The Full Council Meeting on Monday 15 September, will determine whether council members endorse the creation of a Cheshire and Warrington Mayoral Combined Authority.

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On Monday 22 September, having taken on board the outcome of the Full Council meeting, the Cabinet will then discuss and consider granting Warrington’s formal approval for the establishment of the Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority.

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If approved by all three constituent councils – Cheshire East Council, Cheshire West and Chester Council, alongside Warrington Borough Council – a new Combined Authority would be established in early 2026, with inaugural Mayoral elections taking place in May 2027.

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The proposed Mayoral Combined Authority would give Cheshire and Warrington additional powers around the economy, transport, public services, skills and education, and employment.

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Warrington Borough Council’s Chief Executive, Steve Park, said:

“This is an important step in the process of seeking approval to establish a Mayoral Combined Authority for Cheshire and Warrington, which local councillors across all three councils will give their detailed consideration to.”

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Full Council endorsement would mark an important step in a series of democratic approvals required to progress the devolution deal. Votes will take place at the other two constituent councils – Cheshire West and Chester Council (at a Full Council meeting on Tuesday 9 September) and Cheshire East Council (at a Full Council meeting on Wednesday 17 September), before Warrington’s cabinet meeting on Monday 22 September.

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For more information about the Cheshire and Warrington devolution programme, visit cheshireandwarringtondevolution.com.

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