Cheddleton

Cheddleton ward lies within the Staffordshire Moorlands district, centred around the village of Cheddleton itself. The area is primarily rural, characterised by farmland and the valley of the River Churnet. The settlement pattern includes several smaller hamlets and residential developments, creating a mix of older stone properties and newer housing. Its landscape is defined by the surrounding low hills and fields, with the Caldon Canal running through the valley, historically important for the local limestone and flint milling industries.

The ward's industrial heritage is visibly anchored by the Cheddleton Flint Mill, a restored complex on the canal that processed material for the pottery industry. This history is intertwined with the railway, as the Churnet Valley Railway now operates heritage steam trains through the area. Local community life focuses on the village amenities, including the church and primary school, with the canal and river providing a focus for walking and leisure amidst the agricultural setting.