Delivering now
With our focus on an evidenced programme, we are already working to deliver:
A High Productivity Rural, Small Town and City-based Economy
Marches Innovation and Knowledge Network
Development of a Marches hub and spoke model of innovation and technology skill centres, utilising existing further education (FE) expertise and sectoral strengths. The Marches model will reset skills for the future economy, growing the skills base and addressing low wages, by developing the region as a centre of excellence for climate adaptation and fairer pay.
Marches Affordable Market Towns
Establishing an evergreen investment housing loan fund to catalyse and scale up affordable housing opportunities. This will help us meet the government’s new housing targets for our region, especially for key workers in growth sectors
A Green Economy Trailblazer Region
Marches Strategic Energy Plan
Working with Great British Energy on the development of a cross-border energy masterplan to drive resilient energy systems.
March The Marches
Utilising Offa’s Dyke as the cultural spine of the region, linking and building on the Marches market towns, historic assets, landscape, rivers and canals. This will ensure accessibility for all, creating a connected tourism offer to walk in the history and natural beauty of the Marches region.
