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The Government have decided to create two new unitary councils in Cheshire.

"The number of councils in Cheshire will be reduced from seven to just two, under the successful proposal put forward by Chester City Council, Vale Royal District Council, Macclesfield Borough Council and Ellesmere Port and Neston Borough Council." said CLG.

"Detailed consideration has been given to both the single unitary and two-unitary proposals for Cheshire, which both met the Government's strict criteria. The two-unitary proposal has been judged as most likely to improve leadership, services and the involvement of communities. This decision confirms that the proposal for a single unitary Cheshire will not proceed." according to a CLG statement.

Latest Developments

• Chief Executive roles for the new Councils are advertised at www.leadingcheshire.com.
• Two new websites have been created for the Shadow Authorities: Cheshire West and Chester Joint Authority and Cheshire East Joint Authority.
• Hansard Report of the Cheshire Structural Change Order  Lords' debate on 4 March 2008
• Hansard Report of the Cheshire Debate in the House of Commons on 26 February and Vote on 27 February 2008 that the draft Cheshire (Structural Changes) Order 2008 should be approved.
• House of Lords Press Release issued 21 February 2008