Nantwich Town Council is to consider which services if any it will take over from cash-strapped Cheshire East Council under plans for more devolved power.
It could see the town council eventually take over services such as street lighting, street cleaning, parks and play areas, the museum and even off street parking.
The transfer of powers from Parliament to Cheshire and Warrington has been confirmed as the region heads towards devolution.
The Parliamentary Order to formally establish the combined authority has been approved and signed by Minister for Devolution, Miatta Fahnbulleh MP.
Dear Editor,
I have just perused CEC’s website and looked at the Devolution sections.
It is certainly cracking on at a pace even though the latest report to the Shadow Authority Board on 30th January amounted to 218 pages, single, and with a few blank separation spacers.
Nantwich Town councillors have voted to reduce the proposed 5% rise in its council tax precept.
But they warned that a 3.5% rise is necessary amid fears Cheshire East would ask the town council to take on more services as part of further devolution plans.
Cheshire East Council councillors have voted to support plans to establish a Mayoral Combined Authority for Cheshire and Warrington.
At its full council meeting today (September 17th), councillors narrowly backed the proposed devolution proposals which supporters say could unlock significant new powers and funding for transport, housing, skills, and economic growth.
Dear Editor,
As committed business leaders across Cheshire and Warrington, we support the proposed devolution deal as a vital step toward securing a brighter, locally driven future.
Devolution offers the chance to boost jobs, unlock investment, and improve public services – ensuring decisions are made by those who know our communities best.
Dear Editor,
It now seems that things are progressing at a pace to Devolution even though it appears the election of Mayor may have been delayed to 2027.
I asked a simple question via CEC website as outlined below and the response I got which passes the buck to my local councillor.
Dear Editor
This morning I stumbled onto a Facebook page headed Cheshire + Warrington – working towards a devolution agreement for Cheshire and Warrington.
The documents in usual fashion is some 38 pages and when you drop down various sections probably nearer 50.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Devolution will benefit the Cheshire and Warrington region which is currently losing out to the mayoral authorities of Greater Manchester and Liverpool, Cheshire East’s council leader has said.
Cheshire and Warrington is part of the government’s devolution priority programme and a public consultation ended last month.
Dear Editor,
I’ve just read an article on the above under the names of Cllr Michael Gorman – Deputy Leader and Cllr Nick Mannion – Leader.
It refers to the submission of the results of devolution consultation and supports the proposal to the Government.
Time is running out for local residents to have a say on plans to overhaul how local democracy works in Cheshire, writes Belinda Ryan.
A public consultation is to end on April 13.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
A public consultation has started on proposals for a devolution deal for Cheshire and Warrington.
The government announced earlier this month the Cheshire and Warrington region had been confirmed as part of its devolution priority programme.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter.
The leader of Cheshire East Council has insisted as long as he runs the council the process around devolution will be transparent, adding he has already asked questions about scrutiny of an elected mayor.
The government announced this week that the Cheshire and Warrington region had been confirmed as part of its devolution priority programme.
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