Overview of Multi Area Agreements in Lancashire Martin Kelly Director of Economic Development

Lancashire’s MAAs (Agreed & Proposed) Pennine Lancashire - ‘A Transformational Agenda’ Fylde Coast - ‘Unlocking the Potential’ Mid Lancashire - ‘Building on Success’

Pennine Lancashire MAA Rationale and key objectives To transform Pennine Lancashire and increase prosperity to enable everyone to enjoy a better quality of life.

Pennine Lancashire MAA Key outcomes and “Asks” of Government Improving Rail links / Transport infrastructure Addressing Worklessness Increased HE provision Higher value employment sites Digital Connectivity Restructuring of the housing market Key transport and infrastructure priorities: Improving connectivity with Manchester and Leeds linking transport planning more effectively to the economic and housing growth policies of the area

Pennine Lancashire MAA Key housing market priorities: Securing housing and neighbourhood regeneration alongside housing growth. Key economic – spatial relationships Relationship with Greater Manchester City Region to be developed Key economic priorities New Economic Development Company Focus on advanced manufacturing, environmental technologies, medical applications, creative and digital Public sector job relocation Key spatial priorities Development of a Pennine Lancashire Spatial Guide to integrate economic, housing and transport elements Work with Regional Planning Body to develop Local Green Belt Study of east Blackburn/ Rishton for Whitebirk Phase II

Fylde Coast MAA Rationale and key objectives A transformational agenda to be achieved by unlocking the potential of the Fylde Coast through the MAA.

Fylde Coast MAA Key outcomes and “Asks” of Government Commitment to reinvigorate and regenerate Blackpool Improving Transport Infrastructure Growing, diversifying and enhancing the quality of the business base Tackling fundamental housing issues Sustaining & improving the visitor economy and creating a high quality cultural experience Coastal protection and maximising the associated public realm Key economic priorities New Economic Development Company Public Sector Job Relocation/ Consolidation

Fylde Coast MAA Key transport and infrastructure priorities Secure a commitment for the delivery of critical road improvements - A585 and M55 to Norcross link Substantial improvements in public transport Blackpool Airport development Key housing market priorities Improving housing affordability, quality and sustainability Introducing measures to tackle concentrations of the very poor quality private rented sector and associated deprivation Key spatial priorities Fleetwood – Thornton Development Corridor and ICI Hillhouse BAE systems at Warton

Mid Lancashire MAA Rationale and key objectives To build upon current success by enhancing economic and jobs growth, whilst improving opportunities for residents and ensuring sustainable growth in the long term.

Mid Lancashire MAA (Draft) Key outcomes and “Asks” of Government Unlocking the full potential of the Mid Lancashire economy Strategic Regional and other major employment site Exploiting growth potential of Lancaster and Uclan Universities Targeted local enterprise support Quality employment and tackling unemployment and worklessness Energy Tourism/Heritage

Mid Lancashire MAA (Draft) Ensuring we have the infrastructure to support our ambitious plans for further economic growth Integrated Transport and High Speed 2 priority Taking full advantage of the digital age Ensuring the housing offer meets resident needs and is capable of attracting people from elsewhere Maximising our excellent knowledge, innovation and skills potential Enhance knowledge and innovation Improve skills levels

Common Issues Economic Development New Economic Development Companies Single Investment Frameworks with NWDA Housing Single conversation with HCA for Housing Investment Package Working with CLG on selective licensing for private landlords (PL &FC) Transport, Infrastructure & Connectivity Working with Agencies (DFT, the HA and Network Rail) to secure commitment for infrastructure developments Aligning of Local Transport Plans

Common Issues Skills, Worklessness & Employment Developing an Employment and Skills Strategy with Section 4 powers Working with relevant agencies (CLG/DWP/NHS) on worklessness reduction and employment initiatives – i.e. Co- Commissioning of Flexible New Deal and development of NHS offer for workless individuals and those in work at risk of becoming workless Committed to driving up skills base and link up with businesses Strategic sites Partners to work with Govt / NWDA to establish and prioritise strategic sites Spatial Plans

Sub Regional Integrated Strategy Formally agree set of priorities for the sub-region SRIS themes – Housing, Planning, Transport, Economic Development MAA frameworks and analysis form key building blocks of Sub Regional Integrated Strategy

Collaborative Working Examples Fylde Coast MAAMid Lancashire MAAPennine Lancashire MAA Joint Cultural StrategyCombined LDF for Chorley Preston and South Ribble Joint Housing Strategy Shared Financial Services Chorley and South Ribble Joint Economic Strategy Combined Waste collection Service for Fylde and Wyre Street Scene pilot in South Ribble Joint Nightime Noise Service Shared Building Control Service (Burnley and BwD)

Summary MAA AgreedGovernance Arrangements EDC Pennine Lancashire January 2009EstablishedDecember 09 Fylde CoastOctober 2009Pending Mid LancashireConsultation underway with Government and due to be agreed by March 2010 In developmentN/A