Cheshire has a vibrant economy with successful businesses operating in chemicals, pharmaceuticals, automotive, financial services, manufacturing, professional services and creative industries. Substantial and rapid economic growth has occurred around Cheshire. Businesses also benefit substantially from the areas proximity to Manchester and Liverpool and two major international airports. The following links provide economic intelligence to all businesses who are looking to relocate, grow or start a business within the Cheshire and Warrington sub-region.
All Change for Crewe
Over recent years Crewe has successfully grown and diversified its economy with, for example, completion of Crewe Business Park developments and the growth of Manchester Metropolitan University Campus. Recently success has been counterbalanced by the economic recession and delays to the town centre redevelopment.
Cheshire East has identified Crewe as its biggest spatial priority and has developed an ambitious strategy to support Crewe’s economic development over the next 20 years.
Barons Quay - Northwich
Barons Quay will be developed into a thriving retail and leisure quarter that will enhance Northwich town centre as a place where people choose to visit, eat, drink, shop and enjoy.
The scheme has been designed to take full advantage of the river setting and incorporates strong links with the existing shopping areas.
Click below to view the latest drone footage of the Barons Quay development:
Barons Quay, Northwich: Drone Footage (May - 2017)
Chester Growth Partnership
Chester Growth Partnership along with key partners will deliver a programme of improvements in Chester as part of the One City Plan, the 15 year strategy which guides the future economic regeneration of Chester.
The aim of the plan is to create a reinvigorated city centre, making it a distinctive and desirable place in which to live, invest, do business, visit and study.
The Chester Growth Partnership Board oversee the progress of One City Plan projects to ensure opportunities for economic growth are maximised for Chester and the wider sub region.
City Place
City
Place is the most significant, new commercial office-led development Chester City Centre has ever seen.
City Place sets new standards for office space in Chester with its stunning architecture, modern design & sustainability features.
As the focal point of the Central Business Quarter, City Place is the most important new address for businesses in the city.
Taking inspiration from its rich heritage and industrial foundations, City Place is located at the city’s gateway, adjacent to the recently refurbished Grade II listed Railway Station and runs along the Shropshire Union Canal.
Building on Chester’s established connections, City Place is leading the renaissance of the city’s commercial offering. Ultimately, the scheme will provide in excess of 500,000 sq ft of Grade A office accommodation, associated retail and leisure facilities, as well as 200 residential units and new public realm.
City Place is proud to offer businesses something new and modern that is firmly inspired by the city’s colourful past.
Invest in Ellesmere Port
Managed by the Ellesmere Port Development Board, the regeneration project has a huge scope including upgrading infrastructure, the recent £20 million investment in the University of Chester Academy building, town centre redevelopment and improved access between the town and the new Waterfront development. This includes recent and ongoing developments on Ellesmere Port's Waterfront and the innovative
Fab Lab.
Make it Macclesfield
Macclesfield businesses and residents are invited to be part of a Community Interest Company, which aims to raise the profile of the town and deliver activities to benefit the Macclesfield community.
This website will tell you what Make it Macclesfield is seeking to deliver and will give you an opportunity to get involved.
Mid Cheshire Development Board
Covering the three towns of Middlewich, Northwich and Winsford, the Weaver Valley Partnership aims to attract inward investment and jobs building on the success of Midpoint 18, Gadbrook Park and Winsford Industrial Estate. A number of development projects are under way including the new Barons Quay retail and leisure quarter, a new Memorial Centre development and Lion Salt Works.
Chester Northgate Development
The Chester Northgate project will transform the northwest quarter of Chester City Centre with new shopping, leisure and residential development.
Chester Northgate is not a new shopping centre; it is a development of open shopping streets, parades and plazas that will integrate seamlessly with the surrounding parts of Chester City Centre.
- A department store along with a mix of large and small shops – House of Fraser
- A multi-screen cinema – Picturehouse
- Cafés, bars and restaurants
- A new, reinvigorated market hall
- A new hotel with conference facilities – Crowne Plaza
- Parking for around 800 cars
- New bus stops on St. Martin’s Way
- Over 1,000 new jobs
Rural Growth in West Cheshire
The Rural Growth Team, along with key partners, co-ordinate projects that will improve growth of the economy in Rural Cheshire West and Chester borough. These projects are part of the revised and updated Rural Growth Strategy 2016-2019 which guides the future economic growth of the area.
Warrington and Co
Warrington & Co. brings together the private and public sector to promote economic development and physical regeneration in Warrington, under the guidance of a private sector-led board.
Warrington & Co. is Warrington’s urban regeneration partnership. Its main function is to steer and monitor the implementation of the regeneration framework, as well as providing a forum for all the key agencies involved in regeneration in the town, both public and private sector, to co-ordinate their activities. A Warrington & Co. brand has been developed, which will be used for the marketing and communication activities of the company, the regeneration framework and the wider destination marketing of Warrington.
The creation of more business districts, sustainable neighbourhoods, better transport and IT connectivity and a shift to place rather than product marketing, form an ambitious economic and social development programme for Warrington that will ensure the town builds on it successes and continues to enhance its regional role.
Cheshire and Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership
Working in partnership with local government, businesses, educational institutes and other public, private and community sector organisations, the Cheshire & Warrington Local Enterprise Partnership keeps Cheshire & Warrington firmly on the map.
Marketing Cheshire
Marketing Cheshire is the agency for promoting Cheshire and Warrington nationally and internationally to investors, business and leisure visitors and those lucky enough to live and study here. Marketing Cheshire is made up of a diverse team of 25 individuals with specialist skills in their area. We're home to in-house geeks, friendly account managers and industry experts. Meet the team. Cheshire has one of the strongest and most diverse economies in England for existing businesses and potential investors, a stunning array of places to stay and visit and a quality of life that is really special. Marketing Cheshire believe Cheshire is truly is the ‘brightest star in the North’ and our mission is to spread the word about its brilliance and make it shine even brighter. Marketing Cheshire offers core marketing services such as PR, Marketing Support, Event Management, Social Media Support and Brand Consultancy to both public and private sector clients.
North West Evergreen Fund 
The North West Evergreen Fund exists to support the delivery of commercial property and infrastructure projects in Greater Manchester, Cumbria, Cheshire and Lancashire. The fund, which is supported by European Regional Development Funding and the JESSICA Programme as well as by 16 local authority partners, is a new approach to investment which sponsors a wide range of development opportunities where there is a clear benefit to the region’s employment, regeneration, environmental and economic prospects.
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