Campaign Updates

Timeline of key milestones so far.

DateMilestone
30 September 2026Response submitted to Cheshire East Council addressing the outstanding questions on membership, governance and authority to submit the ACV nomination, alongside clarification on potential future use of the site and the options explored in the Community Ownership Viability Briefing.
23 September 2026Cheshire East Council requested additional clarification on potential future use, redevelopment options. The response deadline was extended to 30 September 2026. The Council confirmed that no decision had been reached on the group's eligibility or the ACV listing.
15 September 2026Cheshire East Council requested further clarification on membership, governance, working group accountability and authority to submit the ACV nomination.
20 August 2026Response submitted to Cheshire East Council's request for further information on the group's eligibility to submit the ACV nomination.
20 July 2026Cheshire East Council requested further information on the group's status, membership, governance and authority to submit the ACV nomination, to establish whether it qualified as an eligible community body.
17 July 2026Following confirmation that the property had been removed from auction, a follow-up email was sent to Cheshire East Council officers seeking clarification on the Council's current position and whether the Community Asset Transfer process would now be reconsidered.
16 July 2026Councillor John Priest raised the future of Brookfield Hall and the Council's decision during the full Cheshire East Council meeting.
By 14 July 2026Brookfield Hall was removed from the auction listing.
8 July 2026Meeting with Councillors Geoff Smith and John Priest, who confirmed their support for the campaign and agreed to raise the Council's decision with the Leader of the Council.
7 July 2026Cheshire East Council formally notified the community that the Community Asset Transfer (CAT) Expression of Interest had been unsuccessful and that it intended to proceed with disposal of the property.
6 July 2026Application submitted for Brookfield Hall to be listed as an Asset of Community Value (ACV).
30 June 2026A comprehensive briefing document was submitted to Cheshire East Council to strengthen the CAT proposal. The document set out potential acquisition options, business models, governance arrangements, and five-year financial and social impact forecasts.
26 June 2026Meeting held with Cheshire East Council officers to discuss the proposed disposal of Brookfield Hall and the community's CAT proposal.
22 June 2026Community Asset Transfer (CAT) Expression of Interest (EOI) submitted to Cheshire East Council.
Throughout June 2026A small community working group was established to develop the Community Asset Transfer (CAT) proposal. The group worked with local and national partners to strengthen the proposal, producing a business plan, five-year financial forecast and community delivery model.
18 June 2026Meeting held with Councillors Geoff Smith, John Priest and Dawn Clark to discuss next steps and community ownership options.
18 June 2026Formal confirmation received from Cheshire East Council that the auction had been paused until the end of July 2026.
11 June 2026Councillor Geoff Smith announced that Cheshire East Council officers had agreed to pause the auction until the end of July 2026.
11 June 2026The group presented to Nantwich Town Council. The Town Council agreed to formally support the campaign.Town Council letter of support
10 June 2026Campaign covered in Nantwich News.Read the article
10 June 2026Letter of support received from the local MP.MP letter of support
6 June 2026Cheshire East Councillors Geoff Smith and John Priest responded and sought a meeting with the responsible council officers.
5 June 2026Initial business plan and five-year financial forecast drafted.
3 June 2026Formal request submitted to Nantwich Town Council seeking support for a pause in the auction process.
3 June 2026Letters sent to key Cheshire East Council officers and councillors.Our formal letter
1 June 2026Brookfield Hall community campaign launched.
End of May 2026Brookfield Hall listed for auction by Cheshire East Council.

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