Campaign News

Our Biggest Protest Yet!
Today, Sunday 30th November 2025, more than 350 concerned residents and supporters gathered at the Poynton Relief Road roundabout in a dramatic show of opposition to the proposed development. The demonstration featured a parade of tractors and Land Rovers — a vivid symbol that this is a rural community determined to protect its land. Around 400 campaign badges were handed out to those in attendance, underscoring broad support across the community.
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Green John Deere Tractor on the roundabout with Save Adlington placard on front surrounded by protesters

Upcoming Protest at Poynton Relief Road Roundabout
On Sunday 30th November we will be protesting at the Poynton Relief Road Roundabout.
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Protesters on side of road holding No to Adlington New Town placards

Protest at Adlington Hall | 200 Say No to Belport at Consultation |
On Saturday 15th November, around 200 people came together around Adlington Hall to say No to Belport and No to Adlington New Town. The first public consultation for the proposed new town was held inside the hall, whole outside, throughout the entire day, local residents gathered in a powerful and peaceful show of resistance. People of all ages lined the road, holding banners, sharing stories, and making it clear that this development is not wanted here.
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Protesters on the side of the road outside Adlington Hall holding a variety of banners and placards

Reimagining New Towns | Reflections from an Adlington Resident |
The Reimagining New Towns event at Alliance Manchester Business School recently brought together academics, students, and local voices to discuss the government’s shortlist of twelve potential new town sites.
Man holding a banner and No to Adlington New Town placard

Upcoming Protest at Adlington Hall
On Saturday 15th November we will be protesting at Adlington Hall.
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Protesters on side of road holding No to Adlington New Town placards

Protest at Poynton Relief Road | 200 Residents Unite to Say No to Adlington New Town |
On Saturday, around 200 local residents gathered in Adlington to send a clear message: we will not stand by while our countryside is destroyed.
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Protesters on side of road holding No to Adlington New Town placards