Dear Editor, I have just read on COG news website that the council has given a donation to the Guild Hall for furniture and repairs - I must ask why they have given our council tax money to a Catholic Church owned business. Do they intend to recoup this money to be put back into the town which is surely the purpose of council tax revenue? A Concerned Resident Name & Address Supplied We asked the town council and they told us: "The Guildhall is not funded externally, and it’s

A man has been arrested in connection with the fire and police are appealing for further information. Stop Press: Staffordshire Moorlands police have said: "We have arrested a man in connection with the fire in Leek.We were called at 9.35pm on last night (Friday 27 March) to reports that The Big Mill on Mill Street, Leek, was on fire. Officers put various road closures in place within the cordon and supported residents who had been evacuated from their homes as a precaution.

Residents living along Common Lane in Boundary have formally objected to proposals that would permit motor vehicles to use two long-established public footpaths, raising concerns over legality, environmental impact and public safety. In a letter submitted on 23rd March, Cllr Michelle Wells, supported by a group of local residents, criticising Staffordshire County Council’s handling of application Red LP609G. The proposal seeks to upgrade sections of Public Footpath 17 and Pub

Emma Chatwin is a local lady, married, a mum of four, 34 years of age, and standing for the Green Party. COGNEWS caught up with Emma at Cheadle's Summerhouse Coffee Shop. Here's how it went. Emma Chatwin, Green Party Candidate She told us that she wishes to be proactive and loyal to the people of the town and to do her best to help the community, but she does recognise the limitations town councillors have. She works as a quantitative analyst and is very good with numbers. He

Cheadle Town Council – West Ward By-election is to be held on Thursday 16 th April 2026 As seen in COGNEWS April Voters in the West Ward will be able to vote at either Bishop Rawle Primary School or Cheadle Primary School You must vote at your designated polling station. Polling cards will not be sent, and you must take a form of ID, such as your passport or driving licence, in the name you are registered to vote with you. Where to Vote The Cheadle West Ward is divided into

Churchill Road Recreation Ground Development - Tenders In It was reported to the meeting that the Churchill Recreation Ground tenders have been approved, and work could start as soon as April for the park upgrade. No details were given at the meeting to councillors on how this would be managed or communicated to residents. Cheadle Cemetery - Ecology Plan Improvements Needed Even though planning permission has been granted for the cemetery extension—see SMD/2023/0361 on the St

As we move into spring, many of us start planning home improvements—unfortunately, this is also the time rogue traders become more active. These criminals often target homeowners with doorstep scams, claiming urgent repairs are needed to roofs, driveways, or gardens. They pressure residents into quick, cash‑only decisions, carry out poor‑quality work, or disappear entirely after taking large upfront payments. Be Alert: Common Warning Signs “Urgent Repairs Needed” - They cl

Sounds dull doesn't it? But it is a most brilliant beautiful way to transform towns if only we allow it. What is the Money For? When a proposed new development comes to a local council to discuss and allow or deny, they have to consider the impact on local people and what changes will occur as a result. In Cheadle, the town council's opinion matters and carries weight in the decision-making, which is usually made by the district council. This is why local planning application

We are pleased to report that the bins were emptied on Friday as promised. They did spend a week on the street, but the service is now back on track. Leave your bin out; they are coming for it. This week, residents in the North Ward, Froghall Road, Ness Grove, Churchill Road, and more have not had their bins emptied on the usual Monday collection. Many of you will know that if you leave your bin out overnight, you could be fined for doing so. COGNEWS spoke with the dist

COGNEWS can confirm that a by-election is to go ahead in the Cheadle West Ward of Cheadle Town Council on 16th of April 2026. There are two valid candidates (full details to follow): Lee Bentley for Reform UK & Emma Chatwin for the Green Party With no valid candidates from either the Labour or Conservative Parties, this will be an interesting election. Since the last full elections 3 years ago, 58 percent of the 17 councillors elected have left, mostly in the last 12 months.

Since the announcement of devolution for Staffordshire, town and parish councils in Staffordshire Moorlands have been asking for a list of assets owned by the district council for their area. Even with Cheadle Deputy Mayor, Cllr Plant, also being a district councillor and a locality champion for the devolution process at the district council, this information is still shrouded in mystery, with councillors still talking about the lack of a list as recently as last month. The l

On behalf of everyone who has benefited from having a mum, a mother figure, a dad who did mum's job, etc., we'd like to say a big thank you—with heartfelt gratitude. Mothers are not perfect; you lot don't come with a manual, and she/he never received any training or even a warning label! Mums are just like you: imperfect, unsure, figuring it out as they go along, and yet somehow managing to achieve awesomeness without really understanding how or realising that they have. For

As spring approaches and we once again reach for our garden tools, Staffordshire Police are offering the following advice to keep your shed safe: Many people don’t secure their shed or garage in the same way they do their homes—often using an easy-to-break lock or padlock to protect valuable contents such as a car, bike, or lawnmower. An opportunistic burglar will try a shed or garage first because they can find the tools they need to break into the main house. Shed and outbu

Reports were made to Staffs Police, with regards to a number of criminal damage incidents around Cheadle Town including Greyhound Walk on the evening of Sunday 8th March 2026. Within a short time of receiving these reports, our local Policing Response team, swiftly apprehended an Adult Male who was arrested for Criminal Damage and further arrested for associated offences. The male was detained overnight and has been interviewed and released with bail conditions in place wit

International Women’s Day (IWD) originated from early 20th-century labor movements in North America and Europe, aimed at securing voting rights, better pay, and shorter working hours. It was proposed in 1910 by Clara Zetkin and first celebrated in 1911, with the date later finalised to March 8th. For many years, we made great progress in the UK, but with recent discoveries such as the Epstein and Al Fayed scandals, and alarming reports that numbers of Gen Z men seek to erode

Thanks to our new in-house print facilities, we're pleased to announce our new look A4 magazine. Colourful and thought-provoking, this informative local publication contains—for this month only—not a single advert.* It's large print too, and with elections looming for the Cheadle West Ward, the only place you'll find "how to become a councillor" information. As the weather is still chilly, you'll find advice on driving conditions, plus lots of what's on, community & planet ne

If you’re travelling in the Fenton area this afternoon, Monday, the 2nd of March, avoid Victoria Road. Fire crews are in attendance of an incident involving a Van fire.

Police have reported that tools have been stolen from a van which was parked at an address on Coniston Drive between 830pm on the 27/02 and 715am on the 28/02. They are asking if anyone may have seen anything suspicious in the area or have CCTV to contact them on 101, through our online chat Home | Staffordshire Police , or our online reporting system Report | Staffordshire Police and quote 2160032007 You can also ring Crime Stoppers on 0800555111 or Independent UK char

As parents we're always proud to see our kids progress and growth, being a parent has a long lasting influence. Parents are often well placed to offer support at challenging and changing times. One such time is when they pass their driving test. Young drivers are most at risk in their first months of independent driving, and parents are one of the strongest influences on their behaviour. The message from Staffordshire Police is "Your influence doesn’t stop when your child pas

The UK government has just published its white paper on biodiversity, ecosystem loss and national security. Quite a long title, but what does it mean? And how does it affect us living in Cheadle? This is the first time an issue related to climate change has been cited as affecting national security. The big issue directly affecting the UK is related to possible food shortages for supermarkets that rely on a nationwide road distribution service to deliver to our shops, wherea