more Full Time Equivalent Jobs

by 202431,500 more Full Time Equivalent Jobs by 2024

Superfast Broadband Coverage 100% by 2024 100% by 2024

% of UK electricity generated in Cumbria 7% by 2024 10%

GVA of Cumbria’s Economy Boost economy by £600m more than baseline projections (7.0% above baseline)

Boost economy by £1.3bn more than baseline projections (13.0% above baseline)

Proportion of firms facing skills gap 3% reduction in proportion of businesses facing skills gap

4% reduction in proportion of businesses facing skills gaps

Proportion of businesses reporting growth

5% increase in businesses reporting growth in employment or turnover

7% increase in businesses reporting growth in employment or turnover

* With additional support from Government the SEP target could be increased to reflect the potential of the LEP being able to drive forward additional economic activity and growth.

Cumbria can produce enough

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4. OUR STRATEGIC APPROACH

We have an ambitious vision for Cumbria and to achieve it we will need to bring forward an equally ambitious strategy. Cumbria is greater than the sum of its parts and our strategic approach is based on a long term programme of targeted investments and interventions in the four key drivers for the economy identified in the SEP.

Our four drivers are: Business Support, Skills Development, Infrastructure Improvements and Environmental Sustainability. Our programme of investment in the 4 drivers is designed to support our 4 core sectors (Advanced Manufacturing Growth, Nuclear and Energy Excellence, Vibrant Rural and Visitor Economy and Strategic Connectivity of the M6 Corridor), ensure we are maximising the benefits and synergies between our capabilities and support the emergence of new sectors. We call this the 4 x 4 approach.

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Environmental Sustainability

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Infrastructure Improvements

Thanks to our energy, water, business and landscape offer, Cumbria plays a critical role in supporting the UK economy and in driving forward the aspiration of the Northern Powerhouse. However in order to capitalise on the substantial economic opportunity in Cumbria we need to make sure the right infrastructure is in place. In particular we need to ensure we can deliver the employment and housing land and support the easy movement of people and goods in, out and throughout the county. Alongside these, we need to deliver the digital connectivity (both in terms of broadband and mobile coverage) to further enhance our links to the global economy and have critical flood resilience . These elements will support the growth

of our key priority sectors and maximise opportunity for the cross fertilisation and diversification of our key enterprises and services and with that, increase GVA.

The scope and scale of the strategic infrastructure needed to support the growth of Cumbria is far reaching and diverse. Our Cumbria Infrastructure Plan has taken an evidence based approach to identify the strategic priorities critical in underpinning the future sustainable growth of Cumbria. To make this happen we are already working with partners including Transport for the North, DfT, BIS, HCA, the Environment Agency, Highways England and Network Rail.

Strategic Aims

• Strengthened Cumbrian, Transpennine and national rail linkages to enhance our connectivity both within the county, but also with the key Northern Powerhouse cities and onwards to London and across the border to Central Scotland.

• Secure infrastructure improvements, additional capacity and resilience on the Cumbrian Coastal Line railway to support major development and the wider prosperity of Cumbria.

• Improve the A66, A69, A590, A591 and A595 corridors including a new Whitehaven Relief Road, Ulverston Bypass and Carlisle Southern Link Road.

• Improve public transport connections within the county, including transformational sustainable transport initiatives and strengthened links between West Cumbria and West Coast Main Line/M6 Corridor and within the Lake District National Park.

• Upgrade existing port facilities at Workington and support improvements at Barrow to help support the delivery of major new investments in the county.

• Delivery of passenger services to Carlisle thereby improving local connectivity with London, Belfast and Dublin with onward connections to Europe, Asia and America.

• Deliver flood and coastal defence improvements needed to protect homes, jobs and infrastructure and to open up new opportunities as well as improve resilience to the effects of climate change.

• Work with Government and partners to deliver the important schooling, digital, health and social infrastructure. • With the support of Government and suppliers, complete the roll out of

mobile voice and data services, and superfast broadband to all rural areas.• Through local plans enable the delivery of homes and

employment land needed to support the economic potential of Cumbria.

OUR STRATEGIC APPROACH


• Develop programmes that ensure that we retain and grow the right skills in Cumbria to maintain our landscape and natural capital, as well as capitalise on the direct economic opportunities it provides.

• Support jobs in environmental goods and services including the development and diversification of our current food and farming sector as well as the development of new low-carbon environmental goods and services.

• Support the development of our farming and food sector, together with export markets for Cumbrian food.

• Use our natural assets to generate new economic opportunities from ecosystem services and renewable energy.

• Manage our water, including through upland management and both natural and hard defences to ensure we maintain availability and increase flood protection to all key sectors and economic growth areas.

• Realise the financial benefits of low carbon and resource efficient approaches and provide further demand for emerging local businesses with the relevant products and services.

• Ensure our investment programme demonstrates best practice in terms of sustainability.

• Provide advice around low-carbon initiatives that can improve business performance and efficiency in addition to enhancing the environmental management approach throughout Cumbria.

Strategic Aims

Environmental Sustainability

Ensuring high standards of Environmental Sustainability is core to maintaining and enhancing Cumbria’s offer. It not only underpins much of our visitor and rural economic aspirations, it is part of the business environment, and an important factor in why people invest, work and live in Cumbria.

Areas such as the Lake District National Park are a unique selling point and part of Cumbria’s leading quality of life offer. In addition, current and potential Cumbrian jobs are linked to our natural capital. This ranges from our spectacular landscapes and cultural heritage to our clean air and water. However as demonstrated by the impact of major flooding, resilience must be a foremost consideration. To fulfill this potential we are working with partners including DfT, BIS, HCA, DEFRA, Environment Agency and Cumbria Flood Partnership.

Our strategic environmental sustainability aims are as follows:


OUR STRATEGIC APPROACH

Business Support

Business support in Cumbria has a vital role to play in enabling the county’s businesses to achieve their potential and consequently to grow and create more jobs. In particular we wish to put innovation to the forefront of LEP activity and ensure Cumbria is a key driver of innovation in the UK. To achieve this, we wish to achieve a co-ordinated programme of support across all economic sectors.

Cumbria has already led the way through the development of a Growth Hub funded by ERDF and the LEP Rural Growth Network. More recently the LEP has procured a Growth

Hub service; thereby providing a single point of access for all business support activity across the county in a manner aligned to national products and services. The Growth Hub will provide the umbrella for the delivery of a range of business improvement and capability development services and in so doing, help our businesses to maximise their potential and foster a stronger culture of business start-up. Building on our success we recognise the importance of working with partners including BIS and UKTI.

Our strategic business support aims are as follows:

• Develop an enhanced supply chain management programme across a range of sectors to ensure that Cumbrian businesses win more contracts and are supported to diversify and to grow both exports and re-shoring.

• Support innovation and the development of new technology-based products and services in addition to commercialisation support.

• Support innovation by supporting access to finance to facilitate investment in intellectual property.• Ensuring that start-ups and SMEs can easily access support appropriate to their requirements which will support

entrepreneurship and innovation. • Articulate Cumbria inward investment offer to help more investors and businesses choose Cumbria as a location for

investment.• Promote the employment opportunities and attract and recruit talented people to drive forward the growth plans of our

major businesses.• Achieve recognition as a centre of excellence for innovation and commercialisation.• Support businesses to invest in activities to improve their productivity and to increase their export growth potential.

Strategic Aims

Top LEP for concentration of employment in export intensive

sectors


Skills Development

The people of Cumbria are its most important resource. It is vital that our businesses are able to draw upon a well-skilled and flexible local workforce as well as continuing to encourage highly-skilled professionals to take advantage of the exciting variety of employment and business that our county offers. Cumbria has the highest rates of apprenticeships in the country and the Cumbria Skills Plan aims to grow the

potential of the workforce and respond to needs identified through a comprehensive assessment of the current and future labour market.

The LEP will continue to work with both the SFA to support implementation of the skills plan the Skills and Emplyoment Commission to support the area based review process.

Our strategic skills development aims are as follows:

• Ensure that all young people aged 16-19 in Cumbria are entitled to an appropriate range of post-compulsory education choices.

• Continue to develop a more detailed understanding of the evolving workforce needs including key sectors, enabling the delivery of a tailored skills solution.

• Further increase the number of apprenticeships in Cumbria by a further 20% and will accelerate high and degree apprenticeship take up.

• Address sector specific skills gaps and cross-sectional skills needs with the existing workforce, including addressing the skills profile demand for skills at Level 4+.

• The major infrastructure schemes will have a large skills demand this could impact the vibrant and growing SME sector in Cumbria, skills support for the SME sector will be targeted.

• Support employers to recruit from Cumbria’s cohort of unemployed and economically inactive residents including support for redundancy and economic restructuring and those wishing to re-skill to gain employment.

• Support adults in Cumbria who wish to up-skill at levels 2, 3 and 4, to improve their position in the labour market to respond to replacement demand projections.

• Support Economic demand for STEM related skills including skills demand created through innovation and commercialisation.

Strategic Aims

11% of young workforce are in apprenticeships

- highest proportion in UK


5. A FOCUS ON DELIVERY

The Cumbria SEP identifies four priorities for the Cumbrian economy:

• Advanced manufacturing growth

• Nuclear and energy excellence

• Vibrant rural and visitor economy

• Strategic connectivity of the M6 Corridor

These priorities can’t be treated in isolation or in a limited geographical sense. Their benefits will spread both spatially and amongst our businesses and skilled workforces. This will foster greater interdependencies that will both strengthen our areas of excellence and help develop clusters that will ultimately enhance the role of Cumbria in the national and global economy.

Supporting its priorities, the SEP has identified a range of key schemes that are designed to maximise economic impact. These are all consistent with the strategic approach and will enhance the overall growth and sustainability of Cumbria. Progress in delivering these is being made, and over the next 5 years more will need to be done.

Second highest LEP for proportion of people working

in skilled trades occupations


Manufacturing is the largest sector of the Cumbrian economy (worth £2,358m or 25% of Cumbria’s GVA and accounting for 35,000 jobs). This sector is particularly strong in the Furness Peninsula and along the A590 corridor where established blue chip firms like BAE Systems in Barrow-in-Furness and GSK in Ulverston are giving Cumbria the vote of confidence by bringing forward significant new investments (the value of projected investments in Furness alone is £1,820m). The importance of this industry in terms of knowledge, outputs and security is nationally significant.

While already enjoying a position of strength, the energy and nuclear engineering expertise in West Cumbria and the connectivity and education offer along the M6 corridor, mean this sector has potential for further significant growth across throughout the county. However for this to happen Cumbria needs to ensure its offer is right. In particular we need to ensure skills gaps can be addressed, and the required finance, supply chain, sites and transport linkages are in place.

The SEP identifies 3 broad areas as a focus for intervention to support the ongoing growth and development of the manufacturing economy:

1.1 Advanced Manufacturing Initiative

Cumbria is promoting a package of measures that seek to develop the skills of local workforces and supply chains to help both major business and SMEs increase their productivity.

Our programmes are already playing a major role by intensively supporting firms to acquire and build capacity and capability through the provision of specialist advice, training and networking. In doing so, they facilitate the growth and development of supply chains, throughout the county and work will need to continue in order to maximise the growth potential of this sector.

1 Advanced Manufacturing Growth

25% of Cumbria’s GVA comes from the

manufacturing sector - highest proportion in UK

What have we achieved:• Regional Growth Fund – Delivery of RGF grant programmes by LEP partners has helped to safeguard/create 227 jobs

and lever £13.125m of private sector investment, aligned with business support through the Growth Hub.• Kendal College Engineering facility, Advanced Manufacturing facility at the Furness College Campus and Advanced

Manufacturing Centre at Carlisle College – Investment of £3.2M in facilities is helping to provide the skills needed to support the manufacturing industry and with that, encourage and support the growth and diversification of this sector.

• STEM laboratories at the University of Cumbria. – This provides a critical local resource that will be capable of supporting the local economy boost higher level skills to support growth and innovation.

What we will now do:• Growing our Potential – This scheme will build on the RGF programmes to support manufacturing growth through

provision of grants and loans to unlock private sector investments and drive up productivity. The continuation of this programme will play an important role in supporting supply chain diversification and export growth.

• Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Programme – Utilise EU funding to deliver a supply chain programme designed to maximise the potential and opportunity to align the needs of our SME’s with sectors of growth within the County. In so doing it will also support investment and innovation.

• Skills Capital Programme – Comprising a skills capital fund to align with revenue based activity; this would be used to support the delivery of the outcomes identified as part of the Area Based Review.

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1.2 Growth in Ulverston

Bridging the M6 and Barrow is Ulverston. This town is home to major global brands like GSK and Siemens and moving forward it is intended to continue growing and developing the town. Nevertheless, the town also faces areas of highway and flood constraints.

While funding has now been secured to address many of the highway and flooding challenges in the town, there will be an ongoing need to identify and deliver improvements, both in Ulverston and along the A590 corridor.


What have we achieved:• Private Sector Investment – Planning permission for a new £350m GSK Bio-pharm facility was secured in 2015 and

with the confidence in supporting infrastructure being improved by the LEP, delivery is well under way.• Unlocked employment and housing land – Junction improvements are being delivered to support delivery of

investment at GSK, Lightborne Road and South Ulverson. These are critical in supporting new investment in the town, including GSK’s investment.

• Flood Alleviation – £5m of Growth Deal funding has been secured to deliver strategic flood defence improvements to support future growth of Ulverston and ensure the future resilience and sustainability of the town.

What we will now do:• Strategic improvements to A590 – Work with Highways England to deliver further improvements to the A590 corridor.

This is a priority within the Cumbria Infrastructure Plan and will address capacity constraints on the network to improve journey reliability between Barrow and M6 and in so doing support further investments.

• Housing Delivery – Work with the HCA to accelerate delivery of 1,200 new homes on Local Plan allocated sites within Ulverston.


What have we achieved:• Private investment in Waterfront Business Park – Delivery of BAE’s £370m investment programme is underway with

a new 28,000 sq m. logistics facility completed. Framed by this investment £7.2m is currently being invested to create serviced development plots to underpin additional private sector investment.

• Infrastructure to support Marina Village – Funding is being used to support delivery of essential site access which will facilitate housing development.

What we will now do:• Marina Village – Work with HCA to accelerate delivery of 600 new homes. This would anchor the future housing and

leisure offer in the town and enhance investment opportunities.• Barrow Port – Maximise opportunities for the port to

support Cumbria’s economy and the major investments from National Grid, Walney off-shore wind farm and BAE’s Successor Programme.

1.3 Barrow Waterfront

Barrow is an advanced manufacturing success story, home to firms like BAE and Kimberly Clark to build upon established businesses and workforces, the delivery of new investments at Barrow Waterfront will be essential. Proposals here contain two related elements – the Waterfront Business Park which will provide “ready to go” employment land adjacent to the commercial Port of Barrow. The Marina Village will deliver high-quality housing and amenities that will complement both Barrow town centre and the business park. Delivering these schemes would support the town’s existing strengths in the field of engineering maximising supply chain opportunities and the ability to utilise investment all enhancing wider economic vitality and attractiveness.

Development in Barrow can face viability challenges and there will need to be continuing work to ensure both these schemes can be brought forward to align with the opportunities being created by the BAE Successor investment programme, the delivery of a major extension to Walney Windfarm and the North West Coast Connections project with its proposals to create a tunnel beneath Morcambe Bay. To maximise this potential we consider it critical to enhance the accessibility of Barrow while also enabling delivery of critical sites.


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West Cumbria is home to one of the most diverse and experienced centres of nuclear expertise in the world forming a bedrock for the UK energy and nuclear sectors which is a driver for innovation and exports. The proposed delivery of a new nuclear power station at Moorside and associated transmission infrastructure now presents an opportunity to build on this status. However the energy expertise enjoyed by Cumbria is not just limited to nuclear power. Cumbria is a leader in the generation of renewable energy with significant on and off shore wind farms. Moreover the potential to deliver a cutting edge energy generating tidal lagoon off the Solway coast is being investigated.

The public sector will have an important role in helping to plan and deliver the infrastructure, skills and employment land that will need to combine to create an environment whereby Cumbria can continue to develop its role as a national centre for nuclear and energy excellence.

2.1 Centre of Nuclear Excellence

Proposals for a new nuclear power plant at Moorside present an opportunity to deliver lasting legacy benefits centred on high-value jobs and supply chains. Using this as a springboard, there is an opportunity to sell and export the UK’s unique skills and expertise in the fields of research, development and innovation in advanced fuel development, decommissioning including robotic decommissioning , spent fuel management and integrated waste management to the extensive and growing worldwide markets for nuclear new build, clean up and decommissioning.

Building on the strengths of the nuclear sector, there will be clear opportunities to cross fertilise the skills and expertise of our nuclear and energy development with other industry in the county.

Nuclear and Energy Excellence

What have we achieved:• Innovus programme – This has delivered £1.8M investment into R&D and helped to support business innovation

geared towards the energy sector. This has seen 59 projects supported with grants while commercialisation of new ideas is forecast to create 407 jobs.

• Energy Coast Campus – BIS has awarded £7.5m to invest in a new nuclear college at Lillyhall. This will build upon the established hub of educational facilities at Energus and West Lakes College.

What we will now do:• Nuclear Technology Innovation Gateway – This will provide a physical link between the University of Manchester’s

Dalton Nuclear Institute and the National Nuclear Laboratory. It will house world-class research facilities, test bed facilities and technology demonstrators; enhancing Cumbria’s role a global leader in the energy sector.

• Nuclear Related Skills Development – Building on the gaps and opportunity identified within the Cumbria Skill Plan to ensure there are appropriate training facilities. This will support local workers to access the new employment opportunities as well as ensure there is a skilled workforce to respond to employer needs.


2.2 Low Carbon Cumbria

Looking to ensure the benefits of Cumbria’s expertise can be spread throughout the county, the Low Carbon Cumbria programme seeks to improve the competitiveness of Cumbria’s businesses by giving resource and energy efficiency advice that can capitalise on the growing environmental goods and services sector.

Cumbria is already home to the DONG Energy Walney Wind Farm and there is considerable potential to derive further economic benefit from off shore wind energy production. These schemes have considerable investment value (the expansion of the Walney wind proposals are estimated to be £1.3bn) and can support high-skill supply chains linked to the servicing and maintenance of facilities.

What have we achieved:• Cumbria Business Environment Network (CBEN) – This programme has delivered free environmental support to

businesses, supporting their operation but also the establishment of specialist expertise within the County.

What we will now do:• Low Carbon Energy – Continue to support appropriate renewable energy proposals. We will also utilise £10m ESIF

funding to support Low Carbon Growth. This can support energy efficiency improvements, energy retrofit and could support to microgeneration schemes and further enhance our energy industry and low carbon credentials.

2.3 Infrastructure, Connectivity and Employment Sites

Infrastructure to provide sustainable and resilient connections between employers and their supply chain, markets and workforces is fundamental to maximising and spreading the economic potential of energy development. Energy schemes often require the transport of significant amounts of goods or material, or in the case of offshore facilities, the ability to access port facilities for installation and maintenance. In this context, the Port of Workington is a key strategic asset for Cumbria, providing multi-modal import and export facilities, making it strongly placed to support and exploit unprecedented levels of investment in industry in West Cumbria.

Investment in highway improvements and to address pinch points on key routes including the A595, A590 and A66 together with rail services and facilities, particularly the Cumbrian Coastal Railway, will help improve access to key employment and investment sites enabling delivery of major investments, but also strengthen linkages between the east and west of the County. In addition to this, a range of housing sites and necessary supporting infrastructure, will need to be identified and delivered to ensure the balanced and sustainable development of West Cumbria.


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scheme in the world

What have we achieved:• Station Hubs – Using “Devolved Majors” LGF funding £5m is been invested in station ‘hubs’ at Maryport and

Workington. These will support the movement of workers across west Cumbria and will support the rail led strategy for major new investments within the County.

• Improved facilities at Port of Workington – £4m investment including £2m of LGF to create a new road over rail bridge which will secure the resilience of access to the Port and adjacent development land.

• Delivering improved social facilities – A new secondary school in Workington, improvements at Whitehaven hospital, a new leisure centre in Workington and the University Technology College at Lillyhall are all recent investments. These will enhance the social fabric of west Cumbria and help the local population take full advantage of future opportunities.

What we will now do:• Deliver improvements to Coastal Railway – Reflected in the Cumbria Infrastructure Plan, improvements to the railway

are mission critical to delivery of nationally significant infrastructure projects. We will therefore secure developer and Government investment in rail infrastructure, including associated flood resilience measures, working with Network Rail to deliver critical improvements.

• Secure investment in employment sites - Work with nuclear partners and major business to encourage investment on priority employment sites including Lillyhall, Whitehaven Commercial Park, Leconfield and West Lakes Science Park. This will directly support the energy sector, but also maximise opportunities for supply chain businesses.

• Port of Workington and access to Northern Workington – Consistent with the Cumbria Infrastructure Plan we will deliver rail improvements to ensure the port is able to support nuclear new build and other major energy sector development while also opening up employment land that can exploit opportunities associated with port investment and the energy sector.

• Deliver housing and town centre regeneration – We will attract investment in and around Whitehaven to maximise regeneration and investment opportunities from the nuclear new build. Engagement of MCA will be important in driving forward housing delivery.

• Deliver improvements to the A595 Corridor – In line with the Cumbria Infrastructure Plan we will work to deliver a comprehensive range of improvements to the A595 Corridor including Whitehaven Eastern Relief Road. This will ensure its future capability and resilience to support substantial private sector activity.


Vibrant Rural and Visitor Economy

Cumbria’s modern, diverse and dynamic rural economy is leading the way in showing how rurality is a building block and opportunity rather than a constraint. The unique rural character of Cumbria has helped it become a leading tourism destination drawing upon internationally recognised destinations of the Lake District National Park, part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Site. Furthermore, the English Lake District is the UK’s nominated site for World Heritage Site inscription in 2017.

Cumbria is one of the UK’s most popular destinations, with 41.5 million visitors in 2014 generating £2.4bn for Cumbria’s economy while supporting 34,000 FTE jobs. While an essential industry in its own right, the positive perception of Cumbria as a destination is a core part of our wider offer which generates a positive image for seeking to invest or locate to the county while also providing an accessible recreation and leisure resource for the more densely populated Northern Powerhouse.

The visitor economy is just one strand of a diverse rural economy with businesses of all sizes from micro to multinationals operating across the range of sectors from digital to land-based and food & drink to specialist manufacturing. Well-established businesses sit alongside vibrant start-up activity, with family businesses a key feature of the business community.

3.1 World-Class Visitor Destination

A number of key interventions have been identified to fully realise Cumbria’s potential as a World-Class Visitor Destination. These will raise the profile of the county, and also improve visitor access and enjoyment. These are essential in delivering ongoing investment and growth of this key sector.

Our sustainable travel improvements for

visitors to the Lakes has already helped cut car journeys by 14%, while increasing visitor spend

by 7%

What have we achieved:• Delivering sustainable travel improvements – Through the See More programme £4.7m invested in the promotion

and delivery of a range of initiatives to increase the use of sustainable transport. This is complemented by the £2m investment in the Optimising Connectivity programme to increase the range of sustainable transport options available in the Lake District.

• Marketing and promotion – Cumbria Tourism continues to engage with Visit England and Visit Britain to ensure Cumbria is be marketed in national campaigns. Following the 2015 floods we have worked with local partners to deliver positive marketing activity in order to support recovery efforts including supporting a range of local events. We also hosted the Tour of Britain with a 1.5m TV audience and £2.2m of media exposure.

• Deliver Passenger Services from Carlisle Airport – LEP and DfT grants have been awarded to support the delivery of passenger services from Carlisle Airport. These will provide global connectivity to Cumbria, supporting investments, exports and the further sustainable growth of the county as a destination for international visitors.

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What we will now do:• Achieve World Heritage Site at Lake District National Park – This status will significantly enhance international profile

and attractiveness of Cumbria, supporting the continued growth of a sustainable visitor economy within the county.• Tourism Growth Plan – Implement a programme of activity to support the sustainable growth of the tourism sector with

a particular focus on improving the range and quality of visitor attractions in order to boost international visitor numbers thereby increasing the economic contribution of the sector to the UK economy.

• Hospitality Skills – In line with the skills plan we will support investment in hospitality training, including a potential hotel school, to help attract and recruit talent into the sector and support the growth potential of the visitor economy.

• Improved Visitor Access – We will continue to deliver innovative sustainable travel options between and within visitor destinations and key passenger interchanges. Flexible travel options will be a key element of our visitor offer.

3.2 Rural Growth Network and Growth Hubs

Cumbria’s rural economy is home to a variety of businesses with a high degree of diversification. To build on this there has been a recognised need for more business support and workspaces to support new and existing businesses. Our focus is on delivering new and improved employment sites and managed workspaces, delivering affordable housing and rolling out comprehensive superfast broadband and 4G mobile coverage. Delivering improved telecommunications will support innovation and help business across the County better connect and access global markets.

What have we achieved:• Superfast broadband – Using £3.6m of Growth Deal and £2.8bn of BDUK investment, the Connecting Cumbria

programme (phase 2) will achieve 97% broadband coverage. This supports the opportunity for rural business growth and diversification.

• Rural Growth Network – This £3.5m programme has provided new and improved rural employment sites and managed workspace alongside a wider network of hubs. In the region of 480 businesses and 900 jobs have been supported; drawing in £2.282m of leverage and multiplier spend of £24m, with 7,000 businesses engaging in networking activity.

• Supported SME Businesses – Through the Growth Hub we have delivered a co-ordinated and multi-layered programme of support for SME businesses. The Growth Hub has been particularly effective in engaging with businesses affected by the floods and has overseen the delivery of business recovery grants to over 650 businesses. All this supports diversification, resilience and growth while maximising opportunity around new and growing sectors.

What we will now do:• Support for Growth Hubs – BIS revenue funding will continue to be invested in the Growth Hub to ensure on-going

co-ordination of business support. This will be completed by use EAFRD and ERDF to deliver a co-ordinated and multi-layered programme of support for businesses.

• Digital Connectivity – We will work to ensure delivery of mobile phone coverage across the County together with delivery of broadband solutions for our rural communities. This will support the opportunity for rural business growth and diversification. This also supports the visitor economy with visitors expecting to have good connectivity when away from home.


3.3 Environmental Infrastructure

While business support and infrastructure improvements would help support existing strengths around tourism and rural industry, our quality environment and natural capital is an important asset in itself. This drives elements of our economy and creates an important part of our offer.

Recognising this role, it will be important for Cumbria’s Environmental Infrastructure to be utilised, managed and protected in a sustainable way. Set alongside these we need to ensure that Cumbria has the flood resilience needed to withstand the effects of climate change on homes, businesses and with that, future inward investment decisions.

What have we achieved:• Flood Recovery – There has been substantial efforts by all Cumbrian partners to help repair the infrastructure

damaged by Storm Desmond. This has included the high profile repairs to the A591 and the replacement of Pooley Bridge.

• Facilities at Newton Rigg College - Investments in farm facilities including the establishment of a new dairy farm which has led to an increase in student numbers in agri-related courses. These have been further complemented by LEP investment in a new sheep husbandry facility and an overhead linesman training academy.

What we will now do:• Business Flood Resilience Programme – A new programme is required to complement the work being undertaken

by the Environment Agency to strengthen flood defences but also to ensure additional resilience measures are implemented specifically targeted at safeguarding of jobs, restoring business investment confidence and improving infrastructure resilience to avoid disruption to business continuity following the effects of flood events.

• Growth in Agri Food sector - Support growth of businesses in the agri-food sector with a focus on boosting productivity, innovation and apprenticeships. In addition, there are opportunities for investment in dairy facilities to bolster the sustainability of the farming industry. These can build on the quality of environment in Cumbria and drive employment opportunities across rural communities.

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Strategic Connectivity of the M6 Corridor

The M6 corridor is a key artery for the county with its road and rail links connecting Cumbria with the rest of the UK. This connectivity is of strategic importance for Cumbria as the primary route into Cumbria, but also in joining up the county and thereby supporting the growth and diversification of business.

This connectivity supports a diverse economy with particular strengths in the logistics, manufacturing, digital and services sectors. This diversity, in combination with vibrant city and town centres, gives considerable potential for growth. A challenge will be to now realise this potential with housing and employment opportunities, attractive town centre offers and enabling infrastructure all critical. In particular Carlisle has significant plans for housing growth with up to 10,000 homes being proposed to the south of the City.

4.1 Employment Sites

Allowing businesses to maximise the opportunities presented by the M6 Corridor will rely upon the availability of a healthy mix of employment sites. The portfolio of sites along this route will need to continue improving at the key locations of Carlisle, Penrith and Kendal.

Improving this portfolio will be crucial to the operation of these settlements, but also the ability of Cumbria to respond to new investment opportunities and the ongoing growth of the advanced manufacturing and energy sectors and supply chains, including logistics.


What have we achieved:• Kingmoor Park Enterprise Zone – Kingmoor Park is now established as an Enterprise Zone offering an attractive and

competitive proposition to potential major investors at an accessible and prominent location.• Employment Sites In Penrith – Using Local Pinch Points Funding and the Cumbria Infrastructure Fund, we have

delivered highway improvements that have helped to unlock private investment of £1.9m AST Signs and £4.4m Greggs at Gilwilly Industrial Estate.

• Durranhill, Carlisle – Investment of £2m LGF at Durranhill has helped open up the site for the private sector and has supported investment by the Two Sisters Food Group.

What we will now do:• Deliver strategic employment land – Consistent with the Cumbria Infrastructure Plan we will support delivery

of strategic employment land identified in Local Plans at Gilwilly at Penrith, Scroggs Wood in Kendal, Mainline at Milnthorpe, the commercialisation at MOD Longtown together with the active promotion of the Enterprise Zone at Kingmoor Park..


4.2 Housing delivery

It needs to be recognised that the availability of employment land will not in itself trigger economic growth. It needs to be wrapped up as part of a wider offer which includes services, infrastructure and housing. The Cumbria SEP recognises the relationship between housing and sustainable economic growth across the county. Carlisle is the largest settlement in Cumbria and has real potential for large scale growth. Reflecting this, major expansion has been allocated to the south of the City.

Yet for growth to occur, assessments have shown how there will be a need to ensure there is sufficient infrastructure available. The ability for people and goods to move freely through and across town centres is especially important.

4.3 Cultural, Education and Leisure

There is a strong correlation between successful economies and the availability of a rich Cultural, Education and Leisure offer. In this respect, improving the offer of our towns and city will be crucial. Carlisle, in particular, has a strategic role to play as a City serving a hinterland that extends well beyond administrative boundaries.

Carlisle Railway Station on the West Coast Mainline and with the potential for HS2 connectivity, is a key gateway to Cumbria and the internationally significant energy and manufacturing clusters located within the County. More than that, the station anchors the southern extent of the City Centre where it is a key driver of economic activity. Building on this potential significant investment in Carlisle city centre is required to change perceptions and to help drive forward wider and ambitious plans for longer term growth.

What have we achieved:• Housing Growth – We have delivered significant levels of new homes across Cumbria with 930 completions in

2013/14 rising to 1300 in 2015/16. This demonstrates increased local confidence and potential for further growth.• Planning Growth in Carlisle – The Carlisle Local Plan, which plans an ambitious uplift in housing, has been completed.

Using a funding award from the HCA, work is now ongoing to masterplan a significant urban extension to the south of Carlisle.

• Kendal Infrastructure Improvements – Using £2.3m of LGF, a series of junction improvements, critical to supporting the delivery of the Local Plan are being implemented.

• Unlocking Housing Development – Utilising the Cumbria Infrastructure Fund, the LEP has overcome a number of site specific constraints, directly support the delivery of 116 homes at Penrith and Kendal.

What we will now do:• Masterplanning of Carlisle South – We will work with the HCA to develop proposals for the strategic growth of Carlisle.

In line with the Cumbria Infrastructure Plan, the major urban extension will require significant new infrastructure. Integral to this process will be a new link road connection from Junction 42 of the M6 to the A595.

• Housing Growth – We will work with the HCA and seek to secure the investment, including developer contributions, needed to drive forward the delivery of new homes.

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What have we achieved:• Clear vision for Carlisle City Centre – A comprehensive City Centre Development Framework through which the scale

of opportunity within central Carlisle has been prepared. This recognised the importance of Carlisle’s heritage assets and the role of the station and the opportunities associated with being a University City.

What we will now do:• Carlisle Citadel and Station Regeneration – Deliver a comprehensive transformation of Carlisle station to provide

better access, passenger facilities, freight capacity and HS2 readiness. This would anchor a wider regeneration area incorporating the old Courts / Citadel complex and other brownfield land to create a revitalised southern gateway to the City. This can deliver a mix of uses boosting the local economy by £40m per annum, and increase investor confidence.

• Carlisle University City – Support the further development of colleges and the University of Cumbria to provide important skills needed to grow the Cumbria economy while helping to position Carlisle as a University City.

• Investment in Penrith and Kendal – Bring forward opportunities to bolster the cultural and leisure offer of Kendal and Penrith.


6. OUR GROWTH DEAL INVESTMENT PROGRAMME

Current Growth DealTo date, Cumbria has secured £47.7m of Growth Deal funding from rounds 1 and 2. This is delivering a range of projects that will create 3,000 direct and indirect jobs with potential to generate £60m of public and private sector investment. While a significant return in its own right, the benefits of these projects are far wider with many of them supporting wider economic growth by developing supply chain opportunities, increasing the skills and training of our workforce, providing support for the growth and establishing of new businesses and supporting housing delivery.

Set out below is the profile of spend for the current programme as approved by the LEP Board in May 2016.

Ref Project Title Funding Amount Approved

2015/2016Spent

2016/2017 2017/2018 2018/2019 2019/2020 2020/2021

1.1 Barrow Advanced

Manufacturing Centre1,126,000 1,126,000 - - - - -

1.1 Advanced Manufacturing

Centre, Carlisle900,000 - 900,000 - - - -

1.1 Growing Our Potential 506,000 - - - - - 506,000

1.1 Cumbria Skills and Capital

Programme2,000,000 1,216,000 784,000 - - - -

1.2 South Ulverston

Infrastructure Improvements4,500,000 449,257 3,050,743 1,000,000 - - -

1.2 Ulverston Infrastructure

Programme - Flooding5,000,000 - - - - 2,500,000 2,500,000

1.3 Barrow Waterfront 7,178,470 1,462,993 2,537,007 3,178,470 - - -

2.3 Infrastructure Funding - Devolved Majors

7,800,000 931,774 6,068,226 800,000 - - -

2.3 Port of Workington- Road Access

2,000,000 - 2,000,000 - - - -

3.1 Optimising Connectivity 2,000,000 309,979 1,690,021 - - - -

3.1 Carlisle Airport 4,750,000 - 1,000,000 3,750,000 - - -

3.2 Connecting Cumbria 3,600,000 - 186,000 3,066,000 348,000 - -

3.3 Business Flood Recovery Grants

2,000,000 208,140 1,791,860 - - - -

4.1 Durranhill Access Improvements

2,000,000 2,000,000 - - - - -

4.2 Kendal Transport Infrastructure

2,300,000 364,249 550,751 - 1,385,000 - -

Total 47,660,470 8,068,392 20,558,608 11,794,470 1,733,000 2,500,000 3,006,000


Growth Deal 3The funding we secured is already having a significant impact, but we also recognise the importance of building upon our success. Guided by the strategic aims and subsequent investment priorities Cumbria has developed a transformative new pipeline of proposals that can be delivered by Growth Deal. These investments are compatible with the strategy expressed with this document and will enable Cumbria to maximise its contribution to the UK economy in terms of GVA, jobs and innovation, but moreover support deliveryof nationally significant investment in the county.

In total these schemes will support 5,582 jobs and help lever £387,951,787 of additional investment. We consider Growth Deal to be a critical element in the mosaic of funding needed to underpin the future sustainable development of our economy.

Set out below are the priority projects for Growth Deal 3.

Ref Project Title Funding Amount 2017/2018 2018/2019 2019/2020 2020/2021

1.1 Cumbria Skills and Capital Programme Phase 2 20,000,000 1,500,000 6,000,000 6,500,000 6,000,000

1.1 Growing our Potential Phase 2 20,000,000 500,000 4,500,000 9,500,000 5,500,000

1.2 Cross-a-Moor Access Improvements 2,440,000 310,000 710,000 710,000 710,000

2.1 Nuclear Technology & Innovation Gateway (NTIG) 15,000,000 2,000,000 6,000,000 7,000,000 -

2.3 Lillyhall North 8,500,000 1,500,000 3,500,000 3,500,000 -

2.3 Whitehaven Town Centre 11,235,456 2,941,436 4,294,020 4,000,000 -

2.3 Workington North Gateway Project 10,835,000 700,000 3,135,000 7,000,000 -

3.1 Optimising Connectivity Phase 2 5,000,000 290,000 1,710,000 1,500,000 -

3.1 Tourism Growth Programme 10,000,000 500,000 3,000,000 3,500,000 3,000,000

3.3 Flood Resilience Programme 25,000,000 500,000 7,000,000 7,500,000 10,000,000

3.3 Agri Sector Programme 15,400,000 1,250,000 5,250,000 5,250,000 3,650,000

4.3 Carlisle Citadel Station Gateway Development 13,760,000 520,000 5,840,000 3,880,000 3,520,000

4.3 The Citadels redevelopment 7,965,347 1,506,995 2,025,750 1,688,162 2,744,440

Total 165,135,803 14,018,431 52,964,770 61,528,162 36,624,440

Large Transport Majors Aligned to Growth Deal 3 are two proposals for DfT support to enable two transport schemes to be brought forward. These are:

• Enhancements to the Cumbrian Coastal Railway• Delivery of Whitehaven Eastern Relief Road.

Building upon this we are pro-actively engaging DfT, Network Rail, Highways England and TfN to clearly represent the pan northern benefits investment in Cumbria’s infrastructure can deliver.

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