Governance
The Lancashire Growth Plan will be delivered through the new devolution arrangements established under the LCCA. As Lancashire’s strategic leadership body, the LCCA is addressing long-standing challenges of underinvestment and is committed to driving inclusive and sustainable growth across the county.
Through collaborative working with local authorities, businesses, and public service partners, the LCCA is strengthening Lancashire’s strategic voice at regional, national, and international levels. This approach underpins the development of compelling investment propositions and supports the delivery of the projects set out in the Growth Plan appendices.
To support this ambition, the LCCA has developed a new project prioritisation framework. This framework provides a structured and transparent method for assessing strategic fit, impact, and deliverability. The LCCA will use this framework to guide the development of investment cases, support project sponsors, and unlock progress, ensuring that the most impactful initiatives are brought forward for delivery.
Monitoring and evaluation
The success of the Growth Plan will be monitored through a robust performance management framework led by the LCCA. A dashboard of measurable key performance indicators (KPIs) will be developed in collaboration with partners to track progress and assess impact. This will include alignment with the national Social Value TOMs (Themes, Outcomes, Measures) Framework.
Indicative measures include:
Economic growth and development
- GVA growth rate: Annual percentage increase in Gross Value Added
- Business start-up rate: Number of new businesses established per year
- Investment levels: Public and private investment attracted to the region
- Export growth: Annual percentage increase in export value
Infrastructure and connectivity
- Transport infrastructure projects completed on time and within budget
- Public transport usage: Increase in ridership
- Road and rail connectivity: Improvements in travel times and network integration
- Digital connectivity: Percentage of the region with access to high-speed internet
Skills and employment
- Skills gap reduction: Fewer employers reporting skills shortages
- Apprenticeships: Number of individuals engaged
- Attainment levels: Percentage of residents with Level 4+ qualifications
- Reduction in economic inactivity: improved employment rate
Quality of place and culture
- Cultural events and participation: Number and attendance of major events
- Tourism growth: Increase in visitor numbers
- Environmental quality: Improvements in air, water, and land indicators
Housing and community development
- Housing units built: Including affordable homes aligned with Local Plans
- Local Plan coverage: All planning authorities with up-to-date, sound Local Plans
- Public satisfaction: Survey-based measure of satisfaction with local amenities
Inclusive growth
- Average gross household income
- Employment rate: Working-age population in employment
- Quality of life index: Improvement in Index of Multiple Deprivation rankings, aiming to ensure no Lancashire district ranks among the 30 most deprived nationally
Monitoring tools
- Progress reports: Regular updates on achievements and areas for improvement
- Stakeholder feedback: Input from businesses, residents, and local authorities
- Budget adherence: Projects delivered within allocated budgets
- Timeline adherence: Projects completed within planned schedules
Key actions
To ensure the effective delivery of the Growth Plan, the following actions will be taken in partnership with the Lancashire Data Observatory.
Develop measurable KPIs to track progress and assess impact
The Data Observatory will lead the development of a comprehensive performance dashboard, incorporating economic, social, environmental, and infrastructure indicators. This will include alignment with national frameworks such as the Social Value TOMs.
Regularly publish progress reports and collect stakeholder feedback
The Data Observatory will coordinate the publication of regular performance updates and facilitate structured engagement with stakeholders, including businesses, residents, and local authorities. This will ensure transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.