On Wednesday 3rd of June 2026 SMDC opened the doors of Cheadle Market to allow community and business owners along with local councillors to take a look inside and find out what their plans are regarding development. Visitors, gathering on the market square The architect in attendance from Stride Treglown explained their vision to groups of 17 people, this was because they had 17 hard hats available. It was a good number, with visitors within hearing distance and able to see
COGNEWS can confirm that the Cheadle Market Clock has been saved from extinction for the second time and can be reinstalled on our market building as soon as the district council is prepared. This British-made timepiece has been restored by Ken Riley, the town's watchmaker, and has been stored by him since the district council renovated the market in the 2000s when Ken rescued the timepiece from a skip.The clock, crafted by Gent, a renowned British manufacturer of electrical
Town historian Mike Plant recently shared a comprehensive history of Cheadle town and how the market developed. A market has been held in Cheadle since the Lord of the Manor, Ralph Basset, was granted a charter for a market and fair during the reign of Henry III in 1250.* The granting of the charter meant that Cheadle was forever a town, rather than a village,* but what of recent history? COGNEWS shares the story so far. Cheadle Indoor Market showcases intricate red ironwork
Presented by our Town Historian Mike Plant Cheadle: A Market Town Since 1250 A market has been held in Cheadle since the Lord of the Manor, Ralph Basset, was granted a charter for a market and fair during the reign of Henry III. The granting of the charter meant that Cheadle was forever a town, rather than a village. Research by the late historian George Short in the 1970s found that the earliest reference to the market charter is 30th May 1250. Cheadle High Street - Image Su
Cheadle Town Council met in their Leek Road Chambers at 7 pm on the 7th of April, 2026. The main item for discussion was a report regarding a meeting that had taken place between the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor (both district councillors), the chief executive of the district council, Andrew Stokes, and Cllr Paulette Upton to discuss potential asset transfers that could take place as part of the reorganisations, which will result in the demise of the district council next year. St
During a Cheadle Town Council meeting this week, District Councillors Ian Plant and Vicky Wheeldon said that following a Growth and Economy meeting to be held in May 2026, steps will be taken to modernise Cheadle's Market Square. Currently, the building is locked, and the electricity is off. Bollards have been installed to prevent parking on the District Council-owned land adjacent to the building. Cheadle Market prior to SMDC purchase The building has now stood empty since S
