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

Updated 19th May 2026 Local Councillor Allan Thomas has been campaigning for many years to ensure that as Cheadle grows, the education facilities for our children grow with it. Great progress has been made with both land and money handed over by Persimmon Homes as part of their responsibilities toward mitigating the impact created by the additional homes being built in Cheadle North. Although significant effort and funding will be required for this important undertaking. Site