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5. To build on our strengths to help Barrow become a centre of
excellence an innovation for advanced manufacturing and clean
growth;

6. To achieve the greater diversification of our economy and to
provide a wider range of employment opportunities; ACTION

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7. To deliver a more diverse and attractive housing offer while
ensuring the continued renewal of our existing stock;

8. To achieve a vibrant town centre, leisure, cultural and service
offer supporting the role of Barrow as a regional centre and
preserving our rich heritage;

9. To become a University Town with campus, part of a dynamic
and integrated approach to higher and further education; and

10. To put communities at the centre of public service delivery.

The Chair asked the Board if they considered that everything

intended to be delivered had been encapsulated within the proposed
vision.

In respect of the vision, Julie Mennell commented that it could be

deemed to be quite Barrow centered. The Chair replied that the level

of representation was much wider and that the vision needed to

reflect how the wider population would benefit.

Geoff Jolliffe commented that there was an element missing from the

vision regarding health and enabling individuals to realise their full

potential.

The following comments had been received regarding the objectives
as numbered:-

3. Cllr M A Thomson commented that there needed to be something

added to this regarding combatting social inequalities. Alison

Hatcher added that this objective needed to reflect individuals’ life

changes, enabling them to reach their full potential. Geoff Jolliffe

had suggested that it may be appropriate to replace ‘health and

well being’ with ‘physical health and mental well-being;

4. Julie Mennell had suggested removing the word ‘better’. The

Chair added that this would reflect the sustainability extent of the

project;

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