66.23 The Fylde Coast Multi-Area Agreement notes that economic growth is low and slow in comparison with other sub-areas of Lancashire, with an over-reliance on low value manufacturing and the service sector. Promoting the growth of new sectors such as sustainable forms of energy production, renewable technologies (including the development of a supply chain for this) and support for digital and media companies is a priority for supporting diversification. Being positioned on the North West ‘Energy’ Coast brings in significant links with a wider energy infrastructure and supply chain.