About Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority

Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority brings together leaders, businesses, partners and communities to make our region a better place to live, work and invest.

We work in partnership with our regional local councils (Cheshire West and Chester Council, Cheshire East Council and Warrington Borough Council), to enable everyone in Cheshire and Warrington to discover new opportunities and build a stronger, more connected region.

What we do

We’re bringing powers, funding and decision-making from Whitehall and closer to local people

The Combined Authority will be led by a Mayor (who will be directly elected in May 2027). Until then, we are led by our Chair Cllr Louise Gittins and the Combined Authority Board.
We work with council leaders, businesses and partners across the region.
And we are responsible for key areas including:

  • transport and connectivity
  • skills and employment
  • investment and economic growth

By bringing these together, we can take a more joined-up approach; helping the region grow in a way that works for everyone.

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A powerful voice for our region

Cheshire and Warrington is already a strong and successful place; with global businesses, world-class science, unique culture and heritage and thriving communities.

A new Mayor of Cheshire and Warrington will be elected by you in May 2027, giving the region single, more powerful voice to:

Utilise our £650 million long-term investment

Use £650 million of new funding over the next 30 years, to improve life for everyone in Cheshire and Warrington.

Propel Cheshire and Warrington forward

Make the case for what Cheshire and Warrington needs and can offer the world.


Showcase our region as the best place for investment

Attract new investment and opportunities.

Timeline

Bringing power back to Cheshire and Warrington

Learn more about where we’ve come from and where we’re heading in the upcoming years across the region.

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Our board members

Cllr Louise Gittins

Cllr Louise Gittins

Leader, Cheshire West and Chester Council, Chair of Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority

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Cllr Jean Flaherty

Cllr Jean Flaherty

Deputy Leader, Warrington Borough Council

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Cllr Michael Gorman

Cllr Michael Gorman

Deputy Leader, Cheshire East Council

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Cllr Karen Shore

Cllr Karen Shore

Deputy Leader, Cheshire West and Chester Council

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Our leadership team

Melissa Crellin

Melissa Crellin

Interim Head of Policy, Partnerships and Public Affairs

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Our Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Cllr Adrian Waddelove

Cllr Adrian Waddelove

Member of Overview and Scrutiny Committee

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Cllr Dave Appleton

Cllr David Appleton

Member of Overview and Scrutiny Committee

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Cllr Geoff Smith

Cllr Geoff Smith

Member of Overview and Scrutiny Committee

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Cllr Graham Friend

Cllr Graham Friend

Member of Overview and Scrutiny Committee

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Cllr Graham Heatley

Cllr Graham Heatley

Member of Overview and Scrutiny Committee

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Cllr Helen Speed

Cllr Helen Speed

Member of Overview and Scrutiny Committee

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Cllr James Pearson

Cllr James Pearson VR

Member of Overview and Scrutiny Committee

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Cllr John Bird

Cllr John Bird

Member of Overview and Scrutiny Committee

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Cllr Jos Saunders

Cllr Jos Saunders

Member of Overview and Scrutiny Committee

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Cllr Katrina Kerr

Cllr Katrina Kerr

Member of Overview and Scrutiny Committee

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Cllr Kris Fisher

Cllr Kris Fisher

Member of Overview and Scrutiny Committee

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Cllr Lawrence Sheridan

Cllr Lawrence Sheridan

Member of Overview and Scrutiny Committee

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Cllr Liz Wardlaw

Cllr Liz Wardlaw

Member of Overview and Scrutiny Committee

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Cllr Mandy Clare

Cllr Mandy Clare

Member of Overview and Scrutiny Committee

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Cllr Martin Edwards

Cllr Martin Edwards

Member of Overview and Scrutiny Committee

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Cllr Maureen McLaughlin

Cllr Maureen McLaughlin

Member of Overview and Scrutiny Committee

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Cllr Mick Warren

Cllr Mick Warren

Member of Overview and Scrutiny Committee

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Cllr Paul Warburton

Cllr Paul Warburton

Member of Overview and Scrutiny Committee

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Cllr Rebecca Knowles

Cllr Rebecca Knowles

Member of Overview and Scrutiny Committee

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Cllr Sam Naylor

Cllr Sam Naylor

Member of Overview and Scrutiny Committee

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Cllr Sharon Harris

Cllr Sharon Harris

Member of Overview and Scrutiny Committee

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Cllr Steve Collings

Cllr Steve Collings

Member of Overview and Scrutiny Committee

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Cllr Stewart Gardiner

Cllr Stewart Gardiner

Member of Overview and Scrutiny Committee

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