Trio of towns to launch Mid Cheshire Plan
Middlewich, Northwich, and Winsford – all within 10 kilometres of each other – are set to bind together to build a consensus on economic priorities and growth strategies after Cheshire West and Chester Council’s cabinet voted unanimously to approve the plan.
The tri-town plan, known as the Mid Cheshire Plan, will aim to “draw together strengths”, “bring economic investment”, and introduce “effective governance” through the establishment of the Mid Cheshire Partnership.
It spans two councils as Middlewich is in Cheshire East.
Warrington-based advisor Mickledore drew up the strategy presented to Cheshire West and Chester Council, which outlines a strategy to “accelerate regeneration schemes”, “remove barriers to investment”, and to “make Mid Cheshire’s economy stronger, greener, and fairer”.
The Mid Cheshire Partnership, responsible for the plan’s delivery, will tie in closely with Cheshire and Warrington’s ambitions to secure devolved powers from the government.
Expected to comprise 12-16 members, the partnership will also include the MP for Mid Cheshire, a senior representative from the NHS, social housing providers, transport providers, the College, the VCSE sector, and local businesses – recruitment to the partnership will start in June 2025.
Action will be taken to promote the development of infrastructure, including the provision of active travel routes and the promotion of existing public transport – the group will also help with lobbying for funding.
Cheshire West and Chester Council expects that private sector investment, volunteer time, and external funding will be essential to deliver on the plan’s actions.
