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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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.
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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Farndon Community Club Reopens Following £250,000 ‘Raise the Roof’ Fundraiser
Congratulations to our member Farndon Community Club, which is now fully open for business following the installation of its new roof, made possible by its massive fundraising achievement.
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Farndon Community Club Wins Funding
Congratulations to our member, Farndon Community Club, for its recent success in winning grants from two sources: the Platinum Jubilee Fund and Cheshire West and Chester’s Community Building Capital Grants (UKSPF) Fund (administered by Cheshire Community Action).
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CASE STUDY: Guilden Sutton Community Association – Becoming a Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Cheshire Community Action provide capacity building support to village halls and community buildings funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. This case study describes how one of our members (Guilden Sutton Community Association) has benefitted from our support.
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Cheshire West and Chester UKSPF Capital Grants for Community Buildings – 2024-25 Fund now open
We are delighted to announce the launch of a new round of funding for 2024/25. We have a total of £90k to distribute to community spaces across Cheshire West and Chester.
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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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Cheshire Community Action launches grant fund for community buildings in Cheshire West
Cheshire Community Action is inviting community buildings, community groups and parish councils across Cheshire West to apply for funding to develop their buildings and spaces with projects that align with The Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund priorities.
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The Vernon Institute thanks CCA for years of invaluable advice
The Vernon Institute in Saughall, made famous after being featured on Paranormal on Amazon Prime, is a long-term CCA community buildings member.
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