Democracy

Cheshire East Council will take over all local government services in the boroughs of Congleton, Crewe & Nantwich and Macclesfield, from April 1, 2009, following a decision by the Government on Tuesday 18 December 2007.

There are 81 Councillors who sit on Cheshire East Shadow Council. They were elected by the Cheshire East people for a term of office ending on the fourth day after the ordinary day of election of Councillors in 2011. 

On 1st April 2009 a new local authority to be known as Cheshire East will be established.

Each Member of the Shadow Council represents a ward in the Council’s area. Wards vary in size according to area, population and community links.

To view the Summary and Explanation section of the Shadow Constitution for Cheshire East please download the following word document. Please be aware that the structures are subject to agreement on 13th May.

You can view additional information regarding the individual Councils at:
Cheshire County Council
Congleton Borough Council
Borough of Crewe & Nantwich
Macclesfield Borough Council

View the Cheshire East recent election results here.