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Whether it’s starting a business, building a career, or creating a life, this is a place where it can happen.

Your future is in Cheshire and Warrington

Cheshire and Warrington is:

  • a network of towns, cities and rural communities
  • a centre for science, innovation and advanced manufacturing
  • home to clean energy leadership and industrial decarbonisation
  • a place with a strong visitor economy and high quality of life

The Combined Authority brings these strengths together, connecting people, places and industries.

We are well connected across the North of England, and globally with international airports and freeports within easy reach.

With an economy worth £37.7 billion, nearly one million residents and around 41,000 businesses, Cheshire and Warrington is one of the strongest performing economies in the North.

Around 3 million people live within a 30-minute drive of the region, creating access to talent, customers and supply chains. 

Invest in Cheshire and Warrington

A strong and connected economy

With an economy worth £37.7 billion, nearly one million residents and around 41,000 businesses, Cheshire and Warrington is one of the strongest performing economies in the North.

We are well connected across the North of England, and globally with international airports and freeports within easy reach.

Around 3 million people live within a 30-minute drive of the region, creating access to talent, customers and supply chains.

Innovation and industry

A home to global, cutting-edge businesses

We are home to world-leading businesses across:

  • life sciences and biotech
  • energy and industrial decarbonisation
  • advanced manufacturing
  • financial services and fintech
  • logistics and distribution

We are built on strong foundations for business success:

  • global leadership in clean energy and industrial decarbonisation
  • major employers such as Bentley Motors, Vauxhall and Barclays
  • world-class science and innovation assets
  • a £4 billion visitor economy
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Talent, skills and growth

A growing economy supported by a skilled population

Our economy continues to grow, supported by a highly skilled workforce and a strong culture of innovation

  • 52% of the local working population is qualified to degree level or above
  • knowledge-driven businesses are leading innovation across key sectors
  • productivity is among the highest in the North, with GVA per head at £38,517

This is a place where businesses can access the skills they need and where people can build long-term careers.

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A place to build your future

Imagine, build, and live out your future ambitions; today, and for future generations

Our role is to make sure it’s a place where:

  • businesses can start, grow and scale.
  • people can find good jobs and build skills.
  • communities can thrive.
  • this and future generations can thrive.
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