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Welcome to the NWDA

Our 5 key priorities and areas of work are:

The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) leads the economic development and regeneration of England's Northwest and is responsible for:

  • Supporting business growth and encouraging investment
  • Matching skills provision to employer needs
  • Creating the conditions for economic growth
  • Connecting the region through effective transport and communication infrastructure
  • Promoting the region’s outstanding quality of life

Our Region

cows in a field

Grants Available to Run Projects under the RDPE Northwest Livestock Programme
Further detail about the projects and application information is available on the RDPE Northwest Livestock Programme page


Health researcher

Northwest one of the UK’s leading regions for Foreign Direct Investment
Figures released nationally by UK Trade and Investment show that the numbers of jobs created and/or safeguarded in the region over the past year have doubled compared to previous years.


NWDA Annual Review 2007 / 8

Annual Review 2007/8
Read about the Agency’s key achievements during the past year, as well as an outline of our strategic objectives and key priorities for this year.

Investing in England's Northwest (link opens in a new window)