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DEVOLUTION

Cheshire and Warrington to get first elected mayor under devolution deal

A mayoral combined authority for Cheshire and Warrington is set to be established, following formal approval by all three local councils.

Cheshire East (c) Peter is Shaw 1991/Shutterstock

A mayoral combined authority for Cheshire and Warrington is set to be established, following formal approval by all three local councils.

A devolution agreement for the area will see Cheshire and Warrington residents vote to elect the area's first mayor in May 2027 and will provide over £650m over the next 30 years.

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