Cheadle Green Timeline

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Public Consultation Excellent plans, preserves local history and extends green space- Mr J. Pollard It’s wonderful to see regeneration whilst reflecting history. - Sophie Plans look great and should really reinvigorate the village - Mr L. Ward

1756

The plans will marry our history and our modern needs together to make a beautiful space for our community – Mrs L. Campbell

Cheadle Hall was built

Can’t wait sounds amazing finally a place to sit in Cheadle – unknown Sounds like a vast improvement on the current situation and a thoughtful restoration of a public space- Mr M. Verling

A wonderful idea and what the village needs to give it back its identity- Dave Smith Great idea- Cheadle is a lovely village with a great community of people who will make use of this facility – Katherine and Spencer

1958 1889 The Ocklestone memorial and drinking fountain is erected near Cheadle Green in honour of Robert Ockleston, a local doctor

Pre 1750

06.2013

06.2012

Cheadle Hall was demolished and the land opened up for public use as an extension to the original Cheadle Green

Masterplan approved

2012 BARNES WALKER

Barnes Walker appointed to redesign Cheadle Green for Cheadle Civic Society

2012

08.2014

12.2013 Discharge of planning conditions

03.2013

Planning application approved

2013

2014 01.2014 Engaged CDM-C and project notigied to Health & Safety Executive

01.2014 SMART (South Manchester Archaeological Research Team) engaged 01.2014 Local press informed

Cheadle Green (During Photos)

1875 Stumps/posts installed around the green to stop constant visits and caravans and menageries

1960 Last regeneration of Cheadle Green and a new pond built

04.2014

02.2013

05.2012 Historic Connections - The Hall, Driveway, Stables, Boundary wall, Gate posts, Historic Green

Andy Burgess commissioned to carve Scotch Bob

02.2014 Tree works commence

1918 World War 0ne ends

1900

PHASE ONE- New pond and historic outbuildings

10.2013

Planning application submitted

03.2013 Surveys and ground investigation for services

Act of Parliament allowed manorial Lords of Cheadle to enclose any remaining commons or wasteland this included Cheadle Green.

1945 World War Two ends

1810

02.2014 Work begins on site

01.2014 Phasing/programme confirmed

100% in support- Cheadle needs a boost ! Mr D. Morgan

The Green was often a mud bath. Animals were allowed to graze and markets/ fairs, travelling showmen, bear baiting etc. occupied the green.

02.2014 Licence approved to set up site compound/ access on Stockport Homes Housing Trust land

05.2013

1967 Ocklestone Memorial moved to Queens Gardens from the junction of Stockport/ Manchester Road

1750 to 2015

02.2014 Licence granted to undertake work on Stockport MBC (Metropolitan Borough Council) property

Cheadle Green

Information boards installed around site

Cheadle Green logo designed by Barnes Walker

03.2014 Inform services providers of commencement of works

03.2014 Archaeoloical dig begins followed by watching brief

04.2014 The ‘kings Bench’ a bespoke centerpiece for The Green commissioned

1898 Scotch Bob sets a British record for driving 60,000 miles in a horse drawn carriage

1932 James Watts conveyed the ownership of Cheadle Green to the people of Cheadle 03.2014

A local character/ legend Scotch Bob d.1929

07.2014 07.2014 Information boards commissioned 07.2014 Brick piers re-built 07.2014 Positive press coverage as Phase 2 completed

The ‘kings Bench’installed around the Green

2012 Cheadle Green (Pre-2012)

06.2014 Oak bollards installed

05.2014

05.2014

04.2014

Old 1960’s concrete pond broken up.

Newts moved to new pond

Bespoke oak bollards commissioned

08.2014

04.2014 PHASE 2Cheadle Green

“A wood sculpture made out of 1 log has been made in my village. Love it!!!! Meet Scotch Bob!!!!” Becky Reding

Bespoke metal railings installed, following the historic boundary wall to the hall.

Liaise with Highways to remove unsighly signage

1880 James Telford aka “Scotch Bob” started driving his horse drawn carriage service between Cheadle and Manchester

04.2014 7no New cherry trees planted around the edge of the green

“Finished wood sculpture of #scotchbob on Cheadle Village green, he used to drive the horse drawn bus through cheadle” Dikko “Just driven past and he looks amazing :-) #scotchbob” Elen “A superb transformation: through the power of the chainsaw and the artistic eye…a very impressive and characterful centre-piece for Cheadle Green.” Micheal Turner Garden Buzz Magazine

04.2014 New pond built and planted

09.2014

04.2014

Lighting columns arrive on site

06.2014 Internet goes crazy for Scotch Bob #scotchbob #cheadlegreen

04.2014 PHASE 3Cheadle Hall Gardens

On site services moved

05.2014 Cheadle Hall archaeological excavation

04.2014

09.2014 Barnes Walker runs best selfie competition with Scotch Bob #scotchbobselfie

‘Scotch Bob’ oak carving begins

09.2014

10.2014 Top wearing course to be installed on pathway

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03.2015 Ocklestone Memorial to be repositioned to the front of Cheadle Green

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12.2014 Christmas market at the Green.

05.2015

03.2015

Grand opening

Information boards to be installed around The Green.

2015

BARNES WALKER

BARNES WALKER


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