Our geographical profile

We are a ground-breaking partnership covering English and Welsh neighbouring councils and based on shared interests and common issues that cross national boundaries.

• Local authority areas which are contiguous, straddling 80% of the English/Welsh border.

• Combined character which is predominantly rural in nature.

• Significant uniting assets eg Offas Dyke, the River Severn Basin (includes Wye) and the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

• Shared transport routes eg M54/A5, A49 and Heart of Wales and Cambrian rail lines