Cheshire has a rich heritage when it comes to both its history and industry. Chester, the capital city, dates back to 1 A.D. and was constructed by the Romans. Ancient ruins still stand today dating back from that time, while Chester’s cathedral is over 1000 years old. Outside the cities, the county’s landscape is dominated by fields and flat land, and for this reason the farming industry grew in the pre-industrial age. During the industrial revolution, Crewe emerged as a central place within the British rail network, which boosted the local economy. Since then, some parts of the county have fallen on hard times however in this article, we’ll look at what industries are currently growing in this part of the country.
Gambling
Gambling is an industry that has grown steadily over the past couple of decades in the UK, worth billions per year, and Cheshire is no different. A range of companies have emerged in the county offering both online and in-person gaming. These companies offer gamblers the chance to play bingo online, or other casino games like poker, blackjack, as well as sports betting. Most of these games, including bingo, can be played across a range of themes, from traditional format to rainforest or Mexican games. These casinos and betting shops provide employment for local areas, while their online versions provide jobs to developers and customer agents.
Tourism
Cheshire may not attract tourists to the same extent as its neighbouring counties who boast Manchester and Liverpool as major cities, or of course areas around London, but tourism has grown steadily over the past few years. According to insidermedia.com, the tourism economy of Chester and Warrington is worth over £1 billion to the local area. As well as this, it has grown by 6% in recent years.
Social media has fueled part of this growth, as has low-cost travel. Rich in historic sites as well as a burgeoning foodie community, Chester has been at the centre of this. It boasts Chester Zoo, as well as the famous Chester Racecourse and sightseeing tour buses that bring tourists from site to site.
Energy Sector
Cheshire has grown into a hub for greener energy and zero carbon in the past years. Just under a third of the global uranium supply is created in Cheshire, while UK testing for materials used in nuclear reactors is also undertaken in the county. As the UK government makes plans regarding emissions and targets for future emissions, research projects into the effect on the electricity supply have taken place in Warrington, a major coup for the area.
Although the county of Cheshire has gone through some difficulties in past century, these industries are now performing strongly. Warrington and Crewe have had an upturn in recent fortunes, and it is hoped that the cities and county’s industry will grow even further in the coming years. In reality, Cheshire’s total economy is worth over £30 billion, favorable in comparison to its northern neighbours, so the signs are good for businesses and the population of the county.
