Cumbria Economic Summit 2009
Speeches & Presentations
Below are Powerpoint presentations from speakers at the Cumbria Economic Summit 2009.
Introduction and opening remarks
Fiona Armstrong, compare and broadcaster
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Cumbria’s Economy
Roger Liddle, Chair of Cumbria Vision
Cumbria ’s position at the centre of innovation in unique and important industries will help overcome the current economic climate and build a more prosperous and sustainable future
Listen to Roger Liddle's speech
Delivery of regeneration in Cumbria
Richard Greenwood, Chief Executive of Cumbria Vision
The direction and importance of the Cumbria Economic Strategy and Sub Regional Action Plan and how regeneration will be delivered on the ground through four new “Vision Boards”
Richard Greenwood
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The importance of partnerships and partnering
Prof John Fyfe, International Specialist in Partnerships
Importance of Public, Private and Voluntary Sector partnerships in regeneration and economic development
Prof John Fyfe
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PRIORITY SECTORS
1) The New Opportunities of Energy & Low Carbon economy
¦ Dr Ian Hudson, Sellafield Programme Manager, Nuclear Decommissioning Authority & George Beveridge, Deputy Managing Director, Sellafield Ltd
Dr Ian Hudson & George Beveridge
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¦ Duncan Burt, Customer Services Manager (Transmissions) National Grid
National Grid’s aspirations for Cumbria
Duncan Burt
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2) Raising attractiveness of destination Cumbria to live, invest, work and visit
¦ Simon Berry, Managing Director & Chair of English Lakes Hotels
Importance of tourism to “Destination Cumbria”
Simon Berry
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¦ Beverley Blevans, Complex Manager, Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs
Importance of providing a superb place to live and work – experience of recruiting staff for their new offices in Lillyhall
Beverley Blevans
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SUPPORTING SECTORS
1) A once in a lifetime opportunity to transform Cumbria's Education, Skills and Research and achieve a step change in aspirations
Dr Eunice Simmons, Dean of Science & Natural Resources, University of Cumbria
Dr Eunice Simmons
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2) Better focused support for Business, Enterprise and Employment
¦ Cllr Tim Knowles, Regeneration portfolio holder, Cumbria County Council
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3) Development of Key Infrastructure as a platform for business growth
¦ Andrew Tinkler, CEO, Stobart Group
Andrew Tinkler
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4) Innovative stewardship of Cumbria’s land and landscape to build a thriving Rural Economy and improve access to services
¦ Alistair Wannop, Farmer & Golf Course owner
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KEYNOTE SPEECH
Lord Peter Mandelson, Secretary of State for Business, Enterpirse & Regulatory Reform
Listen to Lord Peter Mandelson's Keynote speech
Q&A SESSION
Lord Mandelson, Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform; Roger Liddle, Chair of Cumbria Vision; Bryan Gray, Chair of the Northwest Regional Development Agency
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