Our Cheshire East Plan 2025-29

The Cheshire East Plan 2025-29, adopted by council on 26 February, sets out a new set of commitments for the borough.

The plan provides clarity of purpose and strategic direction for the organisation, residents and partners, and is aligned to the council’s financial strategy.

Our Vision

Our vision is: Enabling prosperity and wellbeing for all in Cheshire East.

Commitments

Our three commitments are:

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Outcomes

1.1 Opportunities created for all communities across the borough working with our world-leading industries and local businesses

1.2 Child, family and adult poverty is reduced through a coordinated approach with partners

1.3 Education, skills and life-long learning leads to employment and roles in the community

1.4 Shared vision for Crewe delivers a masterplan for jobs, affordable homes and regeneration for the benefit of the whole borough

1.5 Communities connected through an improved, accessible rural and urban transport network including active travel

1.6 Carbon neutral council with minimum offset by 2030, influencing carbon reduction and green energy production across the borough by 2045

Outcomes

2.1 Gap in health equalities is reduced across our diverse borough through a targeted approach

2.2 Improved independence, health and wellbeing through early intervention and prevention

2.3 Everyone feels safe and secure, difference is celebrated, and abuse and exploitation not tolerated

2.4 Children and young people thrive and reach their potential with targeted support when and where they need it

2.5 Communities build their capacity, with support to access information, guidance and funding

2.6 Lasting solutions are delivered through strong and committed partnerships

Outcomes

3.1 Financially sustainable council, enabled by council-wide service transformation and improvement

3.2 Effective and responsive governance, compliance and evidence-based decision making

3.3 Innovative solutions are developed through a culture of collaboration across the council and with residents, businesses and partners

3.4 Service delivery and new ideas are shaped by consultation and engagement

3.5 Contact with the council and access to services is consistent and easy

3.6 Service delivery and ways of working are improved through a digital first approach, while supporting residents who need it

Resources

Cheshire East Plan 2025-29

Page last reviewed: 28 March 2025