Adlington

Canalside Radio’s Nick Wright, today interviewed the leader of Cheshire East Council, Nick Mannion. Amongst the discussions of devolution and council budget, the Adlington New Town proposal featured.

Nick Mannion, and deputy leader Michael Gorman face a vote of confidence at next week’s council meeting for writing to the New Towns Taskforce last summer that the council supports the Adlington New Town proposal.

Mr Mannion reiterated his apologies for the so called “badly worded letter”. Following the previous council meeting , he wrote a letter to Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, Steve Reed. Mr Mannion says that they received a reply to this letter in January to reiterate that the minister will make the final decision and that decision has not yet been made.

Following the protest at Tatton Park we have some more events planned.

Details are still being worked out so watch this space.

• 7th March 2026 - Travelling Protest
• 18th April 2026 - Community Planning Alliance Day of Action

The proposed new town has left many in Adlington feeling excluded from decisions that will directly affect their lives. Plans have been led by organisations and individuals who are not part of this community, while local knowledge and concerns have been ignored or sidelined. This page exists to give space to the voices of residents — through their own words, stories, and videos — so they are no longer overlooked.

Today marked a historic moment for our campaign, the largest turnout we have ever seen, with over 600 people standing shoulder to shoulder in support of Adlington.

We were delighted to be featured on Silk FM yesterday, as they covered the Adlington New Town proposal and helped spread the word across Cheshire.

Local residents from Adlington appeared on GB News today to voice concerns about the government’s proposed new town development in the area.

Your Voice Matters

Please take a few minutes to write or email those concerned.

If you haven’t already written to your MP and the key decision-makers about the Adlington proposals, please consider doing so before it’s too late. Personal letters and emails really do make a difference, and the more of us who speak up, the stronger our community’s voice will be.

You don’t need to be an expert or write anything complicated. What matters is that you share your concerns in your own words.

Today, the front page of the Congleton Chronicle featured the campaign to stop Adlington New Town, highlighting the issues it would cause for Congleton residents.

Do you want a placard to display on your property and bring to protests? Request one here.

Support the Save Adlington campaign against the proposed Adlington New Town. Share your photos, sign the petition, write to decision-makers, donate, and help protect Green Belt land, wildlife and local communities. Your voice and photos make a difference.