Cheshire and Warrington devolution: Have your say

Cheshire and Warrington’s council leaders are calling on people to have their say on devolution for the area by taking part in the government’s consultation.

Following confirmation that Cheshire and Warrington is part of the devolution priority programme (DPP), government is undertaking an eight-week consultation to gather views from residents, businesses and communities.

The government is leading a consultation for each of the six areas that are on the DPP. The same questions are generally asked across all of the areas, but there are also some questions specific to the Cheshire and Warrington area that government wants to hear about.

The consultation will be focused on a number of key themes, including:

• Proposed geography of a devolution agreement
• Governance arrangements
• Supporting the economy
• Improving social outcomes
• Local services
• Improving the local natural environment
• Supporting the needs of local communities

This consultation opened at 10 am on 17th February 2025 and will close at 11.59pm on 13th April 2025.

Cllr Louise Gittins, Leader of Cheshire West and Chester Council; Leader and Deputy Leader of Cheshire East Council, Cllr Nick Mannion and Cllr Michael Gorman, and Cllr Hans Mundry, Leader of Warrington Borough Council said:

“As we continue shaping what we think a devolution agreement could look like for Cheshire and Warrington, it is vital that local people and businesses share their views.

“Devolution will transfer funding and powers from the government to local leaders to deliver better jobs, better transport and the right investment in the things that matter most to our residents.

“We recognise that local people and businesses may have questions about what devolution might mean for our area.

Helpfully, the Cheshire and Warrington devolution website has answers to a number of key questions.

“We are therefore urging people across Cheshire and Warrington to find out more about what devolution is all about, and have their say before the consultation window closes.

“Going forward, we will continue direct local engagement on an ongoing basis. The government consultation will be one of a number of opportunities for people to get involved and share their views.” 

For more information about Cheshire and Warrington devolution and the consultation, visit:

cheshireandwarringtondevolution.com