Policy context
The MDA is guided by strategy set by both the Welsh and English/North West contexts. For example:
- In planning, the non-statutory North East Wales / West Cheshire Sub Regional Spatial Strategy sits within the framework of the Wales Spatial Plan and the Regional Spatial Strategy for the North West of England (both statutory).
- In the field of economic development, the North West Regional Economic Strategy, Integrated Regional Strategy and the Wales Economic Development Strategy, A Vibrant Economy. For skills, the Skills That Work for Wales Strategy 2008, and the English Skills Strategy and Education and Skills White Paper 2008, drawing on the Leitch and Webb Reviews.
In transport, the Wales and North West National, Regional and Local Transport Plans.
- North West Regional Transport Strategy
- North Wales Regional Transport Plan
- Wales Transport Strategy
- DfT National Transport Strategy
Local Transport Plans:
North East Wales
The recent regional, city regions and sub national economic development agendas in England have great relevance to the area. As a major 'functional' economic area crossing national and sub-regional boundaries, partners recognise that decisions made on one side of the border will have implications on the other, therefore mature cooperation is key to meeting the area's needs. At the same time it is important to recognise the importance of maintaining the individuality of each County and to build on each area's cultural and linguistic diversity.
To this end the partnership considers it important to respond to consultations on issues that may affect or have an impact on the area.