Shared economic, social and environmental interests
The Mersey Dee Alliance (MDA) was born out of the recognition of shared economic, social and environmental interests across the West Cheshire, Wirral and North East Wales area.
A new Partnership was formed in April 2007, between the local authorities of Cheshire West and Chester, Denbighshire, Ellesmere Port & Neston, Flintshire, Wirral, Wrexham, and the Welsh Assembly Government and Merseytravel, built from a strong foundation of joint working since the 1990s.
The North East Wales / West Cheshire / Wirral area is unique in the UK as a major economic area divided by a national boundary. The area has a great diversity of businesses and a metro economy as well as a large rural hinterland and coastal commuter belt and is a major contributor to the UK economy.
The partnership recognises that the area represents a single economic sub-region with a population of close to 1 million which is divided by a national boundary.
Partners agree to work together on common strategic interests to ensure a sustainable future the for the area, and facilitate a coherent approach to social, economic and environmental issues.
The MDA addresses the strategic, cross-boundary issues that affect the area as a whole so as not to duplicate local activity and to ensure it creates added value.
Contact Us
Mersey Dee Alliancec/o Melissa Parsons
Cheshire West and Chester Council
c/o Economic Development and Investment
The Forum
Chester
CH1 2HS
Tel: 01244 402573
Email:melissa.parsons@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
The Vision
The West Cheshire, North East Wales and Wirral sub-region will be an area able to compete successfully in the regional, national and global marketplace.
The area's special characteristics will be pursued to the benefit of both the sub-region and the Liverpool city-region. The strengths of individual centres will be recognised and enhanced within environmental limits.
The desire to pursue economic growth is intertwined with the need to realise social inclusivity and facilitate environmental protection and enhancement in order to achieve the ultimate goal of sustainable development.
The distinctiveness of the local environment is appreciated and conserved, and where quality of life of the residents of the sub-region is paramount. (North East Wales - West Cheshire Sub Regional Spatial Strategy)
About Us
The Mersey Dee Alliance consists of the following strategic partners: