Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal

This project brings together five cross-border local authorities to promote economic growth and competitiveness of the area that straddles the Scotland-England border.

The Borderlands Deal partner local authorities are:

  • Cumberland Council
  • Dumfries and Galloway Council
  • Northumberland County Council
  • Scottish Borders Council
  • Westmoreland and Furness Council

The partners are working together to deliver transformative change across the region to maximise the benefits of growth. This includes two key economic challenges: the need for population growth and improved productivity.

The Borderlands Deal is focusing on the factors which make places attractive to investors, visitors and those who may wish to relocate. The shared ambition is to play our full part in the Scottish and wider UK economy.

The Borderlands initiative is focusing on several key themes, including: digital technology; innovation; low carbon; and energy. The approach is based on existing physical and infrastructure connections, and transport and connectivity are at the heart of the partners' proposals, linking the opportunities that can be created and informing future projects.

Find out more about the Borderlands Inclusive Growth deal