£650,000 investment secured to strengthen communities across Cheshire and Warrington
A £650,000 investment will create new opportunities for Cheshire and Warrington’s voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector.
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Cheshire East’s new Local Plan: making sure growth strengthens communities
Our response to the new Chester East local plan consultation highlights the opportunities for new developments and recognises the need for more affordable housing. However, we also advise caution and stress that the council must not forget local communities, and we encourage them to adopt a place-based, infrastructure-led approach.
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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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Launching a VCFSE sector manifesto for Cheshire and Warrington
Cheshire and Warrington Infrastructure Partnership (CWIP) is delighted to launch a manifesto for the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector in Cheshire and Warrington.
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Neighbourhood Planning Funding Withdrawn: A Setback for Community-Led Planning Across Cheshire and Warrington
The Government has announced that it will no longer fund new neighbourhood planning support beyond March 2025. Locality, which delivers the support programme on behalf of the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), confirmed shortly after the spending review that no new grants or technical assistance packages will be available for groups producing neighbourhood plans. Existing support already approved will be completed by March 2026 at the latest.
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Developing a manifesto for the VCFSE sector to have a strong voice on devolution
Cheshire and Warrington Infrastructure Partnership (CWIP) is holding a webinar on Tuesday 8 July from 3pm to 4pm to introduce a devolution manifesto for the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector.
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Understanding Devolution in Cheshire and Warrington: Opportunities, Risks, and the Role of Communities
The UK Government is advancing plans to devolve more powers to local areas, with Cheshire and Warrington named as one of six regions in the Devolution Priority Programme. This move could reshape governance and service delivery across the sub-region, bringing greater autonomy and funding to local leaders. But what does this mean for rural communities, local councils, and community organisations?
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Rural Housing Support Extended to March 2026
Cheshire Community Action (CCA) is pleased to announce that the Rural Housing Enabler Programme will continue for another year, thanks to extended funding from Defra through to March 2026.
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Calling all Town and Parish Councils aiming to address local housing needs!
CCA is funded by Defra up to March 2025 to provide a Rural Housing Enabler Service that can help your town or parish council identify and address local housing needs by acting as an independent advisor through the process.
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Funding Update – December 2023
Check out the latest funding opportunities available to community groups and parish and town councils, with a particular focus on community buildings, community spaces and energy projects.
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