1. Graham Haywood Cumbria LEP Director The Rural Productivity Plan

2. Strategic Context The Cumbria Strategic Economic Plan The Northern Powerhouse The Borderlands Initiative Devolution Deal for Cumbria

3. Rural Areas Fully Connected to the Wider Economy Extensive, fast and reliable Broadband services High-quality, widely available mobile communications Modern transport connections

4. A Highly Skilled Rural Workforce Access to high-quality education and training Expanded apprenticeships in rural areas

5. Strong Conditions for Business Growth Enterprise zones in rural areas Better regulation and improved planning for rural businesses Better alignment of UK, EU funds for rural activity Support for food and farming businesses to grow their markets nationally and internationally