Latest news

We'll keep this page updated with the latest important news and information about the new Cheshire East Local Plan.

Date News
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.