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A6 Surface
Road surface conditions impacted by extreme temperatures.
Road surface temperatures have been reported as high as 54 degrees in parts of Cheshire East this week, and our highways teams have been out across the borough monitoring and responding to the impacts of the weather.
UK roads are typically designed for wet, cold and changeable weather conditions, and can respond differently during periods of prolonged and intense heat.
A particular challenge is roads where surface dressing has recently been carried out as part of our investment programme for the year. Surface dressing uses bitumen – a black binding material that holds the road together – with stone on top. In high temperatures, it can soften and rise.
Operational response
Highways teams are actively monitoring conditions, using data from the council’s three weather stations.
They are carrying out daily, repeated site visits to monitor surface conditions and inspect roads, particularly areas where surface dressing has recently been carried out. This has meant that any issues have been identified quickly and addressed to prevent further damage.
Where signs of excess bitumen rising to the surface have been identified, gritters have been used to apply granite dust to stabilise the surface and improve skid resistance. Granite dust has also been applied to roads where surface dressing has recently taken place.
More than 30 tonnes of granite dust have been applied across the network this week. Further dusting operations are planned for today and over the weekend, with resources being deployed flexibly to respond to changing conditions and emerging hotspots.
The A6 and Chelford Road remain the most challenging areas due to traffic volumes and site-specific conditions.
Next week’s action
Once temperatures begin to fall next week:
– Inspections will be carried out to assess any defects or road deterioration.
– The findings of these inspections will inform a prioritised programme of remedial works.
Cllr Adams has also sent further information and a photo to Cheshire East Highways today regarding current road conditions and expressed her serious concerns about highways safety and requested urgent action.
She will also be raising the matter at a Shadow Cabinet meeting on Monday
Cheshire East Housing
Have Your Say on Social Housing Allocations in Cheshire East.
Cheshire East Council is currently reviewing its Housing Allocations Policy (also known as the Cheshire Homechoice Common Allocations Policy), which determines how social housing is allocated across the borough. The policy was last fully reviewed in 2018.
With social housing in high demand, it is important that homes are allocated fairly and to those most in need. A number of proposed updates have been drafted to reflect changes in national legislation, address areas identified for improvement, and incorporate feedback received from residents, housing partners, MPs and the Housing Ombudsman.
The consultation seeks views on proposed changes relating to:
- Support for people experiencing homelessness
- Information and evidence requirements
- Local connection rules
- Extra bedrooms for carers
- The overall policy
Residents are encouraged to take part in the consultation and help shape the future of social housing allocations in Cheshire East by visiting here.
The survey takes approximately 5–10 minutes to complete and is open until 31 August 2026.
Roadworks
Roadworks
Don’t forget, Cheshire East will be closing the A6 Buxton Road West overnight on Saturday 27th June from 7pm until 6am.
Peak Clusters
Disley Parish Council Statement
Phase 1 consultation
We are aware that many residents will have received information about Peak Cluster through their door in the last couple of weeks. Councillors have also received direct communication, as is required, and have begun our involvement in this process and this will continue.
I wanted to make information available to ensure you, your neighbours and our community, are able to access information and get involved in this important consultation process.
Background
Four major cement and lime producers have come together to form Peak Cluster. This will be the world’s largest cement decarbonisation project. Peak Cluster will use technology known as carbon capture and storage, to capture the CO2 as it is released during the manufacturing process. This will then be transported via a new underground pipeline to be stored permanently under the East Irish seabed.
Phase One Consultation – Public Webinars
Public webinars are being held for those living and working in and around the proposed project area. These webinars will be tailored to different geographical project areas.
In person Consultations events
You can also attend the in-person consultation events. A full list of can be found on the Peak Cluster consultation hub: www.peakcluster-consultation.co.uk
Further information:
Further information about the project is available on the Peak Cluster website: www.peakcluster.co.uk. Consultation documents, interactive map and provide feedback via the consultation hub: www.peakcluster-consultation.co.uk.
I would like to encourage ALL our residents, businesses and community to please inform themselves and engage in this consultation process, as we at the Council will be.
We will keep you informed as much as possible throughout as and when we can.
Paul Bull
Councillor Bull
Chair, Disley Parish Council
High Lane Development Proposal
DISLEY PARISH COUNCIL STATEMENT
Stockport Local Plan’s – High Lane development proposal for 1,000 houses.
Disley Parish Council (DPC) would like to express its major concerns regarding proposals for 2 developments in High Lane as a part of the Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council’s (SMBC) Local Plan.
1,000 new houses will be built adjacent to A6 on fields recently redesignated from Green Belt to Grey Belt land in High Lane.
DPC believes the proposed developments will have a significant impact on the villages along the length of the A6, particularly Newtown, Disley and High Lane during the development period, upon completion and thereafter.
A count of traffic in High Lane, carried out by the Department of Transport, evidenced a 32% increase in vehicular movements between 2019 and 2023 following the opening of the A555. This increase has resulted in the severe congestion between Disley and High Lane village regularly experienced by A6 road users, with traffic often at a standstill at peak times and the increased use of rat runs through surrounding residential areas. Also noted is the large increase of HGVs now using this route, which in turn exacerbates the environmental concerns already expressed over many years, including poor air quality and the damage to and deterioration of our road surfaces.
SMBC Local Plan also proposes additional developments in Hazel Grove and along Torkington Road/Offerton Road which will give a total of more than 2,200 new properties.
DPC is particularly concerned to learn that there are currently no plans for any highways, utilities, public transport or other infrastructure improvements in an attempt to mitigate the impact these developments will have.
DPC is of the opinion that a collateral effect of the housing developments proposed along the A6 corridor will be a further increase in traffic on the A6, on adjacent roads and at accesses to the A555.
Please express your own concerns and provide feedback to Stockport MBC by responding in one of the following ways:
• Via the portal created by SMBC at https://localplan.stockport.gov.uk or
• By email to: local.plan@stockport.gov.uk
• By post to: The Planning Policy Team, Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, 4th Floor Stopford House, Stockport, SK1 3XE
Please note: All responses need to reach the Stockport MBC by midnight on 21st December, 2025.
Disley Parish Council
Councillor Vacancy
Parish Councillor Vacancies
Your community needs you! Your opinions matter!
Would you like to have a say in the running of Disley village and contribute to the well-being of the community in Disley and Newtown?
Disley Parish Council need people from all backgrounds – all you need is the enthusiasm and a little spare time to help shape the future of Disley and Newtown.
We have a monthly council meeting at the Community Centre to discuss Disley and Newtown matters, make decisions on village facilities and ways in which we can improve health and wellbeing in the community.
Feel free to attend our next council meeting to see what happens!
Or
Call Cllr Paul Bull on; 0787 634 5964 for a chat
Or
Email the clerk at; clerk@disleyparishcouncil.org.uk for more information
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To be a Councillor you must be:
- A British, Commonwealth or EU citizen.
- Aged 18 years or over.
- In one of the following categories:
- appear on the Electoral Register for the parish,
- have lived in (or within 3 miles of) the parish for at least a year.
- have had your main place of work within the parish for at least a year.
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