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Cross Border Opportunities - Carlisle City Perspective Presentation by Jane Meek Director of Economic Development
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Carlisle Economy Issues and Opportunities Demographics Low Wage Economy Business / Sectors Skills Accessibility / Connectivity HE / FE
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Cross Border Collaboration ? Economic Similarities Economic Functional Area Assisted Area Status Statutory Duty Border Visions Borderlands Report
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Cross Border Opportunities Connectivity Economic Development Employment and Training
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Connectivity
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Connectivity (Transport Links) Scope priorities to upgrade key routes –M6 / M8 / A66 / A1 Outer ring o Upgrade of spur roads also o Increased critical mass to lobby o Link in to national planning and local strategies Fairer ‘fares’ deal for Public Transportation
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Connectivity (Digital) Broadband Updating of the minimum obligation for internet service Lobby Ofcom for change After roll out of current super fast development in Scotland Mobile Phone Coverage Funding for innovative thinking Affixing small scale equipment to public buildings to relay or boost signals Use a common voice to help produce a net gain
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Economic Development Joined up logistics plan Understand business needs in supply chain Link with Connectivity ideas ‘Tourism should be everyone's business’ Exploit border cultural and tourist links (e.g. Reiver history and west coast Sailing) A wider tourism proposition Food and Drink Sector Adding value in the Borderlands area (e.g. Meat processing) Marketing and building brands
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Economic Development (Continued) Modal shift for forestry transportation Road to rail Development of Longtown as a ‘Freight Dry Dock’ Energy Development Greater co-operation across areas Understanding skills shared in across Borders
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Employment and Training Formulation of a Borderlands Skills Audit Build understanding on the potential offerings from across the Borderlands area Exploit specialisation Enable greater transportation options Evidence led – DWP data to help inform Potential Engagement with Scottish Employment Forum Joined up approach to Apprenticeships across Council areas
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Maximising the Economic Potential ?
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