Economic Growth Unpicked

Claim

Objective 2 of the masterplan (Technical Appraisal page 15) seeks to encourage diverse economic growth based upon the following strategic priorities as identified in the Cumbria Strategic Economic Plan (2014-2024)
• advanced manufacturing
• energy
• rural and visitor economy
• strategic connectivity

Reality

The plan was developed by the Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) with an objective of unleashing Cumbria’s economic potential and deliberately focuses on areas of existing strength. In summary: Continue reading “Twaddle #4:Economic Growth Unpicked” →