CWaC Local Plan update
A fresh opportunity for communities to shape the future of the borough. Cheshire West and Chester Council has confirmed an important update on its new Local Plan.
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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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Cheshire Community Action launches Cheshire West Welcoming Spaces Fund for 2025–26
We’re pleased to confirm that the Cheshire West Welcoming Spaces Grant Fund is returning for 2025–26 and will open for applications on Monday 1st December 2025. The fund is designed to help community organisations, parish and town councils, and community buildings provide warm, welcoming spaces for residents who are feeling the impact of the cost-of-living crisis.
Cheshire West and Chester Council has again allocated funding to support local venues to open their doors as Welcoming Spaces – safe, friendly places where people can keep warm, meet others, and find out about practical help and support. Cheshire Community Action (CCA) will administer the grants on the Council’s behalf.
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Cheshire Community Action Responds to the Cheshire West Local Plan Consultation
Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Issues and Options consultation on its new Local Plan runs until 29 August 2025. The plan will guide where homes, jobs and infrastructure go over the next 15 years and invites comments on three broad ways of distributing growth across the borough. Cheshire Community Action (CCA) has submitted two distinct responses on behalf of rural communities and the voluntary sector.
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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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**Job Vacancy** Hospital Community Pathfinder
The Hospital Community Pathfinder is a pivotal role within integrated discharge at the Countess of Chester and Ellesmere Port Hospitals, responsible for enhancing the hospital discharge process by facilitating smooth transitions for patients from hospital care to their homes through coordination with the wider voluntary sector and other partners. This role aims to reduce unnecessary delays in hospital care and improve patient outcomes by creatively seeking alternative community-based provisions through social prescription and utilising 3rd sector knowledge.
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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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Community-Led Care and Carers Scheme Delivers Significant Social Impact Across Cheshire West
The 2024 End of Year Report for the Community Led Care and Carers (CLCC) grants scheme in Cheshire West highlights the impact of community-based initiatives on over 11,400 individuals across 21 organisations.
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