Following the 'no overall control' results from the May 4, the power-sharing at Cheshire East Council has now been decided.

After talks with both Conservatives and Labour, the Cheshire East Independent Group have once again opted to lead the Council with Labour.

Recent discussions have delivered an agreement for a further four years of joint administration.

Announcing the agreement, Cllr Sam Corcoran, Labour Leader of Cheshire East Council said: 

2023 Cheshire East Council make-up: Independents and Lib Dems made losses from 2019, the Conservatives also lost a seat from 2019. Labour gained six from four years ago.

"This agreement ensures continuing stability at Cheshire East Council which will be of major benefit to our residents.

"Labour will continue to lead the Council, with a similar arrangement to that of the previous joint administration regarding Committee Chairs.

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"Our increase in representation on the Council also increases our committee membership and the opportunity to make a difference in delivering services and regulatory matters.

Cllr Sam Corcoran will continue as Council Leader.

"Labour has also secured agreement to the vast majority of our manifesto pledges and will work to implement these through the joint administration and our increased representation and influence on the Council's decision-making committees.

"I would like to thank both the Leader of the Independent Group and my own negotiations team for their hard work to deliver this agreement which is subject to formal ratification at our Labour Group Meeting on Saturday, 20 May 2023."

Cheshire East Council's Independent Group and Cheshire East Conservatives have also been contacted for comment.