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Northwest Regional Economic Strategy - 2006Northwest Regional Economic Strategy - 2006

BASELINE REPORTBASELINE REPORT

November 2006November 2006

IntroductionIntroduction

As part of the implementation of the RES, the Advisory Group committed to produce a baseline report, against which progress in implementing the RES can be gauged. Ultimately success in implementing the RES will be measured against the 8 headline targets set out in full in the RES and summarised below:

GVA Growth: Achieve GVA growth above the England average

Job Creation: Create 150,000 new jobs, 80,000 in knowledge occupations

Firm Formation: Raise the firm formation rate to 21,000 per annum

No Qualifications: Reduce the number of working age people with no qualifications to 80,000

Graduate Qualifications: Increase the number of working age people with graduate qualifications by 120,000

Employment Rate: Increase the number of people in the workforce by 83,000

Deprivation: Reduce the number of areas in the worst 5% nationally

CO2 Emissions: Reduce CO2 emissions per £ of GVA

This baseline report sets out, for each factor, the objectives agreed in the RES, and the key data which we will use to know if appropriate progress is being made. The report sets a baseline for each dataset and then either a target for 2009, or a direction of travel.

By looking at these more detailed monitoring indicators, on an annual basis against each RES factor, we will be able to understand how progress in each factor is contributing to the 8 headline targets. We will also be able to assess where the region is having the impact it requires and where further effort is required.

Under each factor this report then gives a number of key milestones. These will be used to assess, annually (or six-monthly for Transformational Actions), how the region is progressing with the implementation of each RES action. This may be different from the impact on the appropriate monitoring indicators for each factor, and will be a more up to date assessment of progress, rather than relying on historical data.

A monitoring report will be produced in May of each year, outlining the current progress of the region, by updating the data and milestones in this report. It will also look at expected progress in the following year and draw some conclusions about areas which require more focus. An initial assessment of how the headline targets each contribute to GVA Growth has been undertaken and further work will be carried out about the impact of individual monitoring indicators and RES actions on GVA, as the RES is implemented.

If you have any comments on this report please do not hesitate to contact Simon Nokes, at NWDA on [email protected]

RES Advisory GroupNovember 2006

mailto:[email protected]

RES Factor: ENTERPRISEAction on this RES Factor is designed to achieve the following objectives:1. Improve the formation, survival and growth rates of enterprises2. Improve availability of business finance3. Influence government policy on small business regulationThe data below shows, for the factor, what the region is hoping to achieve and how progress will be monitored. This will be updated annually

Where are we now? 38,000 fewer businesses than England average35 business starts per 10,000 people (17,640 per annum). 85.5% of national rate750 net new VAT businesses per annumFirm Formation rate for women, BME groups and deprived communities to be

established via a study92.4% 12 month firm survival rate (92% England), 80.5% 24 month firm survival rate

(80.5% England) and 67.3% 36 month firm survival rate (67.3% England)11.4% self employment rate (12.6% nationally)5569 Business Link intensive assists per year with average GVA change of £3890% of people think setting up a business is a good career choice (baseline to be

established)% of people expect to start a business in the next 3 years (baseline to be established)7% of NW HE students participate in enterprise activities (comparable to the national

level); NW HEIs had 78 graduate business start-ups (14% of England total) in 2003/04, and 41 surviving at least 3 years (20% of England total); NW HEIs had 13% of England total of HEI owned spin-offs in 2003/04, and 11% of England total of those surviving to 3 years

8.27% NW share of National Small Firm Loans Guarantee disbursement (185 loans made under the new scheme)

The annualised and accumulated impact of regulation posed on NW business in 2006 was equal to £1.18bn

Where do we want to be (2009) / what will we monitor?

Reduce business stock gap from 38,000 fewer businesses than England average to 35,000

42 business starts per 10,000 people (21,000 per annum) Improvements in: net VAT registrations, firm formation rate for key groups above,

survival rates and self employment rates 9567 Business Link intensive assists per year with average GVA change of £4190Improvements in perception of setting up a business as a career choice and % of people

expecting to start up in the next 3 yearsGrow HE student participation in enterprise activities, NW HEIs share of graduate

business start-ups and NW share of HEI owned spin-offs VAT registrations / deregistrations (monitor)Increase NW % share from SFLGImpact of regulation on NW business (monitor)

Relevant RES Targets GVA GrowthJob CreationFirm Formation

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RES Actions linked to Enterprise:

Progress with the specific RES actions designed to achieve these objectives will be monitored quarterly for transformational actions (those shaded) and annually for all other actions. The key milestones/outputs we are expecting to achieve are outlined below.

Milestones/Outputs Q1/2 06/7 Q3 06/7 Q4 06/7 07/8 08/91 Transform Business

Link (NWDA/LSC) Workstreams in

place Submission to

agree formation of new company

HR/legal/KP and financial input to BL project team

Skills brokerage operational

Commence TUPE process

Build knowledge platform

Confirm new BL structure and location

Knowledge platform built

Transfer staff to new company

New service operational

Ensure BL targets met

Ensure skills brokerage targets met

New Business Link launched

Intensive assists increase by 20% on 06/07 delivery plan

Intensive Assist increase by 25% on 07/08 delivery plan

2 Promote Enterprise as a career choice (NWDA)

Finalise structure of NW Enterprise Forum Undertake research for enterprise culture initiative Build on the NCGE report by exploring opportunities

with HEIs to promote and support enterprise as a graduate career choice

Establish NW Enterprise Forum

Undertake enterprise culture pilot projects

Develop and implement schemes to promote graduate careers in enterprise

3 Business Start for high growth/ key groups / underperforming places (Business Link)

Procure contractor for regional start up services Explore opportunities to align initiatives with HE

schemes and facilitate graduate access to the service

New business start up service operational

4 Review Business Support needs of priority sectors/ high growth co’s / M co’s / rural co’s (Business Link)

Undertake review of existing business support arrangements in line with the Government’s Business Support Simplification Project

Explore opportunities for complementing and enhancing HE schemes in priority sectors, including alumni support

Review and simplify regional products and services

5 Target existing investment funds (NWDA)

Ongoing delivery of regional funds Develop Business Investment scheme successor fund

Ongoing delivery of regional funds

6 Address key business finance gaps (NWDA)

Review market gaps and procure small loans provision Create new funds to address equity gaps

Delivery of small loans fund

7 Highlight the impact of regulation (Employers)

Monitor impact via national surveys Chamber survey on local impact of regulation

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RES Factor: REGIONAL SECTORSAction on this RES Factor is designed to achieve the following objectives:1. Develop key internationally competitive sectors2. Develop sectors with large and widespread employmentThe data below shows, for the factor, what the region is hoping to achieve and how progress will be monitored. This will be updated annually

Where are we now? 90,000 fewer people work in knowledge sectors than the England average (36.4% of all employment compared to 41.8% in England)

Priority sectors account for 55% of GVA (% in each priority sector to be established)Business services account for 40% of GVA gapLarge/widespread employment sectors account for 52% of employment


Same % of employment in knowledge sectors as the England averageIncreased % of GVA in priority sectors compared to England and increased growth rate

in GVA of those sectors Reduction in GVA gap in Business Services sectorCreate 150,000 net new jobs by 2009GVA, employment and job creation by sector (monitor)GVA, GVA/head, GVA per hour worked and average (median) wage (monitor)

Relevant RES Targets GVA GrowthJob Creation

RES Actions linked to Regional Sectors:


Milestones/Output Q1/2 06/7 Q3 06/7 Q4 06/7 07/8 08/98 Cluster programmes

in priority sectors (Cluster Orgs/NWDA)

Complete Food & Drink Strategy/review organisational structure

Undertake study of Business & Professional Services sector

Undertake study of Digital & Creative Industries (D&CI) sector

Set up Food NW Shadow Board

Complete Financial and Professional Services sector (FPS) Strategy and Action Plan

Complete D&CI Strategy and Action Plan

Establish Food NW

Finalise delivery arrangements for FPS Action Plan

Finalise delivery arrangements for D&CI Action Plan

Food NW co-ordinating delivery of Action Plan

FPS Action Plan being delivered

D&CI Action Plan being delivered

Undertake next phase of sector strategy reviews

Identify emerging clusters in preparation for new RES

9 Media Enterprise Zone linked to BBC (NWDA)

Develop partnership relationships with BBC

Preferred location identified by BBC

BBC to sign property lease agreements

Provisional timetable finalised once lease agreement signed

Ongoing planning for Media Zone – timetable/ key events to be agreed once lease signed

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Milestones/Output Q1/2 06/7 Q3 06/7 Q4 06/7 07/8 08/910 Implement Regional

Tourism Strategy (Regional Tourism Forum)

Formulate Business Tourism Strategy to make NW the premier English region for Business Tourism

Launch visitor Information Strategy and Visitor Information improvement project to enhance the region’s communication with customers

Mid term review of Regional Tourism Strategy completed

Review of the composition and function of the Regional Tourism Forum

Implement review of Tourist Board programmes

Complete major study to evaluate the scale/ nature of tourism day visit activity in the NW

Visitor Information improvement projects - 1st phase

Update Tourism SSPA action plan to maximise the potential of people working in the sector

Regional Visitor Economy Forum formed and vision agreed. Regional Tourism Management Group established

Visitor Information improvement projects - 2nd phase

Update Tourism SSPA action plan to maximise the potential of people working in the sector

11 Skills / Procurement Initiatives in large employment sectors (SRPs/SSPAs)

Review SSPA Action Plans, align to National Sector Skills Agreements (SSAs) and contribute to Regional Statement of Skills Priorities

Ongoing work of SSPAs

Lancashire “Procurement and Skills” initiative commenced

Lancashire “Procurement and Skills” initiative concluded

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RES Factor: INNOVATIONAction on this RES Factor is designed to achieve the following objectives:1. Develop high added value activity through innovation2. Support knowledge transferThe data below shows, for the factor, what the region is hoping to achieve and how progress will be monitored. This will be updated annually

Where are we now? 58% innovation active companiesBaseline for innovation rates to be established by end 2006, based on EU CORDIS Strategic

Innovation Indicators. Likely to include new product introductions and numbers trained in innovation (Further measures to capture innovative ideas being generated by the whole workforce in companies to be considered depending on the exact COORDS indicators)

274 patent applications granted in 20045139 businesses in the NW have Investors In People (IIP)2607 HEI engagements with SMEs557 FTE staff in NW HEIs dedicated to business and community engagement; £114.5m HEI

income to support business interaction; NW HEIs have a 8% share of research contracts with SMEs (comparable to the UK average)


Increased in innovation active companies and innovation ratesIncrease in patent applications granted and number of NW companies with IIP 3200 HEI engagements with SMEs700 FTE staff in NW HEIs dedicated to business and community engagement; £131m HEI

income to support business interaction; NW HEIs research contracts with SMEs to exceed the UK average

Number of new firms working with the HEI knowledge base (monitor)

Relevant RES Targets

GVA GrowthJob CreationFirm Formation

RES Actions linked to Innovation:


Milestones/Outputs Q1/2 06/7 Q3 06/7 Q4 06/7 07/8 08/912 Process and

product/service innovation (NWDA)

Defence base KT product contracted

New strategic approach focused on service sector and training key managers approved

European Framework FP7 contracted

Regional position/ policy paper finalised

Procurement complete

New specialist innovation advisors and range of innovation products in place in conjunction with new Business Link

More innovation products developed

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Milestones/Outputs Q1/2 06/7 Q3 06/7 Q4 06/7 07/8 08/913 Business / HEI

knowledge transfer (NWUA)

Commencement of HEFCE funded HE-Business Engagement Programme with focus on skills and cluster engagement

Secure funding to support expansion of the HE-Business Engagement Programme

Secure funding to do exploratory work in innovation platforms in non-science disciplines

6 detailed Knowledge Transfer plans agreed with partners

Expansion of HE-Business Programme

Innovation platform pilot projects start

Explore opportunities to increase HEI capacity for business interaction

Explore ways to enhance knowledge transfer via skills initiatives

Establish the two Northern Way CPEs

Continued operation of HE-Business Engagement Project

Continuation of innovation platform pilot projects

Develop/ deliver regional schemes to enhance HE capacity for business interaction

Develop and deliver regional skills schemes to support KT

Explore opportunities to facilitate HE employer engagement to expand the HLSP

Maximise opportunities to assist business innovation through the NW Operating Programme for Competitiveness 2007-2013

Completion and review of HE-Business Engagement Programme

Completion and report on innovation platform pilots

Maximise opportunities to assist businesses to innovate through the NW Operating Programme for Competitive-ness 2007-2013

14 Investigate HEIF type incentives to businesses (NWDA)

Design programme to provide incentives to businesses to collaborate with HEIs, focused on non-science sectors

New programme for involving industry with HEI available

Evaluation of approach and influence government policy

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RES Factor: SCIENCE / R&DAction on this RES Factor is designed to achieve the following objectives:1. Exploit the science base and R&DThe data below shows, for the factor, what the region is hoping to achieve and how progress will be monitored. This will be updated annually

Where are we now? 2.0% R&D spend (private and public) as a % of GVA1.6% R&D spend (Business) as a % of GVA0.1% R&D spend (Government) as a % of GVA0.4% R&D spend (HE) as a % of GVA 12.7% of UK business R&D is in Northwest3% of government non HEI R&D


Increase in R&D spend as % of GVAMaintain share of private R&D spend5% of Government non HEI R&D funding



RES Actions linked to Science / R&D:


Milestones/Outputs Q1/2 06/7 Q3 06/7 Q4 06/7 07/8 08/915 Implement the

Northwest Science Strategy (NW Science Council)

Complete NWSC

Establish “major projects bidding fund”

NWDA consider bid capability fund

Establish N8 Research Centres

Statement of nuclear science capability

Develop NW hub to improve co-ordination of STEM (also Action 39)

NHS Research centres decision

HECTOR supercomputer decision (Daresbury)

Launch NWSC

4GLS Decision Achieve the 55

actions in the Science Strategy

Maximise exploitation of science/ R&D base through NW Operating Programme for Competitive-ness 2007-2013

Maximise opportunities to support SME engagement with European Framework Programme 7

Achieve the 55 actions in the Science Strategy

16 Support major research concentrations (NWDA)

Launch Daresbury Science & Innovation Centre

LSP innovation centres opened

4GLS prototype in operation

National Microsystems Packaging Centre defined

MKC strategy published

Lancaster Science Park begun

Work continues on Lancaster Science Park

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RES Factor: INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVENESSAction on this RES Factor is designed to achieve the following objectives:1. Maximise opportunities from globalisation and emerging markets2. Realise opportunities from international trade3. Realise opportunities from inward investmentThe data below shows, for the factor, what the region is hoping to achieve and how progress will be monitored. This will be updated annually

Where are we now? 7,147 exporters£19.6bn value of exportsForeign Direct Investment accounts for 16% of the Northwest economy. In 2005/6 there

were 112 Foreign Direct Investment projects which created/safeguarded 6,800 jobs7% of all FDI projects are R&D intensive and 7% are from emerging markets25,000 international students studying at the region’s HEIsIn 2006 458 businesses have relocated outside the region and 493 businesses have

moved into the Northwest


10,000 exporters£22bn value of exportsIncrease in number of FDI projects to 150 per year with increase in % of region’s GVA

accounted for by FDI - 17% of all FDI projects to be R&D intensive, 25% to be for projects with average salary more than 35K and 17% to be from emerging markets

30,000 international students studying at the region’s HEIsJob creation by sector (monitor)Business relocations (monitor)


GVA GrowthJob Creation

RES Actions linked to International Competitiveness:


Milestones/Outputs Q1/2 06/7 Q3 06/7 Q4 06/7 07/8 08/917 Raise companies

awareness about global opportunities / risks (International Business Forum)

Development of Internationalisation Strategy

Consultation with key partners

International-isation Strategy completed

Implement new International-isation Strategy

New Top level national targets agree by UKTI – covering trade & investment

Ongoing implement-ation of International-isation Strategy

18 Business support to improve exporting performance (UKTI)

UKTI to develop new delivery structure for trade services in the region by March 2007 with Chamberlink (acting on behalf of the Northwest Chambers of Commerce)

Implement new delivery structure Implement new national 5 Year

UKTI strategy “Prosperity in a Changing World”

19 Focus inward investment and aftercare activity (NWDA)

Review Overseas Offices Key account management of 380 foreign owned companies

Implementation of new Inward Investment Strategy Action Plan as part of Internationalisation Strategy

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RES Factor: ICTAction on this RES Factor is designed to achieve the following objectives:1. Support ICT usage and digital content development2. Develop ICT infrastructureThe data below shows, for the factor, what the region is hoping to achieve and how progress will be monitored. This will be updated annually

Where are we now? At the end of 2005 125,707 or 62.1% of workplaces in the Northwest had broadband. 74% of businesses use computer systems

69% of businesses use Internet (79% in UK) and 48% use broadband (54% in UK)9% homeworkers (11% in UK) and 7% teleworkers (8% in UK) - rankings for the density of

homeworking across the UK regions shows that the NW is currently ranked 9th out of 11 regions

Less than 100% availability of 512kbps broadband service


88% of businesses use computer systems (to be confirmed)82% of businesses use Internet and 80% use broadband (to be confirmed)11% homeworkers and 8% teleworkers - NW will have made it into the top 5 density

listings for homeworking regions (to be confirmed)95% availability of 2Mbps broadband service£1billion investment by BT in 21CN (Monitor)


GVA GrowthJob CreationFirm FormationCO2 emissions

RES Actions linked to ICT:


Milestones/Outputs Q1/2 06/7 Q3 06/7 Q4 06/7 07/8 08/920 Support

companies ICT usage (Digital Development Agencies)

Effective delivery of Intelligent Business Events project to 500+ businesses

Effective roll out of Closing the ICT Knowledge Gap

Further milestones to be set

21 Encourage homeworking and mobile working (Employers)

Homeworking in England’s Northwest - 18 month programme of work to encourage homeworking. To be benchmarked in Summer 2006

Facilitation of NW Flexible Working Steering Group to promote the region’s competitiveness and quality of life through encouraging and supporting flexible and home working

Ongoing implementation of homeworking in England’s Northwest

22 Grow ICT infrastructure (Telecoms Providers)

Roll out of BT 21CN

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RES Factor: SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTIONAction on this RES Factor is designed to achieve the following objectives:1. Develop resource efficiency, sustainable procurement and corporate social responsibilityThe data below shows, for the factor, what the region is hoping to achieve and how progress will be monitored. This will be updated annually

Where are we now? 30m tonnes of waste produced annually (11.1m tonnes of construction, demolition and excavation waste, 3.8m tonnes of commercial & 4.5m tonnes of industrial waste)

26,000 Kt CO2 emissions (2004) from industry, commercial and public sector3% of regional energy demand (2003) is produced from renewables and wasteTotal Energy Consumption 2003: 37 kilo tonnes of oil equivalent (Ktoe) or 215320 GWh CSR measure to be established via Chamber of Commerce Survey


Reduction in construction, commercial and industrial waste sent to landfill sitesReduction in CO2 emissions (from industry) by unit (£) of GVA (target to be set)Increase in % of energy from renewablesReduction in Ecological Footprint (target to be set)Reduction in Energy consumptionCSR measure to be established via Chamber of Commerce SurveyCarbon emissions per head of population (monitor)Ecological Footprint (monitor)


GVA GrowthCO2 Emissions

RES Actions linked to Sustainable Consumption and Production:


Milestones/Outputs Q1/2 06/7 Q3 06/7 Q4 06/7 07/8 08/923 Improve BREW

support to business (NWDA)

Contract signed with NW Waste Treatment Centre of Excellence

All BREW partners using toolkit

7 co-ordination projects developed and delivered.

Develop Resource Efficient Tourism and Sustainable procurement programmes.

Agree Year 3 programme with Defra

Deliver Year 3 programme and assess whether Year 4 funding will be forthcoming

Implement regional waste coordination forum

Ongoing implementation of BREW strategic projects

To be confirmed if BREW funding forthcoming

24 Develop / implement Regional Climate Change Action Plan (NWDA)

Consultation Plan – June

Events held - Sept

Climate Change Action Plan to be launched

Commence delivery of Action Plan with partners

Undertake preliminary research

Devise and implement delivery vehicle (partnership)

Establish monitoring arrangements

Implement year 2 delivery programmes

Monitor progress and identify changes required to Action Plan if outputs not being achieved.

Implement Year 3 delivery programmes

25 Embed corporate social responsibility (Sustainability Northwest)

490 businesses assisted with corporate social responsibility

850 businesses assisted with corporate social responsibility

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RES Factor: BASIC SKILLSAction on this RES Factor is designed to achieve the following objectives:1. Tackle lack of basic skills/qualificationsThe data below shows, for the factor, what the region is hoping to achieve and how progress will be monitored. This will be updated annually

Where are we now? 120,000 more people more with no qualifications than the England average2 districts have more than 29% of the population with no qualifications41.6% of 16 – 19 year olds do not have NVQ level 2 qualificationsAn estimated 1,299,800 adults in the working age population without a first level 2Number of adults without numeracy skills and without literacy skills in the North West (to be

confirmed)


By 2009, reduce number of people without qualifications by 80,000All districts to have less than 29% of the population with no qualificationsReduce % of 16-19 year olds who do not have NVQ Level 2 (150,700 16-19 year olds to

be educated to NVQ level 2)Number of adults to have secured a first level 2 between 2006 and 2009 to be confirmedReduction in the number of adults without numeracy and without literacy skills


No qualificationsEmployment Rate

RES Actions linked to Basic Skills:


Milestones/Outputs Q1/2 06/7 Q3 06/7 Q4 06/7 07/8 08/926 Deliver basic skills

(LSC/JCP) Basic skills

volumes (learners & achievement)

SfL Transfer - Wider access to LSC provision for the economically inactive

Pilot new LSC/JCP Employability programme

Continue to achieve Basic skills volumes on current programmes

Achieve volumes on Mainstream programmes

Launch Employability programme nationally

New ESF programme aimed at tackling harder-to-help starts

Achieve Basic Skills volumes on Mainstream programmes

Ensure ESF programme targets key customers

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RES Factor: SECTOR SKILLS AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTAction on this RES Factor is designed to achieve the following objectives:1. Meet skills needs of sectors and growth opportunities2. Invest in Workforce DevelopmentThe data below shows, for the factor, what the region is hoping to achieve and how progress will be monitored. This will be updated annually

Where are we now? 62.0% of the working age population with at least Level 2 qualifications (67.9% in rural areas); 39,100 adult learners studying a full Level 2 with 32% achievement (to be confirmed)

42.4% of the working age population with at least Level 3 qualifications (48.6% in rural areas); 31,386 adult learners studying a full level 3 with 44.8% achievement (to be confirmed)

24.2% of the working age population with at least Level 4 qualifications (28.7% in rural areas)

80,000 fewer people with degree level qualifications, than the England average (26.9% of those in the labour market, compared to 28.3% in England)

55% WBL Apprenticeships Success rate & 49% for WBL Apprenticeships Framework (to be confirmed)

4,410 students engaged in Foundation degrees – 36% which match skills shortage areas 16% of employers with Skills Gaps0.9% density of skills shortage vacancies1.3% density of hard to fill vacancies 64% of employers investing in training% of employers adopting workforce development tools (baseline to be established by RSP)


Increase in number and achievement of adult learners studying full Level 2 and 3 qualifications

Increase in the % of working age population with at least Level 2, 3 and 4 qualificationsBy 2009, increase the number of people in the workforce with level 4+ qualifications by

120,00060% WBL Apprenticeship and Framework success rates (to be confirmed)8,500 students engaged in Foundation degrees and increase % in skills shortage areasReduction in % of employers with Skills Gaps as well as density of skills shortage and hard

to fill vacancies Increase in the % of employers providing training and adopting workforce development

toolsJob creation by sector (monitor)


GVA GrowthJob CreationNo qualificationsGraduate Qualifications

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RES Actions linked to Sector Skills and Workforce Development:


Milestones/Outputs Q1/2 06/7 Q3 06/7 Q4 06/7 07/8 08/927 Deliver skills

required by priority sectors (Sector Skills Councils)

Develop and submit the Higher Level Skills Pathfinder Project (NWUA)

National Nuclear Skills Academy approved

Launch and start up of the HLSP with focus on four priority sectors

Appointment of HLSP staff including HE Specialist Advisors in 4 priority sectors

Commencement of HLSP project

Other National Skills Academies (NSA) of strategic importance to the NW approved

Grow Your Future Workforce phase 2 started.

Regional arm of Financial Services National Skills Academy (NSA) approved

Media Enterprise Zone skills strategy developed and agreed

Regional arm of Manuf. Services NSA approved

Implementation of Sector Skills Agreements

Building work started on the Nuclear Academy NW in West Cumbria

Operation of HLSP Maximise

opportunities to deliver sector skills priorities through the NW Operating Programme for Competitiveness 2007-2013

Ensure skills developed for Media Enterprise Zone

Continued operation of HLSP and review its performance

Phase 2 NSAs to be operational in the NW.

Nuclear Academy NW operational

28 Deliver skills for key growth opportunities (SRPs)

Skills Partnership in place for Omega SRS

Develop an Apprentice-ship Prog. for NW airports

Ongoing delivery via LSC Commissioning Plan

Kingsway Skills Strategy Action Plan approved and delivery started

Develop a Creative and Cultural skills action plan embracing the needs of the Capital of Culture

Skills Partnership in place for Basford SRS

Implement Lancashire Skills Strategy to capitalise on development of ports / airports and strategic employment sites

NEM developments supported by the NSA for Construction

Delivery of Airport Apprenticeship programme

29 Skills for workers moving from declining sectors to growth sectors (LSC)


30 Skilled workforce in rural areas (SRPs)

Skills programmes in place through Cheshire & Warrington Rural Enterprise


In Lancashire develop sub regional skills strategy and progress projects via SRAP

In Lancashire develop sub regional skills strategy and progress projects via SRAP

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Milestones/Outputs Q1/2 06/7 Q3 06/7 Q4 06/7 07/8 08/931 Intermediate /

Higher Level skills in current workforce & linkages to workless people (RSP)

HLSP (as in 27 above)

Higher level skills Pathfinder approved

Development via NWUA of Higher Level Skills Strategy

Delivery of HE Skills Pathfinder

Development and approval of “Invest in Workforce” project

Commence delivery of the L3 pilot

Evaluation of HE Skills Pathfinder

Implementation of Higher Level Skills Strategy

Maximise opportunities to deliver higher level workforce skills through NW Operating Prog. for Competitiveness 2007-13

Implementation of “Invest in Workforce” Project

HLSP (as in 27 above)

Implementation of “Invest in Workforce” Project

32 Support roll out of Train to Gain (LSC)

Take up and outcome of Train to Gain and alignment with Higher Level Skills Pathfinder

33 Develop Language skills / IT skills and Business Improvement Techniques (LSC)

3,150 ITQ starts through Train to Gain 4,960 BIT starts within Engineering and

Manufacturing Technologies 10,539 modern foreign language learners (63%

achievement) Explore opportunities with HEIs to respond to the

Dearing Languages Review Explore opportunities with HEIs to utilise international

students to address language skills issues and meet regional skills shortages

Develop and implement international student pilot schemes

Review international student pilot schemes

34 Provision to overcome skills disparities in key groups (RSP)


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RES Factor: LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENTAction on this RES Factor is designed to achieve the following objectives:1. Develop leadership, management and enterprise skillsThe data below shows, for the factor, what the region is hoping to achieve and how progress will be monitored. This will be updated annually

Where are we now? Management and Leadership Indicators (Baseline to be established by RSP)14% of workforce employed as managers and senior officials in NW (15.3% in England)Take up of leadership and management programmes by SME managers (baseline to be

established)Enterprise Skills – Baseline to be established by National Council for Graduate

Entrepreneurship (NCGE) by end of 06


Improvement in Management and Leadership IndicatorsIncrease % of workforce employed as managers and senior officials in NW, with 600

managers/leaders having developed management/leadership skills and 150 having participated in work-based training activity to improve their effectiveness

15% increase in take up of leadership and management programmes by SME managersImprovement in Enterprise Skills – measured by NCGE study



RES Actions linked to Leadership and Management:


Milestones/Output Q1/2 06/7 Q3 06/7 Q4 06/7 07/8 08/935 Develop

Management/ Leadership & CSR skills (Skills for Business / NWDA)

Establish Northern Leadership Academy

58 people assisted in Skills Dev.

58 Businesses assisted with management/ leadership skills

Agree contract with Business Link for delivery of Coaching to 20 high growth SMEs

Agree contract arrangements with NW Enterprise Agency for Business Volunteer Mentoring for 500 companies

Develop NW Leadership & Management Action

Establish a NW L&M Advisory Board

Agreed Business Plan for the NLA up to March 2008

NLA - 102 people assisted in Skills Development

NLA - 102 Businesses assisted with leadership/ mng skills

10 High Growth SMEs undertaking coaching

250 SMEs on BVM prog’s

BVM interim evaluation

Complete NW Leadership and Management Action Plan

NLA – 104 people assisted in Skills Development

NLA - 104 Businesses assisted with management/ leadership skills

A further 10 high growth SMEs undertaking coaching

A further 250 SMEs participating in BVM programme

Delivery of NW Leadership and Management Action Plan including Coaching and Mentoring Programmes delivered to high growth SMEs and supporting first-line supervisory managers

Explore rollout of SSDA national programmes in NW e.g. action learning sets

Delivery and Evaluation of NW Leadership and Management Action Plan including Coaching and Mentoring Programmes delivered to high growth SMEs and supporting first-line supervisory managers

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Milestones/Output Q1/2 06/7 Q3 06/7 Q4 06/7 07/8 08/936 Develop

Enterprise Skills (LAs/ AOC/ NWUA/ Business Link)

FE Colleges: 12 colleges participating in pilot 36 enterprise champions recruited (3 from each college) 4 days CPD in enterprise education for each enterprise

champion At least 12 curriculum pilots in a range of vocational

courses

HEIs:Explore current enterprise skills activities within HEIs to identify the opportunities for regional enhancement (NWUA)

Also see Action 2

FE Colleges: At least 350

students engaged in enterprise learning

60 colleges received copies of enterprise college toolkit

60 colleges received copies of enterprise in FE policy guide

HEIs: Develop and

implement regional enterprise pilot schemes

Further support and develop Infolab 21’s Graduate Academy

HEIs: Operation and

monitoring of regional enterprise pilot schemes

General:Support implementation of successful LEGI bids

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RES Factor: EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTUREAction on this RES Factor is designed to achieve the following objectives:1. Develop education infrastructure, and skills of the future workforceThe data below shows, for the factor, what the region is hoping to achieve and how progress will be monitored. This will be updated annually

Where are we now? 56% of pupils at the end of Key stage 4 have achieved 5+ A-C grades at GCSE or equivalent

Approximately half of school leavers at 16 lack a Level 2 qualification8.5% of young people not in education or training268 average points score per candidate at A/AS level71% of 19 year olds educated to at least Level 249% of 19 year olds educated to at least Level 328% of 19 year olds educated to at least Level 4177,150 FTE HE students 21% of all students at HE level studying science, engineering and technology


Increase % of 15 yr olds achieving 5 A-C gradesReduce % of school leavers with no Level 2 qualification, and the % of young people not in

education or trainingIncrease average points score per candidate at A/AS level and % of 19 year olds educated

to at least Level 2, 3 and 4Increase number of FTE HE students (especially in Cumbria and East Lancs)Increase in % of students studying science, engineering and technology to HE level,

especially from state schools


GVA GrowthNo QualificationsGraduate Qualifications

RES Actions linked to Education Infrastructure:


Milestones/Outputs Q1/2 06/7 Q3 06/7 Q4 06/7 07/8 08/937 Develop

educational attainment (LSC / LAs)

Key Stage 4 Engagement programme Introduced

Learning pilot commenced

Launched NEET Tool Kit

Renew 06/07 September Guarantee

Delivery of enhanced September Guarantee

Deliver 14-19 Area prospectuses across Region

Substantial progress re integration of Connexions services into Children’s Trust

Introduction of first four specialist diplomas for 14-16 year olds

38 Develop University for Cumbria and HE opportunities in East Lancs (HEFCE)

Review of FE/HE needs in Burnley completed

U4C Business Plan prepared

U4C Business plan approved

Proposals for University Centre in Burnley submitted to HEFCE

U4C launched Burnley FE/HE

proposals agreed and being implemented

FE/HE centre in Burnley developed

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Milestones/Outputs Q1/2 06/7 Q3 06/7 Q4 06/7 07/8 08/939 Increase the

number studying science, engineering and technology (AOC/ NWUA)

Undertake mapping of current initiatives to encourage access to initiatives and identify gaps in provision to inform the need for further complementary initiatives

Develop NW hub to improve co-ordination of STEM (also Action 15)

Develop/implement regional intervention schemes, once need established via mapping/gap analysis

Delivery of regional intervention schemes

40 Support Post 16 learning providers Kitemark (LSC)

Testing/piloting Kitemark New Standard launched Phased introduction of the Standard with providers

First accreditation of Standard

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RES Factor: JOB LINKAGESAction on this RES Factor is designed to achieve the following objectives:1. Tackle barriers to work2. Link workless people and vacancies to improve employment ratesThe data below shows, for the factor, what the region is hoping to achieve and how progress will be monitored. This will be updated annually

Where are we now? Number of businesses signed up to minimum standard agreement on diversity practice (baseline to be established)

219,300 Ofsted registered childcare places.83,000 fewer people working, than the England average (73.4% employment rate

compared to 74.7% in England)4 districts have an employment rate less than 68%43.9% employment rate amongst disabled people (50.9% in England); 54.7% amongst

non-white working age people (58.7% in England); 33.9% for over 50’s (38% in England). (% for lone parents and ex-offenders not regularly updateable)

10.2% of the working age population on Incapacity Benefit (400,000 people), compared to 7.5% in England

2.5% and 7.6% of working age population on JSA and Income Support respectively (compared to 2.6% and 6.0% in England)


Increase number of businesses agreeing minimum standard of diversity practice, and increase good practice among NW businesses promoted through employment relations forum NW

Increase number of Ofsted registered childcare places By 2009, increase the number of people in the workforce by 83,000 to meet the England

average employment rateAll districts to have an employment rate greater than 68%Increase employment rate of disabled people, BME groups and over 50’s (target to be set).

(% for lone parents and ex-offenders not regularly updateable)Reduce % of working age population on Incapacity Benefit, JSA and Income Support


GVA GrowthNo QualificationsEmployment Rate

RES Actions linked to Job Linkages:


Milestones/Outputs Q1/2 06/7 Q3 06/7 Q4 06/7 07/8 08/941 Employment

practices that value diversity (JCP/ACAS)

ACAS Northwest Core Business Support Services Diversity in Business Forum established

Minimum standard practice in diversity developed and promoted

Diversity activity mainstreamed within Employment Relations forum NW.

42 Develop childcare initiatives (LAs)

JCP Childcare Partnership Managers in every District Implement Surestart initiatives

Childcare places available for all children under 3

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Milestones/Outputs Q1/2 06/7 Q3 06/7 Q4 06/7 07/8 08/943 Employability

activities in deprived areas (JCP/LSC)

Deliver core JCP programmes

3 City Strategy (CES) bids successful for Blackburn & Darwen, Greater Manchester and Greater Merseyside

Develop CES business plans by end of quarter

Roll-out started in Greater Mersey

DAF funding allocated by JCP to Districts to support CES & improve employment rates in the regions most deprived wards

Outputs from Deprived Areas Fund (to be confirmed)

Establish clear operational delivery for CES areas

Delivery and evaluation of CES in 3 areas

October 2007 roll out of Pathways to work will commence in Greater Manchester East & West.

DAF 07/08 funds available April 07

In April 2008, providers will complete the roll-out of the Pathways

44 Employability activities with key groups (JCP/LSC)

Deliver core JCP programmes

3 City Strategy (CES)bids successful for Blackburn & Darwen, Greater Manchester and Greater Merseyside

Develop CES business plans by end of quarter

Outputs from Deprived Areas Fund (to be confirmed)

Establish clear operational delivery for CES areas

Delivery and evaluation of CES in 3 areas

45 Job brokerage (JCP/LSC)

National Employment Panel announced Job Developer roles in key pilot areas – Liverpool and Manchester – working to increase employment prospects for ex-offenders

Commence 1st Job Developer pilot in Liverpool

Launch of 2nd Job Developer in Manchester

Evaluation of Job Developer pilots

Brokerage scheme in place to support Golden Square development, Warrington

Brokerage schemes in place to support Northgate development, Chester and Crewe Town Centre

46 Innovative approaches to engage people (Vol Sector/JCP)

Pathways to Work programme fully rolled out in 5 of 7 Jobcentre Plus areas engaging voluntary and community sector as well as government agencies.

Private sector lead on Pathways in 2 Jobcentre Plus districts

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RES Factor: LOCAL EMPLOYMENTAction on this RES Factor is designed to achieve the following objectives:1. Stimulate economic activity in areas remote from growth2. Develop local employment and business start-up opportunities in areas remote from growth and areas

with low employment rates3. Support and sustain conditions for growth in areas with strong economic driversThe data below shows, for the factor, what the region is hoping to achieve and how progress will be monitored. This will be updated annually

Where are we now? 579 NW super output areas in the worst 5% deprived, nationally 4 DEFRA lagging districts (worst performing 20%)£326.70 mean taxpayer income earned by rural districts (£333 in NW), with 30.7% earning

below 2/3rds of English median (£355)366 Businesses per 10,000 population in rural areas, with 12.6% Knowledge Intensive

Business Services


By 2009, reduce the number of areas in the worst 5% deprived, nationallyFor each area – remote from growth or with strong economic drivers – by district:

Population change (by age), average (median) wage levels, skills levels, jobs created, employment rate & structure, number of companies, business start up & survival rates, investment levels, floorspace created, commercial & domestic property prices, crime rates (monitor)

No DEFRA lagging districts Increase mean taxpayer income earned by rural districts and reduced % earning below

2/3rds of English median366 Businesses per 10,000 population in rural areas, with 13.5% Knowledge Intensive

Business ServicesPrivate investment (via URC’s; HMRs; NWDA etc) (monitor where possible)


GVA GrowthJob CreationFirm FormationDeprivation

RES Actions linked to Local Employment:


Milestones/Outputs Q1/2 06/7 Q3 06/7 Q4 06/7 07/8 08/947 Integrated plan for

East Lancs (LEP) Chief Exec’s body

established to deliver the East Lancs Transformational Agenda

Support adv. manuf. including portfolio of employment sites, specifically Michelin Technology Park

Address specific skills/ training needs via SRAP to encourage higher value activity

Support the Elevate HMR programme

East Lancs Rapid Transit scheme will improve accessibility within the area

Support the Elevate HMR programme

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Milestones/Outputs Q1/2 06/7 Q3 06/7 Q4 06/7 07/8 08/948 Blackpool

Masterplan (Re Blackpool)

Central Seafront commenced

Casino Licence decision

Land assembly underway for casino site

49 Barrow Masterplan (CV)

Land assembly ongoing

Land assembly ongoing

Review Barrow Masterplan in light of the RES/ SRAP

Work on Innovation Park commences (1500 jobs)

Acquisitions programme for Marina Village

50 Integrated plan for West Cumbria (CV)

West Cumbria Masterplan out to consultation

West Cumbria Masterplan launched

Presentation of Masterplan to Ministers

51 Diversify economic base in lagging rural areas (Rural Development Partnerships)

Sub-Regional Rural Recover Partnerships developed Projects progressed via SRP Action Plans

Rural Development Programme for England first full year

Post Rural Renaissance Partnership Activity

52 Encourage employment creation in / near deprived areas (LAs / URCs)

SRP priorities endorsed

Develop new Business Start up Programme

URC business plans approved

Develop proposals for Weston Docks, Liverpool

Develop proposals for Northshore, Liverpool

Deliver proposals under Manchester Knowledge Capital

Oldham/ Rochdale economic programme commissioned

53 Business Start in / near deprived areas (Business Link)

Develop new Business Start up Programme Implement any successful LEGI bids

Implement Regional Business Start Up / Support Programme

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Milestones/Outputs Q1/2 06/7 Q3 06/7 Q4 06/7 07/8 08/954 Build on strengths

of Liverpool, Manchester and Preston (SRPs)

CRDPs updated City Employment Strategies submitted for L’pool, GM and Blackburn

Mann Island projects started

Proposals for Liverpool PLC developed

Develop proposals for Oxford Road Corridor

MediaZone: licence fee agreed & start on site

Implement SRP Action Plans

Deliver proposals under Manchester Knowledge Capital

Maximise opportunities through BBC relocation

Kings Waterfront completed

Mann Island projects ongoing

Key projects in Lancs include the Tithebarn development, creation of a Commercial Quarter & restoring quality public realm, incl. Riverworks

Support Preston City Vision Board

Implement SRP Action Plans

Mann Island completed

Key projects in Lancs include the Tithebarn development, creation of a Commercial Quarter & restoring quality public realm, incl. Riverworks

Support Preston City Vision Board

55 Capitalise on private investment in Crewe, Chester, Warrington, Lancaster, Carlisle (SRPs)

Understand impact and scale of public £ required in these places to realise objectives in SRP action plans

£200 m Town Centre redevelopment started in Warrington – job brokerage developed

Implement SRP Action plans

Redevelop Luneside, develop the Lancaster Canal Corridor & exploit tourism potential of Lancaster Castle

Develop Bailrigg Science Park

Support Lancaster & Morecambe Vision Board

£250m Northgate development in Chester started, linked to job brokerage and public realm improvements through Chester Culture Park.

Development starts at Omega, Warrington

Carlisle Renaissance programme launched

Implement SRP Action plans

£200m Crewe Town Centre redevelopment, linked to £80m investment at MMU Cheshire. Job brokerage schemes in place

Ongoing developments near Lancaster as 07/8

56 Rural growth as part of RRDF (SRPs)

Regional Rural Delivery Framework developed

Development of RDPE Programme

NWDA Rural Policy developed

Rural Development Programme for England first full year

Post Rural Renaissance programme

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RES Factor: HEALTHAction on this RES Factor is designed to achieve the following objectives:1. Improve the health of (potential) workers and reduce the number of incapacity benefit claimantsThe data below shows, for the factor, what the region is hoping to achieve and how progress will be monitored. This will be updated annually

Where are we now? Life expectancy in the Northwest in 2004 is 75 compared to the England average of 8028% of the Northwest population smoke compared to 26% of the England averageProportion of adults who are obese in the NW = 13.7%20% of adults in the NW has a CIS-R score of 12 and over (significant neurotic symptoms)16.9% Prevalence of Cardiovascular disease among men over 35 in the NW, 16.1% for

women400,000 IB claimants (10.7% of working age population)9.1 days lost per employee through sickness absence in public sector, 6.4 in private sector1.2m people taking 3 x 30 minute moderate activities per week


Improvement in Key Health Stats – eg Life Expectancy at Birth, Smoking Prevalence, Obesity compared to England, Mental Health Rate, Heart Disease rate

Reduction in level of IB claimantsReduction in days lost in public sector to 6.11.3m people taking moderate activities per week


GVA GrowthEmployment RateDeprivation

RES Actions linked to Health:


Milestones/Outputs Q1/2 06/7 Q3 06/7 Q4 06/7 07/8 08/957 Reduce causes of

ill-health and reduce level of IB claimants (SHA/JCP)

Improved access to health services (esp. in areas of deprivation) via re-configuration of services and development of community hospital services

Pathways to Work Pilots Launched

58 Healthy workplaces (Workplace Health Direct)

Produce NW Healthy Workplace Strategy Implement strategy

59 Promote Access to sport & physical activity (Sport England)

Deliver North West on the Move strategy - 1% increase in participation year on year whilst widening access and reducing inequality in participation amongst priority groups

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RES Factor: POPULATION CHANGEAction on this RES Factor is designed to achieve the following objectives:1. Retain and attract people to the region2. Respond to an older workforce and fewer young peopleThe data below shows, for the factor, what the region is hoping to achieve and how progress will be monitored. This will be updated annually

Where are we now? 25,124 ESOL enrolments31,300 NI registrations in the NW in 2004/5 in respect of non-UK nationals11,000 net in-migration; 1,000 in-migration from other English regions Graduates from NW universities: 73% of students originating from NW retained, 24% of

graduates originating from outside NW retained; NW students: 37.9% of graduates studying outside NW return to work25,000 international students studying in the region Current forecasts suggest a 2.5% drop in the number of young people (0-14 year olds) in

the region compared to a 1.3% drop for England (2006 – 9)34% employment rate of over 50’s (38% in England)


Increase in ESOL enrolments, NI registrations and net in-migrationIncrease in in-migration from other English regionsNet in-migration by broad age group (monitor)Increase in graduate retention / return30,000 international students studying in the regionSlower decline in the number of young people in the region compared to current forecastsIncrease in % employment rate of over 50% (target to be set)Population Tails (monitor)


GVA GrowthGraduate QualificationEmployment Rate

RES Actions linked to Population Change:


Milestones/Outputs Q1/2 06/7 Q3 06/7 Q4 06/7 07/8 08/960 Transitional

Programmes for migrant workers (LSC)

Deliver contracted ESOL volumes Set up Migrant workers NW - Launch

conference Feb 07 Web-based information centre for MW

established MWNW partnership expanded

Minimum standard for employment for migrants promoted and signed up to

Employers engaged in promoting employment to local workless

Increased resources for employers and migrants through web-portal

Ongoing engagement with business and employees to maximise potential of migration for NW

61 Promote quality employment opportunities (Employers)

Identify key messages through consultation with major NW employers

Develop effective promotion campaign

Increased awareness of range and diversity of quality employment opportunities in NW

62 Promote the benefits of older workers (5050 Vision)

5050 Vision Business Plan 5050 business plan delivered

5050 activity mainstreamed

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RES Factor: TRANSPORTAction on this RES Factor is designed to achieve the following objectives:1. Improve and better manage the road and rail infrastructure2. Develop airports and ports3. Link areas of opportunity and needThe data below shows, for the factor, what the region is hoping to achieve and how progress will be monitored. This will be updated annually

Where are we now? Average vehicle delay on key routes (to be confirmed)Highest trunk road congestion outside London - 5 seconds lost per vehicle km23% of all journeys to work are non car trips (2005)Non car trips per annum - 58m rail journeys, 472m bus journeys, 19.5m Metrolink journeys55% non car morning peak modal split to Manchester (baseline for other areas to be

established)39% non car morning peak modal split to other key GM regional centres (baseline for other

areas to be established)22.5m passengers using Manchester Airport, 4.4m using Liverpool John Lennon Airport

and 0.35m using Blackpool Airport (baseline for number of in-bound passengers to be established)

33.8m tonnes handled via Port of Liverpool & 3.7m tonnes via Heysham90% of people in receipt of Jobseekers Allowance in Greater Manchester within 30 mins

access by public transport to a category A interchange or to a City Centre by 0800 (similar baseline for other areas to be established)


Reduced average vehicle delay on the 10% slowest journeysReduced trunk road congestionIncrease proportion of journeys to work by non car tripsIncrease in non car trips (target set for 65m rail journeys and 19.7m Metrolink journeys)Increased non car morning peak modal split to key centres25m passengers using Manchester Airport, 5.6 using Liverpool John Lennon Airport and

2m using Blackpool Airport; Increased % of in-bound passengersIncreased tonnage handled via Port of Liverpool & HeyshamIncreased public transport access to key centres by those on Jobseekers Allowance (to be

confirmed)


GVA GrowthCO2 Emissions

RES Actions linked to Transport:


Milestones/Outputs Q1/2 06/7 Q3 06/7 Q4 06/7 07/8 08/963 Capacity /demand

management on GM / C&W motorways (Highways Agency)

Motorway Access Management introduced

200 Traffic Officers in place

M6 Carlisle to Guardsmill Extension starts

A5117/A550 Deeside Park Junction Improvements start

M60 Jn18-12 Study TPI submission to DfT by HA

M6 widening targeted programme improvement submission

M62 Jn 6 improvements start

Start improvements to J15-13 4th lane M60

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Milestones/Outputs Q1/2 06/7 Q3 06/7 Q4 06/7 07/8 08/964 Improve road

access to Liverpool City Centre (TMP)

Edge Lane work commences

Edge Lane / Eastern approaches work commences

Edge Lane West work commences

Edge Lane Central work complete

Edge Lane West work complete

65 Develop the second Mersey Crossing (TMP)

Agree Traffic Model Spec with DfT

Procurement Strategy Approved

PFI schemes announced

Make Planning Application

Public Inquiry

66 Tackle congestion by increased public transport and reducing peak traffic (PTEs / Employers)

Liverpool South Parkway station opened

Await DfT approval for the Leigh – Salford – Manchester and M60 JETTS QBC

Approval of TIF ‘pump priming’ bid

Completion of committed Northern Orbital and SEMMMS QBC’s

Implement Leigh – Salford – Manchester QBC

Submit C-TIF bid July 2007

Increase rail capacity through rolling stock leasing subject to funding being available

Begin implementation of TIF schemes subject to approval of bid

67 Deliver improvements to Manchester Rail Hub (GMPTE)

Publication of the final North West Route Utilisation Strategy

Further investigation of NW RUS short/medium term proposal to consider changes to routeing of services through central Manchester

Implement Manchester Airport 3rd Rail Platform

Further investige NW RUS short/medium term proposal to consider changes to routeing of services through central Manchester

68 Enhance Road access to Barrow (DfT)

A590 High and Low Newton Bypass work commences Completion of A590 High and Low Newton Bypass

69 Enhance public transport between L’pool/ M’chester/ Lancs/ Leeds/ Sheffield (PTEs)

Completion of introduction of new Trans Pennine Express fleet

Northern Way Transport Connectivity Priorities to be established by early 2007

New cross country franchise let Dec 2007

Further investigation of NW RUS short/medium term proposal to improve service provision on Manchester – Sheffield/Leeds (including longer trains)

70 Complete West Coast Mainline upgrade (Network Rail)

Continuing implementation of infrastructure upgrades as part of WCML Progress Report 2006

Implementation of Dec 2008 timetable revision

71 Develop proposals for new high speed rail line to London (Network Rail)

Publication of Eddington Transport Study will make recommendations about any future for a high speed line

72 Grow Manchester and Liverpool Airports (Airport Owners)

Opening of Liverpool South Parkway Railway Station.

Implementation of Air Services Development Alternative Measures Programme: Invitation of project applications

Publication of Airport Masterplans


Progress report on Air Transport White Paper

Implement Manchester Airport 3rd Rail Platform

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Milestones/Outputs Q1/2 06/7 Q3 06/7 Q4 06/7 07/8 08/973 Grow Port of

Liverpool (Port Owners)

Outcome of DfT Ports Policy Review

Publication of Network Rail Freight Route Utilisation Strategy

Public consultation into options to improve road access into the Port of Liverpool

Ports Policy review published

Implementation of improved Access to the Port of Liverpool (Olive Mount Chord and Gauge Enhancement)

Completion of new In River Post Panamax Container Terminal, subject to statutory approval

74 Grow Blackpool Airport (Airport Owners)

Publication of Airport Masterplan Implementation of Air Services Development Measures

Alternative Programme: Invitation of project applications

Progress report on Air Transport White Paper

Implement Masterplan – expansion and refurbishment for increased patronage

Develop Aviation & Training Centre to support higher value activity/ jobs

Implement Masterplan – expansion and refurbishment for increased patronage

Develop Aviation & Training Centre to support higher value activity/ jobs

75 Support more international routes to region’s airports (SRPs)

Deliver Liverpool John Lennon Masterplan Develop plans for Blackpool airport in line with SRP/URC action plan

Deliver Liverpool John Lennon Masterplan

76 Grow Port of Heysham (Port Owners)

Lancashire County Council have approved Planning Application for the Northern Route of the Heysham – M6 route


Ports Policy review published

77 Develop Metrolink & mass transit in L’pool/Mersey Belt & links to Deeside (PTEs)

Commencement of Metrolink phase 1 and 2 renewals project

Continuing development of project development for phases 3a and 3b

Network Rail start Merseyside route utilisation strategy

Complete Metrolink Phase 1 track upgrades

Entry into service of additional vehicles for Metrolink Phase 1 and 2

Start construction of Metrolink Phase 3a

78 Improve public transport between East Lancs and Preston/ Manchester (LEP)

Publication of the final North West Route Utilisation Strategy

The East Lancashire Rapid Transit project will develop better public transport connectivity and an integrated transport network within East Lancashire

Policy framework developed by C.Lans City Region to ensure it is better connected to the other northern city regions

East Lancs Rapid Transit construction starts

79 Develop innovative transport solutions to link people and jobs (SRPs)

Develop projects via SRAP to ensure Lancashire employment sites are accessible by local people

Measures introduced in Warrington through LAA

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RES Factor: LAND USEAction on this RES Factor is designed to achieve the following objectives:1. Deliver high quality employment sites and premises2. Secure new uses for brownfield landThe data below shows, for the factor, what the region is hoping to achieve and how progress will be monitored. This will be updated annually

Where are we now? In 2004/5 835,896 sqm of floorspace was developed in the Northwest for industrial and/or other commercial use. 78/7% was located in the region’s Regeneration Priority Areas

8420 hectares of brownfield land – 24% of the England total5.6% vacant and derelict land and buildings (as % of all developed land)77% of new dwellings built on PDL


Sqm floorspace developed and % in Regeneration Priority Areas (monitor)Percentage of employment land in regeneration priority areas and on PDL/Total amount of

employment land available for employment use & and on PDL (monitor)Reduce hectares of brownfield land and % of land vacant or derelictIncrease % of new dwellings on PDL


GVA GrowthJob CreationDeprivation

RES Actions linked to Land Use:


Milestones/Outputs Q1/2 06/7 Q3 06/7 Q4 06/7 07/8 08/980 Deliver Strategic

Regional Sites (NWDA)

Ditton Rail Freight concept approval

Bailrigg concept approval

Annual Strategic Sites monitoring report produced

Ditton Rail Freight financial approval

Whitebirk concept approval

Planning application submitted for Parkside intermodal freight terminal

CPO to progress Ditton



81 Pursue reserve sites for major investment (NWDA)

Secure policy framework in RSS Final version of RSS issued by Secretary of State setting out policy framework

RSS policy framework begun to be implemented by Local Planning Authorities through Local Development Framework process

82 Develop portfolio of sub-region employment sites (SRPs)

Commence research to agree appropriate sites in each sub region

Agree appropriate sites & strategy in each sub region

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Milestones/Outputs Q1/2 06/7 Q3 06/7 Q4 06/7 07/8 08/983 Invest in quality

business accommodation / workspace (HMRs/URCs/Rural Development Partnerships)

Develop new Workspace Strategy in Greater Manchester / Merseyside through SRPs

Implement projects in SRAPs in line with Workspace Strategy

In Lancs deliver rural workspace via LRRAP

84 Develop new uses for brownfield land (English Partnerships)

Market Derwent Forest to the private sectorReview Cumbria Land Reclamation Strategy in line with

sub regional priorities and West Cumbria Masterplan

Development of EP’s Preston East site

Deliver REMADE programme of land restoration across Lancashire

Deliver REVIVE programmes across Cheshire & Warrington

Secure private sector partner for Derwent Forest

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RES Factor: HOUSINGAction on this RES Factor is designed to achieve the following objectives:1. Create a high quality and diverse housing stock2. Reduce areas of housing market failureThe data below shows, for the factor, what the region is hoping to achieve and how progress will be monitored. This will be updated annually

Where are we now? Current dwelling stock for the NW = 3,007,000 or 13.7% of the England dwelling stockRatio of house prices to earnings in the Northwest is 5.2 compared to a ratio of 7.0 for

England, ranking the Northwest 8th of the English regions% gap between house values in Pathfinder areas and the regional average (to be

confirmed)55,443 local authority and 29,314 low demand dwellings (18% and 10% respectively)5.4% of the dwelling stock is deemed unfit, compared with 4.7% nationally (2004/5)The proportion of vacant dwellings in the region in 2004/05 was 4.2%


Increase in current dwelling stockImprove access to Affordable HousingReduce gap between house values in Pathfinder areas and the regional average by a thirdReduction in incidence and impact of low demand housingReduction in the % of housing stock deemed unfit (monitor by tenure type & area)Reduction in the % of vacant dwellings split by tenure


GVA GrowthJob CreationGraduate QualificationsDeprivation

RES Actions linked to Housing:


Milestones/Outputs Q1/2 06/7 Q3 06/7 Q4 06/7 07/8 08/985 Ensure housing in

locations which support regeneration and knowledge based growth (LAs)

Draft RSS consultation on district level housing provision and policy framework

Draft RSS Examination in Public considers district level housing provision and policy framework

Final version of RSS issued by Secretary of State setting out district level housing provision and policy framework

RSS district level housing provision and policy framework begun to be implemented by Local Planning Authorities through Local Development Framework process

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Milestones/Outputs Q1/2 06/7 Q3 06/7 Q4 06/7 07/8 08/986 Secure affordable

housing in key locations (Regional Housing Board)

Secure policy framework in RSS NW housing market review published and updated

on six monthly basis RHS Action Plan to be published at the beginning of

December to lead development and implementation of RHS

RHB/ RPB to commission research to establish regional/sub-regional targets for affordable housing to inform RHS and RSS

RHB to advise Ministers on allocation of Regional Housing Pot for the next 2/3 years, incl. National Affordable Housing programme

Annual scheme update submitted for NW HMR Pathfinders

Develop and implementation of RHS

Review RHS Action Plan

Annual scheme update submitted for NW HMR Pathfinders

87 Set HMR in strong economic context (HMRs)

Develop proposals for Elevate and Oldham/ Rochdale economic programmes

Develop proposals for Elevate and Oldham/ Rochdale economic programmes

Elevate economic programme commissioned

Liverpool PLC developed and linked to HMR priorities

Oldham/Rochdale economic programme commissioned

Elevate economic programme commissioned

Liverpool PLC developed and linked to HMR priorities

Oldham/Rochdale economic programme commissioned

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RES Factor: PLANNINGAction on this RES Factor is designed to achieve the following objectives:1. Ensure planning supports sustainable growth2. Ensure appropriate utilities infrastructureThe data below shows, for the factor, what the region is hoping to achieve and how progress will be monitored. This will be updated annually

Where are we now? 87% of planning applications granted. Of those granted 85% granted within 8 weeks3,044 business planning applications in 2005/6In 2005/06, 78.3% of outstanding planning permissions were on previously developed land;

84.1% of new dwellings granted planning permission was on previously developed land50% objections from local planning authorities to utilities infrastructure


Increase in % of planning applications granted within 8 weeksIncrease in business planning applicationsSustain the proportion of outstanding planning permissions and new dwellings granted

permission on previously developed land % objections from local planning authorities to utilities infrastructure (monitor)Investment in utilities infrastructure (monitor)


GVA Growth

RES Actions linked to Planning:


Milestones/Outputs Q1/2 06/7 Q3 06/7 Q4 06/7 07/8 08/988 Ensure a positive

physical planning framework (LAs)

Ensure RSS and RES are aligned Implement Employment Land Strategies undertaken in East and West Lancs to ensure a sustainable approach to future land planning

89 Deliver plans which support growth in Lake District (CV)

Strategic partners committed to delivery of new vision for Lake District (published by new Lake District National Park Partnership).Key first steps include public realm improvements in main market towns and raising quality of accommodation & tourist offer

Ongoing plans to be developed as part of the CV Sub Region Action Plan

90 Ensure forward planning and investment in utilities (Utilities Companies)

Develop and establish contact between LAs and utility operators

Exchange information for feeding into respective utility and LA programmes

Programmes and plans in place that are deliverable

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RES Factor: ENERGYAction on this RES Factor is designed to achieve the following objectives:1. Develop appropriate energy policies and suppliesThe data below shows, for the factor, what the region is hoping to achieve and how progress will be monitored. This will be updated annually

Where are we now? Energy efficiency/intensity – energy consumption per unit of GVA = 1.28 GWh/£m GVA 929 employees in renewable energy sector with annual turnover of £104m3% of regional energy demand is produced from renewables, which equates to 9% of

renewable energy in England coming from the NWTotal Energy Consumption 2003: 37 kilo tonnes of oil equivalent (Ktoe) or 215320 GWh


3% pa improvement in regional energy intensityGrowth rate in renewable energy sector (employees & turnover) over 10%pa At least 10% of the region’s electricity supply from renewable sources by 2010 - 1231 MW

installed capacity/ 3500 GWh generated from renewablesReduction in Energy consumption from non renewable sources


GVA GrowthCO2 emissions

RES Actions linked to Energy:


Milestones/Outputs Q1/2 06/7 Q3 06/7 Q4 06/7 07/8 08/991 Implement

Northwest Energy Strategy (NW Energy Council)

Deliver Carbon Trust programmes Deliver Energy Savings Trust programmes Deliver Enworks programme

Ongoing delivery of programmes and monitoring of Strategy

Ongoing delivery of programmes and monitoring of Strategy

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RES Factor: INVESTMENTAction on this RES Factor is designed to achieve the following objectives:1. Encourage and make better use of, public and private investment in the regionThe data below shows, for the factor, what the region is hoping to achieve and how progress will be monitored. This will be updated annually

Where are we now? Appropriate Baselines to be established


Appropriate Targets to be establishedGVA and GVA/head growth (monitor)Structural Funds Outputs (monitor)RDPE Outputs (monitor)


GVA Growth

RES Actions linked to Investment:


Milestones/Outputs Q1/2 06/7 Q3 06/7 Q4 06/7 07/8 08/992 Influence EU

programmes to support RES (NWDA / NWRA)

Alignment of ERDF/ESF 2007-2013 with RES Rural Development Programme (RDPE) alignment with

RES priorities Contract with RTC North to deliver Frameworks NW to

assist SME’s to access 7th Framework R&D programme and Competitiveness & Innovation Programme

Examine links with External Relations (European) budget for International-isation

Participate in Regions for Economic Change territorial co-operation

93 Align investment and service delivery at all spatial levels (NWDA/ NWRA/ GONW)

SRP Action Plans produced and endorsed Northern Way delivery reviewed CRDPs updated

94 Explore mechanism to stimulate private sector investment (NWDA)

Develop joint project with Treasury and other RDAs, in advance of CSR & Budget 2007, to identify financial / regulatory changes required to stimulate private investment

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RES Factor: CULTURE AND IMAGEAction on this RES Factor is designed to achieve the following objectives:1. Promote the image of the region2. Maximise cultural and major event opportunities3. Develop the quality of the visitor experienceThe data below shows, for the factor, what the region is hoping to achieve and how progress will be monitored. This will be updated annually

Where are we now? 87% residents viewed the region as a good place to live 45% of businesses believe the region is a good place to operate21% of UK businesses think that the Northwest is better than the other regions in the UK

as a business locationVisitor economy is worth £10.9bn to the region, supporting 200,000 FTE jobs29m staying tourists and 240m day visitors (STEAM)11% share of domestic visitor trips and 11.3% share of spend (UKTS)7.8% share of overseas visits and 6.3% share of overseas visitor spend (IPS)47% of domestic trips out of season 86% participating in Arts (regional rank 5th)


Improved perceptions of the region as a good place to live and do businessIncrease in the size of the visitor economy by 1% (GVA and number of jobs) Increase in number and % share of visitors, visitor nights and spend (domestic and

international)% of domestic trips out of season (monitor)Increase participation in the ArtsNumber of major events and their economic impact (monitor)


GVA GrowthJob Creation

RES Actions linked to Culture and Image:


Milestones/Outputs Q1/2 06/7 Q3 06/7 Q4 06/7 07/8 08/995 Implement

marketing programmes (NWDA)

For Visitors: Run themed and destination campaigns to generate increased visitor spend and visitor numbers.

For Business and Investment: Identify key regional competitive messages, develop regional inward investment web site, publish a Northwest Business Supplement in national broadsheet

For Visitors: Focus themed marketing on Culture and the Natural Environment. Develop a new regional tourism marketing strategy to deliver the new tourism strategy and promote attack brands

For Business: Implement a sector marketing campaign to promote key sectors in national and international market places

For Visitors: Maximise impact of Capital of Culture on image of the region and visitor numbers.

For Business: Implement a sector marketing campaign to promote key sectors in national and international market places

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Milestones/Outputs Q1/2 06/7 Q3 06/7 Q4 06/7 07/8 08/996 Support Liverpool

2008 (Liverpool Culture Company)

2008 programme unveiled

National Marketing Campaign to promote Liverpool as a “must see” destination

Maximise visitors from outside region to key events (eg Turner Prize)

National Marketing Campaign to promote Liverpool as a “must see” destination

Maximise visitor numbers from outside of the region to key events

97 Develop the Cultural Offer (Culture Northwest)

Ongoing programme of development throughout period

Manchester International Festival

Capital of Culture

Capital of Culture

Cheshire Year of Gardens

98 Secure major events (NWDA)

Baseline data to be set by March 2007 Cheshire Year of Gardens 2008 (linked to Capital of Culture)

99 Develop opportunities linked to London 2012 (NWDA)

Establish NW Business Forum (2012 Games) Complete research into business opportunities from

the Games Draft regional plan to be completed by December

and finalised following consultation by March 2007

Establish business support programme

Development of Cultural Olympiad

100Develop plans to exploit growth of sport (NWDA)

Develop a Sport Sector Strategy and Action Plan Implement strategy

101Improve tourism product of attack brands / signature projects (Tourist Boards)

Hadrian’s Wall Heritage Board formed

Lowther Park Steering Group established

Chester Super Zoo - Risk Analysis produced

Lake District Vision published

Chester Culture Park Board formed and vision agreed

Manchester Conference Quarter - improved public realm and orientation project commences

Blackpool Casino decision

Prioritised implement-ation plan for Chester Culture Park

Publication of Chester Super Zoo Business Plan & detailed implementation plan

Liverpool Cruise Terminal opens

Arena and Convention Centre Liverpool (ACCL) opens

Lowther Park initial phase completed

Hadrian’s Wall annual Delivery Plan agreed

Manchester Conference Quarter - improved public realm and orientation project completed

102Capitalise on Southport as a classic resort (TMP)

Plans for Southport included as part of the Sub Regional Action Plan

Improve public realm – Lord St improvement project

103Implement Business Tourism Strategy (Regional Tourism Forum)

Business Tourism strategy and framework agreed to increase business visitors and their spend in the region

Monitor progress with Strategy implementation

Monitor progress with Strategy implementation

104Implement Visitor Information Strategy (Regional Tourism Forum)

Visitor Information Strategy published Visitor Information Improvement project launched

Monitor progress with Strategy implementation and projects

Monitor progress with Strategy implementation and projects

105Support business development for tourism businesses (Tourist Boards)

Tourism Connect project - Cumbria Profit through Productivity commenced May 2006 -

160 businesses to be supported through to June 2008

Welcome to Excellence (National Skills Training Programme) delivered

Quarter 4 - agree working relationship and protocols with Business Link

Delivery of business signposting in partnership with Business Link

Profit through Productivity completed with 160 tourism SME’s

Tourism Connect project completion

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RES Factor: COMMUNITYAction on this RES Factor is designed to achieve the following objectives:1. Support cleaner, safer, greener communities2. Develop community cohesion3. Develop high quality local services4. Reduce health inequalities and social exclusionThe data below shows, for the factor, what the region is hoping to achieve and how progress will be monitored. This will be updated annually

Where are we now? 579 NW super output areas in the worst 5% deprived, nationally5 local authorities in the region fall more than 25% outside the regional average with regard

to incapacity benefit claimants.4 local authorities in the region fall more than 25% outside the regional average with regard

to housing affordability.3 local authorities in the region fall more than 25% outside the regional average with regard

to NVQ Level 3+Crime statistics (burglaries: regional rank – 6th 743 per 10,000 population, vehicle crime:

regional rank 7th 1530 per 10,000 population, violent crime regional rank 9th 613 per 10,000 population , 7847 hate crime (racist incidents) in 2004/5

Feelings of insecurity – males 7th (4%) females 6th (16%)10 local authorities with comprehensive ‘four star rating’12% of households below 60% of the median income level43.9% employment rate amongst disabled people; 54.7% amongst non-white working age

people; 33.9% for over 50’s


By 2009, reduce the number of areas in the worst 5% deprived, nationallyNo local authority area to be more than 25% below the regional average in at least 2 of the

following indicators: Incapacity Benefit claimants, Housing Affordability, NVQ Level 3+Reduction in crime incl. hate crimeIncrease in feelings of securityIncrease in the number of local authorities with comprehensive ‘four star rating’Reduction in % of households below 60% of the median income levelImprovement in economic participation rates for key groups (target to be set)


GVA GrowthEmployment rateDeprivation

RES Actions linked to Community:


Milestones/Outputs Q1/2 06/7 Q3 06/7 Q4 06/7 07/8 08/9106Develop support

to cleaner, safer, greener communities (GONW/ Regional Alcohol Forum/ LAs)

NW Reducing Reoffending Plan – Progress through engagement with other agencies and develop policies on key themes (“Pathways”)

Develop NW Alcohol Strategy – Q4 North West Liveability Foundation Pilot commenced

Re-offending Plan: Develop, review & integrate strategies

Publish NW Alcohol Strategy

Cleaner, Safer, Greener issues included in LAA Delivery Plans

Re-offending Plan: Health Pathway – implement researched regional pilot with dangerous offenders

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Milestones/Outputs Q1/2 06/7 Q3 06/7 Q4 06/7 07/8 08/9107Implement the

Sustainable Communities Plan (GONW / RENEW Northwest)

Programme of capacity building events by RENEW, GONW and other partners in place by end of Q3. Programme and monitoring evaluation methodology established – Q3

Regional Masterclasses and good practice workshops – Q1/2 – 1380 attendees; Q3 – 500 attendees; Q4 – 500 attendees

Regeneration Leadership Training Q1/2 – 100 days; Q3 – 60 days

2000 Practitioners attended Masterclass

2000 Practitioners attended Masterclass

108Promote role of voluntary sector in tackling social exclusion (Voluntary Sector)

Development of VCS Strategy by end of Q4 Creation of VCS Co-ordinating Committee by end of Q4 Preparation of Regional Infrastructure Development

Plans Templates – Q1/2; submit to GONW and grant offers issued – Q3/4

LAAs – GONW Partnership Directors ensure VCS engagement in consultation on service delivery across all 4 blocks – Q4

VCS Strategy Action plan agreed by end of q1

07/08 Regional Infrastructure Development Plans submitted, approved and monitored

VCS Steering Grp to monitor delivery and oversee review process

08/09 Regional Infrastructure Development Plans submitted, approved and monitored

109Capacity building of voluntary sector and social enterprise to deliver public services (NW Improvement Network)

Development of VCS Strategy by end of Q4 Creation of VCS Co-ordinating Committee by end of Q4 Preparation of Regional Infrastructure Development

Plans Templates – Q1/2; submit above to GONW and grant offers issued – Q3/4

Regular GO liaison to influence Capacity Builders’ forward plans – Q4

VCS Strategy Action plan agreed by end of Q1

Regular GO liaison to influence Capacity Builders’ forward plans

Regular GO liaison to influence Capacity Builders’ forward plans

Increased number of VCS organisations delivering public services by raising skills levels of the VCS workforce

110Use Local Area Agreements to improve access to public services (Local Authorities)

Undertake 6 monthly reviews of 2 pilot LAAs and 9 R2 LAAs – Q3

11 R3 LAAs in place by April 07

June/July 2007 Annual Review – opportunity to renegotiate targets with depts & Nov 07 – 6 month reviews

June/July 2008 Annual Reviews and November 2008 – 6 monthly reviews

111Deliver the Regional Equality and Diversity Strategy (GONW/ NWDA/ NWRA)

Establish implementation plan for ED strategy

Regional strategic coordination group set up

Initiate projects to deliver strategy

Agree delivery arrangements / influence partner projects

Outputs against plan reported and progress measured at annual review

Celebrate event to promote the economic impact of diversity

Outputs against plan reported and progress measured at annual review

112Deliver the Investment for Health strategic plan (Dept. of Health)

Review progress on Investment for Health Strategic Plan and update implementation plan in light of new NHS structure and Government Agenda re Health

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RES Factor: ENVIRONMENTAction on this RES Factor is designed to achieve the following objectives:1. Realise and nurture the natural and built heritage assets2. Improve the physical environmentThe data below shows, for the factor, what the region is hoping to achieve and how progress will be monitored. This will be updated annually

Where are we now? £1.36b GVA of the natural environment sector, supporting 64,000 jobsThe Lake District is estimated to have received 8.2 million visitors in 200596,171 hectares of woodland – 6.8% of land cover in NW EnglandAgriculture contributes 3% of rural GVA and employees 39,347579 super output areas in the worst 5% deprived, nationallyQuality public realm measure – to be established as part of Liveability Foundation Pilot53% of region’s flood management systems meet performance specifications to protect

locations to an appropriate standardFlood warning service to 77,000 properties


Increase in the GVA and jobs of the natural environment sectorLake District visitors (monitor)Increase in woodland cover by 1200 hectaresMaintain agriculture’s employment and contribution to rural GVA at 3%By 2009, reduce the number of areas in the worst 5% deprived, nationallyQuality public realm measure - to be established as part of Liveability Foundation Pilot Hectares of derelict land reclaimed (monitor)100% of region’s flood management systems meet performance specifications to protect

locations to an appropriate standardFlood warning service to 97,800 propertiesAir Quality and Water Quality (monitor)Condition of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (monitor)“At Risk” Historic Environment Assets (monitor)Access to Greenspace (monitor)


GVA GrowthDeprivation

RES Actions linked to Environment:


Milestones/Outputs Q1/2 06/7 Q3 06/7 Q4 06/7 07/8 08/9113Develop

economic benefit of the natural environment (Natural Economy NW)

Natural Economy Northwest set up as 3 year programme

Natural Benefits for Business Conference held

Business advisers training programme in Cumbria started

Natural environment & socio economic deprivation regional map produced

Natural Economy Northwest launch

Training prog. launched & best practice published

Natural Tourism Challenge Fund launched

Wetland, Coastal, Green Infra. & Natural Tourism projects developed

6 SITA projects initiated

In Lancs, deliver Green Grid strategic green infra.

More wetland, coastal, Green Infra., Natural Tourism & SITA projects developed

Natural Economy Awards held

Increased business advice on benefits from natural env.

Green Infra. approach used to integrate env. and economic delivery

Natural environment projects show clear economic benefits

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Milestones/Outputs Q1/2 06/7 Q3 06/7 Q4 06/7 07/8 08/9114Implement Lake

District Futures Policy (CV)

Plans for Lake District included as part of the Sub Regional Action Plan

Partners committed to delivery of new vision for Lake District. First steps include public realm improvementin main market towns and raising quality of accomm. & tourist offer

Ongoing plans to be developed as part of the CV Sub Region Action Plan

115Use heritage environment to deliver growth (SRPs)

Merseyside Heritage Investment Strategy completed

Roll out of Heritage Investment Strategy process across region

Chester Culture Park implementation

Develop the Lancaster Canal Corridor and further exploit the tourism potential of Lancaster Castle

Chester Culture Park implementation

116Create Regional Parks (Regional Park Organisations)

Finalise support arrangements for individual regional park proposals

Weaver Valley implementation

Develop strategic connecting ‘green infrastructure’ incl. further development of the East Lancashire and Ribble Estuary Regional Parks

Weaver Valley implementation

Develop strategic connecting ‘green infrastructure’ incl. further development of the East Lancashire and Ribble Estuary Regional Parks

117Implement Regional Forestry Framework (Forestry Commission)

Newlands Programme delivered Regional Forestry Framework Action Plan in

place Identification of RPDE Forestry Activity

Newlands programme delivered

Regional Forestry Framework Champion in place

RDPE Forestry Activity

Newlands programme delivered

RDPE Forestry Activity

118Promote sustainable farming and food production (GONW)

SSFF Champion in place Review of SFF Delivery Document Regional Food and Drink Strategy produced

Regional Food and Drink Strategy, RDPE and SSFF Objectives aligned

“Food Northwest” established

Delivery alignment of Regional Food and Drink Strategy, RDPE; and SSFF

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Milestones/Outputs Q1/2 06/7 Q3 06/7 Q4 06/7 07/8 08/9119Invest in quality

public realm, green space and environmental quality (SRPs/ Tourist Boards/ HMRs/ URCs)

Blackpool Central Seafront commenced

Liverpool City Centre Movement Strategy underway

Public realm improvement implemented in Crewe town centre

Review and formulate framework for sustainable tourism activity with BREW partners

North West Liveability Foundation Pilot commenced

Develop proposals for public sector investment in Oxford Road corridor

Mann Island (L’pool) projects started

Develop mechanism for measuring the economic impact of investment in public realm

Delivery of key projects in SRAPs, including through all URCs

Public realm improvements in Chester (Culture Park) and Cheshire market towns (Weaver Valley)

Improve public realm to establish Southport as a Classic Resort

Mann Island (L’pool) projects ongoing

Mann Island (L’pool) projects completed

120Understand economic case for, and promote, good design (RENEW Northwest)

Research study into the economic case for, and value of, good design, including developing an assessment framework

Data collection to set standards in design and initial take up amongst regional partners

Disseminate study findings

Conduct Design review

121”Future proof” physical developments (LAs)

Develop “future proofing” policy and good practice guide

122Protect areas from flooding (Environment Agency)

Flood defence prioritised programme to improve the standard of protection in specified locations

Flood defence prioritised programme to improve protection in agreed locations

Flood defence prioritised programme to improve protection in agreed locations

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