UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Business Support Programme (Reporting the Outcomes)

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) Cheshire West and Chester Council Business Support Programme closed in March 2026.

You can learn more about the projects delivered and their outcomes in the reports below.

From April 2026 funding for business support delivery will come through the Combined Authority Mayor Fund (Combined Authority – Warrington, Cheshire West and Cheshire East). This fund is designed to ensure Combined Authorities can deliver on their strategic objectives and improve the quality of life for their communities.

The business support delivery plans for 2026-27 are currently being developed. 

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