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
