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| City region plan for Cardiff, Newport and Bristol unveiled | |
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| Details on how Cardiff, Newport and Bristol plan to work together as a city region under the title of Great Western Cities have been unveiled. | |
| It is hoped the move will boost the economy in the region and help to develop renewable energy. | It is hoped the move will boost the economy in the region and help to develop renewable energy. |
| The announcement is the latest step for councils either side of the Severn Estuary to work together to rival England's 'northern powerhouse'. | The announcement is the latest step for councils either side of the Severn Estuary to work together to rival England's 'northern powerhouse'. |
| The cities have already formed partnerships to shape transport plans. | The cities have already formed partnerships to shape transport plans. |
| In November, the leader of Cardiff council warned that the capital would lose out if it did not work with another major centre like Bristol. | In November, the leader of Cardiff council warned that the capital would lose out if it did not work with another major centre like Bristol. |
| The launch report said the three cities were already amongst the most successful in Britain, but could do better. | |
| It said investment in the region must focus on improving connectivity, realising the "energy potential" of the Severn estuary and Bristol Channel and promoting the region as a high-quality destination for international business. |