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Welcome to PLACE Pennine Lancashire 

Pennine Lancashire as a geographical area has a population of over 522,000 and enjoys a diverse cultural make-up, beautiful countryside and a growing local economy underpinned by a high-value manufacturing base.  The area has enormous potential. 

 

We have recognised that trying to improve borough areas in isolation is extremely difficult.  Local Authorities should complement each other, bring out different strengths and tackling weaknesses together whilst still maintaining our own identities. 

 

PLACE was formally established several years ago and is built on a strong working partnership of the private and public sector.  The Chamber of Commerce, Regenerate Pennine Lancashire Ltd and health bodies work with the local authorities to improve the area.

 

In 2009 the Pennine Lancashire Multi Area Agreement (MAA) was signed with Government giving a clear example of how collaborative working in a large two tier area with a unitary authority and a county council can be successful.  The priorities within the MAA for Pennine Lancashire sought to provide an infrastructure to meet the needs of a modern economy. 

 

These include:

  • Improved transport links to regional growth centres, particularly Manchester
  • A better balanced housing offer
  • Superfast broadband
  • An education and skills system responsive to the needs of employers and supports wider economic growth

 

PLACE has a robust governance structure in place to tackle the challenges the area faces whilst enhancing the existing offer and opportunities Pennine Lancashire can give. The Business Leaders Forum brings the private sector together to play a role in shaping and influencing our approach to economic growth.  The Employment and Skills Board, Housing Partnership and Social Economy Board are all well established and minutes of these meetings are available on this website. 

 

In April 2011, the PLACE authorities were pleased to form part of the Lancashire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) with the rest of the Lancashire authorities and private sector representatives.  Pennine Lancashire is recognised as one of three sub areas in Lancashire with a distinct economic footprint. 

 

With progress and improvements being made and by working together, Pennine Lancashire is able to offer employment opportunities, support to businesses, decent homes, improved lifestyles and good transport links.