CWEA Launches Annual Review

Cheshire & Warrington Economic Alliance (CWEA) has published its 2007 Annual Review.detailing its activities for the past 12 months.

Published to coincide with the Annual Stakeholder Forum held on 20th November, which was attended by 120 senior representatives from public and private sector companies, the Review highlights CWEA’s key achievements including:

The formulation of ‘Investing in Success’ – a £1 billion Action Plan which aims to transform the economy of Cheshire and Warrington.

The securing of £38 million of funding for Action Plan Projects from 2007-2010.

The commissioning, with the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA), of a major economic review of Cheshire and Warrington’s economy, together with the production of forecasts up to 2030.

The formulation of the Cheshire and Warrington Employment and Skills Board to lead on skills development strategy.

The establishment of a Climate Change Group to deliver the Northwest Climate Change Action Plan in the sub region.

The establishment of a joint working forum on worklessness with Jobcentre Plus bringing together all the main funding and delivery partners.

Delivering a programme of workshops, consultations and strategy development events, including Business Ambassador events in London, Chester and Warrington.

Martin Lee, Chief Executive at CWEA, says “This has been another busy and successful year for CWEA and for many of the businesses in this area. Development of the ‘Investing in Success’ Action Plan has enabled us to work closely with our partners, especially the NWDA, to secure significant funding for the key projects we identified would deliver economic growth. We look forward to continuing to provide strategic leadership for the development of our economy up to 2011 and beyond.”

Copies of the Annual Review are available from CWEA or can be downloaded from the CWEA website at www.cwea.org.uk.