Putting communities at the heart of Cheshire and Warrington’s devolution story
Deputy CEO, John Heselwood, reflects on the launch of the Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority and what feels like an important moment for the sub-region…
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CWaC Local Plan and Neighbourhood Planning update: what communities need to know
Cheshire West and Chester Council has provided an important update on its new Local Plan and neighbourhood planning for parish and town councils, Neighbourhood Plan groups and local communities.
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Become a Trustee
Cheshire Community Action is looking for passionate individuals to help shape stronger communities and influence real change. Join us and help us improve local services and build more resilient communities across Cheshire.
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Someone’s gambling with your charity’s money
Utility Aid works with over 4,500 charities. They see what happens when things go wrong — and it’s not the decision maker who pays the price. It’s the services that get cut. Utility Aid has some wisdom to share and is here to help…
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Maximising income and strengthening community engagement
Our friends at Hallmaster know community venues are at the heart of local life. But in an increasingly expensive and insecure world, managing these spaces sustainably has never been more challenging. Across the sector, they consistently hear the same concerns: how to raise more funds, attract and retain volunteers, and make the most of existing assets.
The good news is that small, strategic changes can make a significant difference…
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Village Halls across Cheshire celebrate
Village halls across Cheshire opened their doors in March as part of Village Halls Week 2026. A nationwide celebration, highlighting the enormous positive impact that community buildings have on rural life.
The seven-day celebration unites local communities across Cheshire and beyond, bringing residents together for a week of socialising, fundraising, and raising awareness of the vital role village halls play.
Community Home First: Report 2025
2025 was a busy year for our Community Home First team. As demand for safe, supported NHS hospital discharge continued to rise across Cheshire, our teams at Mid‑Cheshire Hospital (MCH) and the Countess of Chester Hospital (COCH) stepped up to deliver compassionate, person‑centred support when people needed it most. We’re proud to share this report that shows the impact our partnership has had, helping more people return home safely—and stay well.
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When grants become systems: a quiet risk worth naming
As councils streamline and centralise funding, something important is at risk. Grants aren’t just transactions — they’re a craft built on local knowledge, trust, and human judgement. When small, community-facing grants are asked to move through big-system processes, the first groups to fall away are often the ones we most want to reach: volunteer‑led, emerging, place‑rooted organisations.
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Bumper crop of awards for Ellesmere Port growers
Ellesmere Port Community Growing Network members scooped four amazing ‘Level 5- Outstanding’ awards at the RHS North West In Bloom Awards in Bolton. The awards recognise the difference groups can make in their local environment.
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We have moved!
After more than 10 years in Queens House, Cheshire Community Action has moved to a new home in central Chester.
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