The Growth Deal is underpinned by strong governance arrangements designed to ensure transparency, accountability, and value for money throughout its delivery.
Business Cases
Business cases will be developed for each Growth Deal project in line with:
- the Better Business Case guidance and Five Case model developed by Welsh Government and HM Treasury; and
- the Green Book guidance by HM Treasury
Project Assurance
Strategic oversight is provided by the Growth Deal Programme Board, while a dedicated Programme Management Office coordinates day to day delivery, stakeholder engagement, and performance monitoring.
At project level, Steering Groups and Project Boards provide detailed oversight, ensuring effective decision making and risk management.
All projects must meet strict business case requirements and secure approval before funding is released, ensuring that every investment is robust, viable, and aligned with the overall objectives of the programme.
Project Delivery Stages
Sustainability
Sustainability is a core principle of the Growth Deal, ensuring that economic progress is delivered in a way that protects the environment and supports long term wellbeing. All projects are designed to contribute to net zero targets and align with wider climate commitments, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting a low carbon economy. Investment will promote greener transport options such as walking, cycling, and public transport infrastructure, helping to reduce congestion and improve air quality. In addition, projects will incorporate sustainable construction methods, biodiversity protection, and resource efficient design to safeguard the region’s natural environment for future generations
Inclusivity
The Growth Deal is designed to ensure that the benefits of investment are shared across all communities, both urban and rural. By targeting key towns alongside more rural and coastal areas, the programme supports balanced regional development and helps reduce inequalities. Community engagement plays a central role, with local people involved in shaping projects to ensure they meet real needs and priorities. The Deal will also create new employment and training opportunities, supporting people to access better jobs and build sustainable careers, while embedding social value through procurement and delivery.
Supporting People and Careers (Skills & Employability)
The Growth Deal places a strong focus on equipping people with the skills needed to access new and emerging job opportunities. Through a combination of targeted training, upskilling and reskilling programmes, the Deal will help individuals adapt to changing industry demands and build long‑term careers. Close collaboration with employers will ensure that training provision aligns with real workforce needs, while tailored support will be available to jobseekers and those facing barriers to employment. Delivery will be supported by the Labour Market Partnership and Local Economic Partnership, (logos& links) which work together to connect businesses, education providers, and communities, ensuring that local people are fully equipped to benefit from the opportunities created by the Growth Deal