Devolution for Cheshire and Warrington – next steps.
12 September 2025
Government confirms funding
Government has confirmed over £650million funding for a Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority, with a Mayoral Investment Fund of £21.7million per annum over the next 30 years.
The funding, with £10.85million to be received in the first year until a Mayor is elected in May 2027, is subject to the three councils approving the establishment of a Mayoral Combined Authority.
Councillors set to vote on moving forward with devolution
Councillors are preparing for pivotal votes on plans to create a Mayoral Combined Authority for Cheshire and Warrington, following recommendations from the Cheshire and Warrington Joint Committee.
North and South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Terry Hayward, supports devolution
North and South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Terry Hayward shares his thoughts on how devolution could benefit Cheshire and Warrington.
Myth: All the funding will go to the bigger towns and cities – rural areas will miss out.
Fact: The benefits of devolution will be felt by all communities across Cheshire and Warrington.
We’re ambitious for Cheshire and Warrington as a whole and believe devolution would bring power and investment that would benefit all parts of our area.
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