Big Changes at Cheadle Town Council

Monday, 18th of May, saw Cheadle Town Council meet for their annual parish assembly and extraordinary full council meeting to elect this year's town mayor, deputy mayor, and committee leads.

New Mayor Cllr Phil Routledge & Deputy Mayor Cllr Jase Jervis with clerks

Cllr Philip Routledge is this year's incoming mayor, with Cllr Jase Jervis becoming the Deputy. Councillors voted overwhelmingly against the tradition of electing the deputy mayor into the role of incoming mayor, ending the domination of the town council by district councillors of last year, Cllr Kate Mills (Mayor) and Cllr Ian Plant (Deputy).

Last year was a turbulent year for Cheadle Town Council, with 10 councillors resigning from office and the Town Clerk and Deputy Town Clerk swapping roles. COGNEWS readers may recall last month's "Cheadle in Doom" article, where the council was informed that they were being excluded from SMDC's policy regarding the transfer of assets prior to local government reorganisations next year despite appearing to fit the criteria required.

Big Changes at Cheadle Town Council - created 18th May 2026