Here’s the inside scoop from the latest Shadow Board update!

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🚀 A Vision for Everyone

Local leaders and business experts are teaming up to deliver a future where everyone—rural and urban, young and old—can thrive. The big goal? Make our region a national leader in health, sustainability, and growth.

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💡 Businesses Take the Lead

The Business Advisory Board (BAB) isn’t just talking—they’re doing! With 20 members from all sorts of industries, they’re shaping strategy, amplifying local voices, and helping design real solutions. They want to see quick wins: visible, high-impact projects that show devolution means action, not just words.

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🌱 Rural & Urban: No One Left Behind

A new taskforce is digging deep into what rural communities need, making sure their voices are heard and their priorities are front and centre. From health to sustainability, every policy and investment will be checked to make sure it works for everyone.

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🏗️ Growth Opportunities

Cheshire and Warrington are ready to shine at national events like the UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum. The region’s “pitch” will showcase why investors should choose us—think clean energy, life sciences, digital tech, and advanced manufacturing. The Business Advisory Board says: let’s focus on what we do best and make it even better.

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💰 Budget News &Nuclear Power

Hot off the press: £2.5 billion for new nuclear reactors at Wylfa, putting Birchwood at the heart of a North West Nuclear arc. This could mean big things for jobs and investment locally.

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Want to learn more? The strategy and updates are available online, https://www.cheshireandwarringtondevolution.com/sies

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