Building the Nation

Summary

  • Create six strategic economic regions to spread prosperity equitably across the whole country.
  • Establish a dedicated Office for Regional Development and Investment to lead regional development and decentralise government across Wales.
  • Set up Cymoedd, the Valleys Development Authority, with a remit to drive the economic opportunities associated with the Valleys Metro.
  • Interlink economic development, language planning, transport, and investment in the western coastal Arfor region so that its young people have access to high-skilled, well-paid jobs in their local communities.
  • Produce exciting development plans for Clwyd, Powys, Swansea Bay and south-east Wales.
  • Strengthen grassroots democracy with reformed Community and Town Councils.

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