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ACTION
ITEM

It had been noted that guidance on the timescales and processes in
developing the plan had been somewhat scant. The Government had

recognised that and had advised that further guidance was

considered imminent. Pending that further advice, and being mindful
of the need to maintain momentum, Michael had advised that the
following priority actions had been identified for the next six weeks:-

 Progression of engagement activity and finalisation of the
communications plan;
 Development of an economic narrative and evidence in support of
the Town Deal;
 Definition of prospective projects and programmes for inclusion
within the Town Deal; and
 Establishment of an appraisal framework for the consideration of
prospective proposals.

He added that at the next meeting of this Board it was intended that
the outputs and options emerging from these activities would be
considered.

Appended to his report was a copy of the latest interim programme
supporting the development of the Town Investment Plan. It was
intended that the programme would remain under review, pending the
receipt of further guidance from MHCLG.

Corrine Watson commented that the Board needed to have a role in
assessing the proposed projects and that deadlines needed to be
mapped out to receive and review projects. This had been echoed by
Alison Hatcher.

The Chair had recommended including milestones within the Michael
programme schedule and that Janet Herbert could assist with that. Barry/Janet
Herbert
Michael Barry advised that at the next Board meeting, a list of
projects would be presented and the assessment criteria would be Michael Barry
submitted for approval.

21 – Any Other Business

Institutes of Technology (IOT)

Andrew Wren advised the Board of a new type of prestigious
institution known as ‘Institutes of Technology’. He advised that the
Government had a clear expectation that a bid for IOT would be
submitted from Cumbria.

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