Cheshire East Council

About Cheshire East Council

Cheshire East Council is a unitary authority, serving over 420,000 residents and 20,000 businesses. The council delivers a wide range of services including education, social care, planning, transport, and environmental health. The Cheshire East Plan 2025–29 sets out a bold vision: “Enabling prosperity and wellbeing for all in Cheshire East.” It outlines three strategic commitments: Unlocking prosperity for all – through inclusive economic growth, improved transport, lifelong learning, and a carbon-neutral future. Improving health and wellbeing – by reducing health inequalities, supporting independence, and fostering safe, thriving communities. Being an effective and enabling council – focused on financial sustainability, digital transformation, and collaborative governance. Aligned with the council’s transformation and improvement programme and financial strategy, the plan provides clear direction for residents, partners, and staff, ensuring Cheshire East continues to be a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-thinking place to live and work.