We'll keep this page updated with the latest important news and information about the new Cheshire East Local Plan.
| Date | News |
|---|---|
| 8 Oct 2026 | Following the Cabinet decision to publish our gateway 1 self-assessment summary on 30 October, the council issued a press release summarising some recent activity and next steps for the local plan: Council marks key Local Plan milestone as engagement continues. |
| 2 Oct 2026 | As set out in the local plan timetable, we're intending to publish our gateway 1 self-assessment summary on 30 October, demonstrating that the council is ready to begin the preparation of the plan. Further information can be found in the report to the 8 October Cabinet meeting (agenda item 12). |
| 1 Oct 2026 | We've published a determination statement, confirming that the new local plan should be subject to Strategic Environmental Assessment. |
| 1 Sept 2026 | The Local plan scoping consultation has now ended. All responses are now being considered. |
| 20 July 2026 | The local plan scoping consultation will launch tomorrow (21 July) and runs until 1 September. We're seeking your views on what the new local plan should contain, and how future consultation and engagement should be carried out. |
| 20 July 2026 | We've published a screening statement, which concludes that the new local plan should be subject to Strategic Environmental Assessment. |
| 17 July 2026 | The map of housing and employment site submissions has been updated to include the sites submitted in our latest call for sites in February and March 2026. |
| 12 June 2026 | We've published the local plan timetable and the notice of intention to commence plan preparation. |