Reports

Please find below the suite of reports created and published as part of the Lancashire Independent Economic Review.

Deep Dive: Internationalisation Strategy for Lancashire

Published in October 2022

The Lancashire Internationalisation Strategy is both an in-depth review of where we are currently with regards to global commercial activity and a dynamic strategic roadmap of where we could be in the future.

View report (PDF) 1.96 MB

Final report: A new prosperity

Published in December 2021

The Final Report of the Lancashire Independent Economic Review.

View report (PDF) 4.02 MB

Deep dive: Economic Geography and the future of towns

Published in December 2021

This report explores the way that places in Lancashire relate to each other, and how towns and cities can develop future strategies.

View report (PDF) 3.77 MB

Deep dive: Infrastructure Strategy for Lancashire

Published in December 2021

This aim of this report is to shape the strategic approaches taken by Lancashire towards infrastructure, based upon the best possible data and extensive consultation.

View report (PDF) 4.45 MB

Deep dive: Review: Health, Wealth & Wellbeing

Published in December 2021

This report looks at four aspects of the relationship between health and economy – to better understand the challenges and opportunities in Lancashire.

View report (PDF) 5.80 MB

Deep dive: Stronger & Greener: The future of manufacturing in Lancashire

Published in December 2021

The deep dive has reinforced the vital role that manufacturing plays in Lancashire’s economy, the opportunities available and the challenges it must overcome to achieve a stronger, greener sector.

View report (PDF) 2.70 MB

Taking stock: An audit of Lancashire’s economy in 2021

Published in March 2021

Taking stock: an audit of Lancashire’s economy” sets out the panel’s initial findings, outlining the county’s main strengths and weaknesses, and charting the evolution of the economy from the 2008 financial crisis through to the Covid-19 pandemic.

View report (PDF) 11.23 MB

I look forward to working with partners, organisations and local people to ensure the review offers a representative and credible analysis, and a firm foundation for Lancashire’s recovery and future development.

Rowena Burns, chair of the Independent Panel