Domestic and Sexual Violence Partnership Strategy Consultation

The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 was introduced to address Local Authority response to the provision of support for victims of domestic abuse. Key elements include:

• Local authorities are required to ensure that victims of domestic abuse and their children have access to safe accommodation and support services
• Local authorities should prepare and publish a strategy for the provision of such support to cover their area having regard to the needs assessment
• Local authorities should give effect to the strategy (through commissioning / decommissioning decisions)
• Local authorities should monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the strategy

Purpose of this consultation

Work has begun across the partnership to develop a refreshed Domestic and Sexual Violence Partnership Strategy for 2025 - 2028 and we would now like your views on this.

You can view the draft strategy and / or the summary document by clicking on the links below: 

• Cheshire East Domestic and Sexual Violence Partnership Full Strategy 2025-28 (PDF 468.9 kb)
• Cheshire East Domestic and Sexual Abuse Partnership Strategy 10-Page Summary Document (PDF 232.4 kb)

We would also like to gain your views and seek your suggestions on our safe accommodation and support services. The feedback provided will inform our refreshed strategy as well as our review of the safe accommodation service model for 2026 and beyond. The current safe accommodation contract is due to expire in March 2026 and the council will need to ensure from this point it can meet the needs of victims and survivors effectively whilst providing value for money to ensure it complies with its duty under the Domestic Abuse Act (2021). 

Virtual and in-person workshops with victims, survivors, children, young people, families and professionals are also taking place as part of this consultation.

Following the results of the consultation the draft domestic abuse and sexual violence partnership strategy and the safe accommodation service model will be reviewed, taking account of all the feedback received.

Submitting your comments

Please submit your consultation response by 25 July 2025 by completing this questionnaire. 

For any queries about this consultation, e.g. if you would like to receive this questionnaire in an alternative format or submit your response in a different way, please email the Research and Consultation Team CEConsultation@cheshireeast.gov.uk. If you do not have email access, please call Customer Services on 0300 123 5011  who will send the response on your behalf.

Once the consultation closes, we will analyse all responses, produce a summary report of them, and publish this online on our consultation results webpage.

Your confidentiality is assured

Any personal information you supply will be used in line with the latest Data Protection legislation. To find out more about how we use your information, please see our privacy policy.

Seeking support

If you or someone you know may be a victim of domestic abuse, you can gain help from our Domestic Abuse Front Door or call 0300 123 5101 for assistance. You can also learn more about spotting the signs of someone who is being abused at the Open the Door website. Call 0808 2000 247 if you require immediate support out of office hours. Support is also available through the National Domestic Abuse Helpline website via live chat and British Sign Language