Cheshire & Warrington Business Summit

Cheshire and Warrington is entering a new era.

With a landmark devolution deal agreed and the region’s first mayor due to be elected in May 2027, the opportunity to unlock investment, accelerate economic growth and give business a stronger voice has never been greater.

Downtown in Business is bringing together senior politicians, mayoral candidates, MPs, Combined Authority executives and leading figures from across the region’s business community for the Cheshire & Warrington Business Summit.

Taking place at Chester Zoo, this half day summit will examine what devolution means for businesses across Cheshire and Warrington, the priorities for the region’s first mayor and how the new Combined Authority can work effectively with the private sector.

Key themes will include:

• The economic opportunities created by devolution
• Priorities for Cheshire and Warrington’s first mayor
• The role of business in shaping the region’s future
• Investment, infrastructure and skills
• Innovation, energy, life sciences and manufacturing
• Strengthening the visitor economy
• How Cheshire and Warrington can build its national and international profile

With the mayoral election approaching in May 2027, this is an important opportunity for business leaders to hear directly from those shaping the region’s new political landscape, ask questions and help influence the emerging growth agenda.

Join Downtown in Business for a day of insight, debate and networking as Cheshire and Warrington prepares for its next chapter.