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Cheshire Housing Support: Services Across the County

Cheshire is served by several distinct housing authorities, each offering different housing registers, support services, and allocations systems. This guide explains housing support across the county and how Axient Housing works in Cheshire.

Cheshire East Council

Cheshire East Council is the largest housing authority in east Cheshire, covering Crewe, Macclesfield, Congleton, Knutsford, Sandbach, Alsager, and many other towns. The council operates a housing register and works with housing associations and private social landlords including Axient Housing to meet local need across a large rural and urban area.

Cheshire West and Chester Council

Cheshire West and Chester Council covers Chester, Northwich, Winsford, Ellesmere Port, and Frodsham. The council has a large housing register and works with multiple providers to address housing need. Areas like Chester and Ellesmere Port have significant social housing demand.

Halton Borough Council

Halton Borough Council covers Runcorn and Widnes. The council has an active social housing programme and works with a range of providers. Both Runcorn and Widnes have significant affordable housing need and active housing registers.

Warrington Borough Council

Warrington Borough Council is a unitary authority covering the large town of Warrington and its surrounding areas. The town's strong employment base and strategic location between Manchester and Liverpool creates significant housing pressure and demand for affordable accommodation.

How Axient Housing Works in Cheshire

Axient Housing Limited operates across Cheshire alongside these local authorities. We work with housing associations and support organisations to provide social accommodation and transitional housing for those referred by local housing teams. Landlords in Cheshire can also lease their properties through our managed social let scheme.

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