Former Cabinet Secretary Dr has been appointed independent
Chair of the Barrow Delivery Board, the government announced
today.
Dr Case brings a wealth of leadership experience to the role
after a long career in the Civil Service.
The Delivery Board will deliver the Barrow Transformation Fund, a
£200m government package to deepen and develop Barrow's crucial
role at the heart of UK national security and nuclear
submarine-building, overseen by the Defence Nuclear Enterprise.
It forms part of the Plan for Barrow, which aims to strengthen
the local economy, support sustainable growth and boost
opportunities for residents.
Minister for Local Growth and Building Safety said:
Barrow lies at the heart of our defence industry, and the nuclear
submarines produced there play a crucial role in keeping Britain
safe. We are committed to building on Barrow's incredible
strengths and making sure local people benefit from the town's
development.
is ideally placed to chair the
Delivery Board and oversee the delivery of £200m of funding to
tackle local priorities, taking Barrow towards an exciting
future. He will ensure Barrow's place in our national Plan for
Change - because what's best for Barrow is best for the country.
Dr Case said:
I'm delighted to be appointed Chair and take on this important
role. Barrow is critical to our national security; there's
nowhere else in the country with the unique set of skills and
supporting infrastructure required to deliver complex nuclear
submarines, so it's vital we invest now to sustain this
capability.
Barrow is a fantastic town and the Government's long-term
commitment to the UK's submarine programme means it has an
exciting future, but it's not without its challenges. Our task is
to address these, turn ambition into reality and help transform
Barrow into a place where people choose to live, work and thrive.
The government is committed to growing the economy, strengthening
national security and supporting our communities as part of the
Plan for Change.
Barrow's contribution to maintaining and renewing the UK's
nuclear deterrent has been built up over many years – often by
multiple generations of the same families as part of a truly
national endeavour. The government's tailored Transformation Fund
will build on these historic strengths and ensure the town's full
potential is realised.
Dr Case's appointment was confirmed by Minister Norris in a
Written Ministerial Statement to Parliament today. The Delivery
Board will meet in March to make its first spending decisions.
This funding will bring transformational and long-lasting change
to Barrow across areas including transport, education,
employment, skills, health, equity and wellbeing.
Dr Case previously acted as Chair of the Board on an interim
basis, as part of his role as Cabinet Secretary.
