1. One West Lancashire 5 th November 2014 West Lancashire Economy Study 2014 Ian Gill, Deputy Assistant Director Housing & Regeneration Paula Huber, Economic Regeneration Manager

2. West Lancashire Economy Study 2014 West Lancashire Economy Study 2009 Regeneris Consulting with Lambert Smith Hampton - commissioned March 2014 WLBC, LCC & HCA Elected Member consultation events Signed off September 2014

3. West Lancashire Economy Study 2014 Two Parts: Part One (Paula Huber) – Economic Evidence Base Key Statistics Forecasts Comparative districts Part Two (Ian Gill) – Recommended 8 core themes – Recommended Actions – Economic Development Strategy 2015-2025 – Next Steps

4. West Lancashire Economy Study 2014 Covering the whole of the Borough, particular focus on Skelmersdale’s economic issues & opportunities: – the most significant hub of population & economic activity – the area most in need of intervention – the area where most change is likely to occur Developing the Economic Evidence Base: – Datasets and analysis – Consultation – Economic development agendas

5. West Lancashire Economy Study 2014 Key points from the Economic Evidence Base: 110,000 residents (9% of Lancashire’s population) 62% live in three main urban settlements 40% Skelmersdale (41,000) Supports 45,000 jobs (7% of Lancashire) 40% Skelmersdale Key Sectors: Manufacturing Distribution Retail & warehousing Public sector Strong agricultural sector (supports over 2,000 jobs)

6. West Lancashire Economy Study 2014 15% of Lancashire’s total commercial floor space 1.56m sq m of employment floor space 81% industrial, 10% retail, 7% office Low cost and competitive International and well-known household names: – Pepsico-Walkers – Pilkington Group – SCA Hygiene – Turtle Wax – Hottershoes

7. West Lancashire Economy Study 2014 Accessibility to ports, labour, markets and major population centres Within Lancashire but strong relationships with LCR and GMCR Currently a net exporter of labour 2,200 net workers leave the Borough daily 26% to LCR, 10% to Lancashire, 10% to GMCR Strong employment growth (2003-12) Increase of 6,800 jobs across the Borough Increase of 2,200 jobs in Skelmersdale Average growth out-performing GB 3% p/a compared with 0.1% GB Unemployment levels lower than GB average 1.8% claimant count (2.4% GB)

8. West Lancashire Economy Study 2014 Employment Growth 2003-2012

9. West Lancashire Economy Study 2014 Labour Market Trends – In 2012/13 80% of 16-64yr olds economically active (exceeding national average) However: – 72% of unemployment claimants live in Skelmersdale – ¼ claiming for over a year – 20-25% OWB claimants in some Skelmersdale wards – 30% of residents with no qualifications – c.50% of residents work in lower skilled, lower wage roles

10. West Lancashire Economy Study 2014 Future Forecasts 2013-2023: – Increase of 5,800 jobs – Strong growth rates, double+ Lancashire LEP average – 80% of growth within: Wholesale and retail Professional services Administrative and support services

11. West Lancashire Economy Study 2014 Employment Growth 2013-2032 GVA per job 2013-2032

12. West Lancashire Economy Study 2014 Part Two: – Recommended 8 Core Themes – Recommended Actions – Economic Development Strategy 2015-2025 – Next Steps

13. West Lancashire Economy Study 2014 Eight Core Themes Stimulating Change Providing the right scale and mix of Employment Sites Housing as a Driver for Change Revitalised Town Centres A Better Connected West Lancashire Promoting the Place Supporting the Rural and Visitor Economy Advantage through Knowledge and Skills

14. West Lancashire Economy Study 2014 Potential Projects and Action Plan: Skelmersdale Leadership Board Consider the potential for the allocation & delivery of additional employment land, Skelmersdale Support for the delivery of housing estate improvements Skelmersdale town centre Skelmersdale Rail Link and Station/Transport Hub Improving Ormskirk as a market town

15. West Lancashire Economy Study 2014 Pedestrian/cycling improvements Rail Investment in West Lancashire Develop a Skelmersdale brand Improve the positioning of West Lancashire as a visitor destination Improved secondary school provision in Skelmersdale Improve the Skills Gap and Raise Qualification Levels

16. West Lancashire Economy Study 2014 Next Steps: Draft Economic Development Strategy 2015-2025 Consultation Period 14 th Jan – 25 th Feb 2015 Cabinet – March 2015 Delivery of Key Asks and Action Plan Partnership working - public/private and community/voluntary sector