Established by WV Legislature in 1971, Region VII Planning & Development Council’s goal is to achieve growth through partnership of our local communities and the region as a whole.

Region VII Planning and Development Council is one of eleven (11) planning and development councils in the state of West Virginia. We serve as a “development district” to more effectively utilize funding resources and maximize our communities’ chances of attracting funds from federal, state, and local organizations to foster community and economic development and intergovernmental cooperation throughout the state. By coordinating closely with our affiliates in the region, we promote stability, growth, and progress in West Virginia, especially assisting local jurisdictions too small to maintain staff for grant writing and project planning.