Purpose

1 This report requests approval to enter into a new Section 75 Agreement for one year, between Cheshire East Council and Cheshire and Merseyside ICB from 1 April 2026 until 31 March 2027. With the possibility of an extension for the period of an additional year from 1 April 2027 until 31 March 2028.
2 This report supports the strategic aims of the council’s Corporate Plan 2025-29. Commitment 2: Improving health and wellbeing - Cheshire East is a great place for children, young people and adults. We want it to be an even better one, enabling people to live a healthier, longer life; with good mental, physical and financial wellbeing; living independently; feeling safe and enjoying the place where they live.
3 The schemes which form part of the BCF Section 75 Agreement support these specific actions noted in the corporate plan: Where possible patients are discharged to a home of their choice and that vulnerable and older people live safely and maintain independence within community settings.’