Establishing a Mayoral Combined Authority across Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester, and Warrington
Topic of this consultation:
This consultation seeks views on a proposal to form a Mayoral Combined Authority for the local government areas of Cheshire East Council, Cheshire West and Chester Council, and Warrington Borough Council (referred to as Cheshire and Warrington in this consultation).
In December 2024, the government published the English Devolution White Paper. This sets out plans to move power out of Westminster and back to local communities, ensuring that every part of England is covered by devolution. The council leaders from Cheshire East Council, Cheshire West and Chester Council, and Warrington Borough Council have since written to government expressing their interest in taking forward devolution within their area through the establishment of a Mayoral Combined Authority, with the first election for a Mayor taking place in May 2026. Before taking a decision on whether to proceed with the making of the necessary legislation, the government is seeking views from interested parties, including those who live and work in the area.
Scope of this consultation:
This consultation seeks views, particularly from interested parties, including those who live and work across Cheshire and Warrington on the effect of establishing a Mayoral Combined Authority in the area. It includes questions on the proposed geography and how the Combined Authority will make decisions, together with questions on the effects of working across this geography through a Mayoral Combined Authority.
In some parts of the country, there may be proposals for reorganisation of existing councils. This is a separate process and is not covered by this consultation.
Geographical scope:
These proposals only have direct effect within the geographical area covered by the local councils listed above.
Duration:
This consultation will last until 13 April 2025 at 23:59.
How to respond:
To read more detail and respond to the consultation click on the Buttons below, the CLP and the wider Labour party across Cheshire fully support this devolution opportunity and hopes you will read more of the detail and participate in the Consultation Survey before the deadline on 13 April 2025.
