Our vision is “enabling prosperity and wellbeing for all in Cheshire East”. Our shared vision for Cheshire and Warrington is “to be the healthiest, most sustainable, inclusive and growing economy in the UK”.
Devolution for Cheshire and Warrington means more decisions made locally, by the people who know our area best – not dictated from Whitehall. It means local leaders will make the important decisions about our area that matter most to our residents, communities and businesses.
We need affordable and convenient transport, good-quality homes in the right places, and a workforce with the skills our businesses need – devolution will help us to meet these challenges.
This is a once in a generation opportunity for everyone who lives, works and enjoys life in Cheshire East to take control of our own future, with our neighbours in Cheshire and Warrington.
Devolution means we will have a strong voice nationally, with a seat at the Council of Nations and Regions, putting the area on the map and bringing more benefits to Cheshire and Warrington and Cheshire East.
Being on the government’s Devolution Priority Programme means we are at the front of the queue to release the benefits.
A devolution agreement for Cheshire and Warrington will be subject to approval from the three councils, before it’s implemented.