We all use them, we all need them, but have you ever considered the variety, beauty, and history of our front doors? They welcome visitors, keep out the cold, and are a true symbol of all we hold dear. This month we take a look at local doors from times past. Cheadle is full of historic doors. We walk past them every day and take for granted the beauty, style, and craftsmanship of these unique pieces. So take a walk with us and take a fresh look at an old but important part o

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

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