Cheshire East Council

Have your save - image shows Cheshire East Council logo and a number of icons, including a car, road, wheelchair, bin CCTV and money

Thank you to the 2,200+ residents who completed our recent budget prioritisation survey – your feedback helped shape the proposals we’re now consulting on.

Now we want your views on the detailed plans to protect vital services, read more:
www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/council_and_...

Every pound we spend is a choice.
We’re seeing more people needing help, and costs are rising.

What would you prioritise? Share your views in our budget survey: surveys.cheshireeast.gov.uk/s/CHS3BX/

Cheshire East staff with the Platinum Accreditation award

🗣️ We're the first UK council to earn Platinum Accreditation from the Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance!

👏 A huge step forward in supporting survivors with safe, compassionate housing.

www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/council_and_...

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Cheshire East councillors back progress on devolution - Read more: www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/council_and_...

🔊 You might notice a change when contacting us.

From today, our new digital assistant CeCe will be the first voice you hear when you call us - and can help with common and routine queries.

#MeetCeCe

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Find out why we are urging partners to respond to the Fair Funding consultation - which proposes major changes to how councils are funded. Current proposals include 5% increases in council tax each year: www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/council_and_...

🚨 SCAM ALERT 🚨

Have you received a text message asking you to apply for the Winter Fuel Payment?

Do not respond – it's a scam.

✅ The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will never ask you to apply via text.
✅ If you're eligible, you’ll be contacted automatically.

Say hello to traCE – our new and improved way to report local issues, from fallen trees to fly tipping.

traCE replaces our use of Fix My Street in Cheshire East – and all existing highway reports have been transferred over.

www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/council_and_...

#traCE

traCE is now live!

📍 Report issues like potholes and fly-tipping
📲 Track updates and subscribe to local alerts

Report an issue here: trace.cheshireeast.gov.uk

More information on traCE and how to use it here: www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/council_and_...

#traCE

🌟 Join Us in Shaping an Inclusive Future! 🌟
We are dedicated to creating a workplace and community that embraces inclusivity, equity, and celebrates our diverse population. 🌍❤️
📢 Have Your Say! Take part in the EDI Strategy 2025-29 consultation now: surveys.cheshireeast.gov.uk/s/MN5Y12/

🗳️Cheshire East Council, Cheshire West and Chester Council, and Warrington Borough Council have written to the government to request that the area’s mayoral election, planned for May 2026, is deferred by a year - to May 2027 🗳️❎ See: www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/council_and_...

🆕 Coming Soon: traCE

Say hello to traCE – our new, easy-to-use online tool for reporting highway issues like potholes, fly-tipping, and more.

📍 Map-based.
📲 24/7 access.
✅ Real-time updates.

Launching 23 July – stay tuned!

More details here: www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/council_and_...

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy 2025-2029 - Consultation Please take the time to complete our survey. Your feedback is important.

🌟 Join Us in Shaping an Inclusive Future! 🌟
We are dedicated to creating a workplace and community that embraces inclusivity, equity, and celebrates our diverse population. 🌍❤️
📢 Have Your Say! Take part in the EDI Strategy 2025-29 consultation now: surveys.cheshireeast.gov.uk/s/MN5Y12/

🌈 Have Your Say on Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in Cheshire East! 🗣️
We've launched a public consultation on our draft EDI Strategy 2025–2029 – and we want to hear from YOU!
📅 Open until Sunday 20 July
Share your views via this link! surveys.cheshireeast.gov.uk/s/EDI_Strate...

Want to know more about plans for Cheshire and Warrington Devolution?

Come along to a community engagement event at Congleton Town Hall.

🗓 Tuesday 10 June
⏰ 6-8pm.

Find out more and register your place.
👉 Get involved: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cheshire-a...

📢 Important Update for Postal Voters in Cheshire East! 📢
Due to recent legislation, the process for re-applying for a postal vote has changed. 🗳️

🔄 What's New? Re-Application Required: If you're currently registered for a postal vote, you'll need to re-apply. Visit gov.uk/apply-postal-vote

Councillor Mark Goldsmith, chair of the highways and transport committee, on the A34

Investment plans have been announced for Cheshire East’s highways and transport network – with the biggest investment in 10 years set to be spent on improving the condition of the borough’s roads.

www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/council_and_...

❓Wondering why there hasn't been a referendum on devolution?

Let's clear that one up for you....

#Devolution

We've seen a claim that Cheshire East has borrowed £5.5m to fund devolution.

This is completely untrue.

This has nothing to do with devolution.

#Devolution #MythBusting

Devolution - heard this one before??

Let's clear that up: Devolution means more local control - not less. Every council keeps running its own services. Joint decisions only happen where it makes sense - like transport and investment.

#Devolution

Today, the government has issued Cheshire East Council with a Best Value Notice.
Read more about what this means at www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/council_and_...

Let's tackle another devolution myth...

❓Recognise this one?

Let's put that straight.

✅Local identity isn't going anywhere. Devolution strengthens our voice at a regional level, so we can protect what matters to our communities.

#Devolution

Heard this one before? 🤔

Let's clear that one up...

✅The whole point of devolution is unlocking long-term funding. That’s how we plan properly—and avoid lurching from one short-term fix to another.

#Devolution

Image shows the Cheshire East transformation end of year report's front cover

Last year, we launched our transformation plan to address a number of complex and interconnected strategic challenges.
Recognising the need for change, we have worked hard over the past year to reset, reimagine and reshape as we began to deliver our plan. www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/council_and_...

Let's tackle another devolution myth - have you heard this one before??

We'll put that straight for you.

✅Devolution is our chance to argue for fairer funding. Without a deal, we’ll be left bidding for scraps. With one, we help set the priorities.

❓Heard or thought this one before??

✅Let's clear that up.

That's what the consultation was for. Now it's about shaping the deal with government - to get the best result for Cheshire and Warrington.

#Devolution

❓Heard this one before?

Let's clear that up.

✅ Devolution streamlines regional decision-making. It brings powers and funding under local control—with fewer delays and more local say.

#Devolution

Heard this one before??

Let's clear that one up: Most of the North West already has a deal. Waiting doesn't pause the opportunity - it hands it to someone else.

www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/council_and_...

#Devolution

Cheshire East Council leader Councillor Nick Mannion, left, and deputy leader Councillor Michael Gorman

We've submitted our devolution consultation response to government, showing strong support for the benefits of devolution for Cheshire and Warrington. It offers a powerful voice for growth in Cheshire and Warrington, to bring better jobs, transport and investment. www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/home.aspx

Myth Vs Fact

Myth, this whole thing just hands power over to some mayor sitting in Warrington telling us what to do

Fact- devolution means more local control - not less. Every council keeps running its own services. Joint decisions only happen where it makes sense - like transport and investment.

Heard this one before?
Let’s clear that up: Devolution gives us more control, not less. Cheshire East keeps its powers and only works jointly when it makes sense.
#DevolutionMythBusters #Devolution