We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for Cheshire West and Chester Council in North West across 40 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority Establishment
Government approval to establish a new Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority under the Devolution Priority Programme, operating initially from February 2026 and moving to full mayoral governance …
“the report itself outlines the devolution powers, functions and future investment opportunity for Cheshire and Warrington, which would be delivered vi…”
Joint Committee Terms of Reference Amendment - Chair Rotation Extended
Administrative clarification that Cheshire West and Chester chair rotation has been extended for further 12 months to May 2026 while participating in government Devolution Priority Programme. Decision…
“Earlier this year the three councils agreed to amend the existing terms of reference to extend the rotation of the current chair Westchester for a fur…”
Mayoral Elections - May 2027
Inaugural mayoral elections scheduled for May 2027 following government approval of this proposal. Recommendation 3 approved by joint committee.
“to agree to hold inaugural mayoral elections in May 2027. And just really a point on that. We're really pleased that the government have listened to u…”
Shadow Board Establishment - Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority
Recommendation 4 approved to create new joint committee to be known as Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority Shadow Board to provide strategic direction and interim arrangements pending establish…
“to create a new joint committee to be known as the Cheshire Warrington Combined Authority Shadow Board to provide strategic direction and interim arra…”
DFE Working Together to Improve School Attendance Statutory Guidance
New statutory guidance on school attendance came into effect on 19 August 2024. It emphasises the role of everyone (local authority, schools, governors, parents) in improving attendance rates. Guidanc…
“The DFE working together to improve school attendance statutory guidance came into effect on 19 August 2024 and emphasises the role everyone has in im…”
Upton by Chester High School Rebuild - Department for Education Funded Major Works
Planning permission unanimously approved for complete rebuild of Upton by Chester High School as part of DfE Schools Rebuilding Programme. New 3-storey U-shaped building to be constructed on existing …
“Upton by Chester High School was selected on the basis of the poor condition of our current buildings which largely date back to the 1970s. Our buildi…”
Adult Social Care Demand and Cost Pressures
Adult social care facing £12.3m forecast overspend driven primarily by increased costs rather than demand volume alone. Budget for 2024-25 set at £161.5m with actual costs £176m. 2025-26 budget set at…
“The adult social care budget for 2024-25 was set at £161.5 million. Cabinet will be aware that a year ago in January 2025, before the budget for the c…”
Adult Social Care Funding Deficit
Adult social care forecasting underlying overspend of £12.7m for 2025-26, with underlying pressures of £8.8m in communities and older people services due to growth in demand for care packages, £2m in …
“the council is forecasting an underlying overspend of £12.7 million. The principal reason for the forecast deficit in the sum of £9.6 million is adult…”
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