This page brings together news articles, broadcasts, and other media coverage relating to Stop Adlington New Town. It includes reporting from local, regional, and national outlets that have covered the proposals, the campaign, and the concerns of the local community. The links below are provided for reference and context, and reflect how the issue has been reported across a range of sources.
Media Coverage
Cheshire East Council unanimously agree to oppose Adlington new town plans
December 11, 2025
Cheshire East Council has voted unanimously to oppose plans for a new town of up to 20,000 homes at Adlington
Place North WestSidelined Cheshire East formally opposes Adlington new town
December 11, 2025
The council will ask the government to abandon plans to create a 20,000-home settlement in the Green Belt after a cross-party motion was carried this week.
Northwich GuardianCouncil votes unanimously to oppose plans for new town of up to 20,000 homes
December 11, 2025
CHESHIRE East Council has voted unanimously to oppose plans for a new town of up to 20,000 homes at Adlington.
BBC NewsAdlington: New town plan of up to 20,000 homes opposed by council
December 10, 2025
A motion calling for the council to oppose a controversial plan for up to 20,000 homes is backed.
BBC NewsAdlington: Lack of transparency over new town plan 'not helpful'
December 9, 2025
The developer of a potential new town of 20,000 homes says residents were "upset" when they found out.
BBC iPlayerPolitics Live - Can Labour Build Enough Homes?
December 8, 2025
Can Keir Starmer deliver his election pledge to build 1.5 million homes?
BBC NewsCheshire East Council to be asked to oppose Adlington new town
December 4, 2025
Labour and Conservative councillors put forward motions calling for the council to oppose the plans.
Manchester Evening News'This will swallow us up into Manchester, there would be no buffer gap'
December 2, 2025
Plan will 'join Stockport and Macclesfield into one big housing estate'
Farmers WeeklyAdlington New Town plan sparks farmer and local opposition - Farmers Weekly
December 2, 2025
Plans to build a new town of 14,000-20,000 homes on greenfield land in Adlington, Cheshire, have sparked strong opposition from farmers and residents
BBC NewsAdlington: Council says new town involvement 'very limited'
November 28, 2025
A council says recognising potential of a new town “does not equate to unconditional support".