Our Focus
The review covers thirteen themes, brought together through four areas of detailed research. Economic and demographic forecasts provide a common foundation for the analysis.
Forecasts will explore how the population, workforce and economy could change over time. These will support all four research areas and help distinguish immediate pressures from longer-term trends.
Economic geography
Cheshire and Warrington’s economy spans cities, towns and extensive rural areas. It also has important connections with neighbouring economies.
This research will examine the roles different places play, the relationships between them and how connections beyond the area influence economic opportunities.
How do our places work together?
Infrastructure
What infrastructure does our economy need?
Transport, energy, water and digital connectivity influence where businesses invest, how places develop and which opportunities people can access.
This research will examine the infrastructure that supports the economy and the constraints that could affect future growth.
People and prosperity
What helps businesses succeed and attract investment?
Cheshire and Warrington have established sector strengths and significant research and innovation assets.
This research will explore the factors that help businesses compete, innovate and grow, including investment, connections between businesses and institutions, and the contribution of culture and the visitor economy.
How can more people benefit from economic opportunity?
Competitiveness
Economic performance needs to be understood alongside people’s experiences of work, income and access to opportunity.
This research will examine skills and employment, the barriers to participation and the relationship between economic growth and wider prosperity.