06/04/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/04/2025 08:45
4 June 2025
Cheshire and Warrington's leaders today urged the public to have their say on ambitious goals ranging from better public transport and more energy efficient homes to making the area the fastest growing economy in the North.
Other bold 20-year goals for the region set out in the in-depth 39-page draft sustainable and inclusive economic strategy (SIES), include helping young people of all backgrounds access education, training and job opportunities, improving digital connectivity, tackling poverty and achieving net zero by 2045.
Opening consultation via a series of workshops in June and July, leaders of the region's three local authorities urged residents, businesses and community representatives to have their say on the draft strategy.
Informed by expert analysis, evidence and the latest data, the proposed new economic strategy is underpinned by a vision set by council leaders from across the whole of Cheshire and Warrington that the region will be the healthiest, most sustainable, inclusive and fastest-growing place in the country by 2045.
Other goals by 2045 or before include:
Council leaders are inviting people to join a series of workshops to discuss the draft strategy which will be held between 9 June and 4 July.
Urging people to have their say, Councillor Louise Gittins, chair of the Cheshire and Warrington Joint Committee and leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council, said: "This is a bold, ambitious collective vision for Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire East and Warrington, which has the potential to transform our economy, promoting fast growth, reducing inequalities and improving the lives of our residents and the fortunes of our businesses.
"We know, with the right partnerships in place, we can tackle the challenges facing our places, residents and businesses and build on the exciting opportunities we have identified - and we look forward to hearing your views to help shape our sustainable and inclusive economic strategy."
Fore more details, read the draft strategy.