Cheshire & Warrington Combined Authority is committed to openness and transparency. We make information available to the public as a matter of routine through our Publication Scheme, in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 2000. This page explains what information we publish, how it can be accessed, and how to request information that is not already available.
What Is a Publication Scheme?
A publication scheme sets out the information that a public authority publishes proactively, how it can be obtained, and whether a charge applies.
Cheshire & Warrington Combined Authority has adopted the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) Model Publication
Scheme and is committed to publishing information in line with its principles.
Information We Publish
We publish information under the following classes. Where possible, information is available on this website free of charge.
1. Who We Are and What We Do
Information about the Combined Authority’s role, structure and responsibilities, including:
- Legal basis and powers
- Governance arrangements and constitutional documents
- Committees, boards and decision‑making structures
- Senior officers and organisational structure
- Contact details and office locations
2. What We Spend and How We Spend It
Information about how public money is used, including:
- Budgets and financial statements
- Spending over required thresholds
- Contracts and procurement information
- Grants and funding awards
- Expenses, allowances and remuneration (where applicable)
3. What Our Priorities Are and How We Are Doing
Information about our plans, performance and outcomes, including:
- Strategies, plans and programmes
- Key policies and priorities
- Performance reports and outcome data
- Evaluations and impact reporting
4. How We Make Decisions
Information explaining how decisions are taken, including:
- Agendas, reports and minutes of meetings
- Records of decisions
- Consultation documents and responses
- Forward plans and work programmes
5. Our Policies and Procedures
Information about how we operate and manage our responsibilities, including:
- Governance and operational policies
- Financial and procurement policies
- Information governance policies
- Complaints and feedback procedures
- Equality and accessibility information
6. Lists and Registers
Information held in registers where applicable, including:
- Register of interests
- Register of contracts
- Asset registers
- Gifts and hospitality
7. The Services We Offer
Information about the services we provide and programmes we support, including:
- Transport, economic development and skills programmes
- Business support and funding opportunities
- Partnership arrangements
- How to access services
Accessing Published Information
Most information is available directly on this website. Where information is not published online, we will explain how it can be accessed.
We aim to make information available in accessible formats wherever possible. If you require information in an alternative format, please contact us.
Charges
Information published as part of our Publication Scheme is normally available free of charge.
We may charge for:
- Printed copies
- Postage
- Large or complex requests requiring significant reproduction
- Any charges will be explained in advance.
Information Not Published
If the information you are looking for is not included in our Publication Scheme, you may request it under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Details on how to do this are available on our Freedom of Information page.
Maintaining the Publication Scheme
This Publication Scheme is regularly reviewed to ensure the information we publish remains accurate, relevant and up to date.