Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority
Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority | |
|---|---|
Area covered by the proposed Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority | |
| Type | |
| Type | |
| History | |
| Founded | April 2026 (planned) |
| Leadership | |
Mayor | TBD |
| Elections | |
| Directly elected mayor | |
Next election | 2027 |
The Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority is a proposed combined authority in north-west England.[1] The proposal is linked to the English Devolution Bill, first outlined in 2024 by the Starmer ministry.[2] The region would have a directly elected mayor.[3] The first election will be held in 2027.[4][5]
Proposed composition
The combined authority will contain:[6]
See also
References
- ^ "Devolution: Town name to remain in devolved Cheshire authority". BBC News. 2025-01-31. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
- ^ "English Devolution White Paper". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
- ^ "18/07/2025 - Government confirms devolution for Cheshire and Warrington can progress". www.cheshireeast.gov.uk. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
- ^ "Cheshire and Warrington: Early 2026 for new combined authority". BBC News. 2025-05-31. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
- ^ "Cheshire councils call for mayoral election delay to 2027". www.bbc.com. 2025-07-16. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
- ^ "Cheshire and Warrington devolution consultation". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2025-10-29.