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 the 5th of January, Cheadle Town Council had its first meeting of 2026, where, among other things the town’s assets were discussed. Background Local government reorganisation (LGR) will see Staffordshire Moorlands District Council (SMDC) and Staffordshire County Council (SCC) dissolved in favour of a single council by 2028. We are told this is to make local government more efficient. Town and Parish Councils could take on assets currently managed on behalf of the public wh
