\u201cThe economy of Cheshire and Warrington is strong, and by making the most of what devolution offers, we can build on this platform. By having a Mayor, we can work alongside our neighbours in Greater Manchester and Liverpool City Region to unlock investment, jobs and opportunity for local people and businesses, and play a stronger role in creating prosperity across our region, the North and UK PLC.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cllr Hans Mundry, Leader of Warrington Borough Council, said: <\/strong>\u201cIn Warrington, we can see the transformative effect of investment and better public transport on a town\u2019s outlook and opportunity. By increasing access to good quality jobs and improving skills, we have been able to develop one of the fastest growing local economies in the country. I am excited to see how devolution will help us to go further and faster.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n Leader and Deputy Leader of Cheshire East Council, Cllr<\/strong>\u202f<\/strong>Nick Mannion and Cllr Michael Gorman, said: <\/strong>\u201cDevolution will bring a new approach to the region\u2019s skills agenda and the opportunities we can offer to local people and businesses. We want to make Chesire and Warrington the best place for businesses to invest and find new talent, and give local people the opportunities to find work, improve their skills and thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe want to support the rural economy by developing transport links, promoting the dairy industry and making the case for digital connectivity. This will make our region an even more attractive place to live, work, invest and visit.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Minister for Devolution, Miatta Fahnbulleh, said:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis is a fantastic step for Cheshire and Warrington, marking a milestone in this government’s mission to shift power out of Westminster and into the hands of the people who know their communities best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n “With over \u00a3650 million in investment unlocked through devolution, I have every confidence that the region will go from strength to strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWorking alongside neighbouring Mayors and with a stronger voice on the national stage, Cheshire and Warrington is well-placed to deliver better jobs, better transport and real opportunity for its residents.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n Steve Purdham, Chair of the Cheshire and Warrington Business Advisory Board, said: <\/strong>\u201cCheshire and Warrington has been a real success story within the Northern economy and wider UK. We\u2019ve been able to buck the trend nationally by embracing new growth opportunities and moving forward with ambition and drive for our region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cDevolution is good business: it brings power closer to home, will help local companies grow and attract the talent and skills they need, and bring new investment into Cheshire and Warrington. We look forward to working with the new Mayor to unlock the potential of our people, places and businesses.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Today\u2019s announcement follows news in January that the Combined Authority has appointed former Chief Executive of Homes England, Nick Walkley as its Interim Chief Executive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Combined Authority Shadow Board has been working since October 2025 to establish the robust foundations needed for successful devolution, including approval of the region’s ambitious 20-year Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.gpsj.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CMB-1024x768.jpg\")
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