Cheshire Councils Push for Devolution in Priority Government Scheme Update

Cheshire: The councils in Cheshire and Warrington are making moves for devolution. They’ve reached out to the government to join a priority program.

The leaders of these councils want to chat about new powers and funding. They believe devolution could really benefit their communities.

In a letter to the Local Government Minister, they expressed their hopes. They want to establish a mayoral authority by May 2026.

The letter was signed by leaders from Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester, and Warrington. They’re excited about the potential changes.

Before anything is set in stone, they plan to gather opinions from locals. It’s important to hear what residents and businesses think about this.

Any agreement will need approval from all councils involved. They’re committed to working together for the best outcomes.

The leaders are clear: devolution means more power and funding for their region. They want to make decisions locally, not have them made in London.

This is a big opportunity for Cheshire and Warrington. They’re ready to seize it and improve life for their residents.

Cllr Mannion reassured everyone that decisions will be made at full council meetings. They’re keeping the community in the loop as they move forward.