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*Please note: Due to the school half term holidays, our weekly council newsletters will pause from today and resume in the week commencing 3rd November.

Enterprise team supports at Chase Aqua Rural Enterprise (CARE) through volunteering

The Enterprise team from South Staffordshire Council recently spent a rewarding day volunteering at Chase Aqua Rural Enterprise (CARE) a local organisation that provides a range of informal educational and therapeutic rural activities.

CARE takes a holistic approach that encourages learning, promotes wellbeing, and supports vulnerable adults, young people and children, schools, community groups, and private individuals.

During the volunteering day, the Enterprise team got involved in a variety of hands-on tasks across the site, helping with wreath making, grounds maintenance, and other practical activities.

One of the highlights of the day was meeting Peaches the goat, who quickly became a team favourite.

The experience gave the team valuable insight into the vital work CARE does to make a positive difference in the local community.

A huge thank you to everyone at CARE for their warm welcome, and to the Enterprise team for representing the council’s values of community and collaboration in action.

 

Community Safety Survey 2025 – Have your say

Have your say on community safety in your area – your opinion matters!

South Staffordshire Community Safety Partnership (CSP) works to ensure that South Staffordshire is a safe place to live, work and visit.

We want to hear your perception of crime in your local area, your opinion on the priorities in the 2025-26 Community Safety Partnership Plan and your thoughts on other areas the partnership should consider. The closing date of the survey is Thursday, 21st November.

Click here to learn more and to complete the short survey.: Project: Community Safety in South Staffordshire 2025 | South Staffordshire District Council

Visit our website to find out more about the CSP: South Staffordshire Community Safety Partnership | South Staffordshire District Council

Come along to our bulb planting events 🌱

Autumn is the perfect time to get outdoors, enjoy the crisp air, and make a lasting impact on your local green spaces.

This November, join us for our community bulb planting events and help bring vibrant spring flowers to life in our cemeteries.

We’ll be at our cemeteries on the following dates between 12 midday and 3pm:

– Sytch Lane Cemetery, Wombourne, WV5 0JP on Saturday, 22nd November

– Strawberry Lane Cemetery, Great Wyrley, WS6 7AU on Saturday, 29th November

Bring all the family, get some fresh air and gentle exercise, meet people from your local community and take home a FREE bag of bulbs.

This year we’ll be planting a variety of bulbs including muscari, iris, scilla, daffodils, chionodoxa, striped squill and ixias.

You can pop in and spend as much or as little time as you like with us between 12 midday and 3pm. You can also take home a FREE tree to plant in your garden or green space.

Please wear sensible footwear and warm clothing and we will provide the rest. We hope to see lots of you there!

Find out more about our cemeteries and the options available by clicking on the following link: Bereavement services | South Staffordshire District Council

You can contact us on 01902 696111 or bereavementservices@sstaffs.gov.uk

 

Job vacancies

Looking for a new opportunity?

Explore the latest vacancies at South Staffordshire Council and find a role that suits your skills and interests.

Vacancies

  • Relief Fitness Instructor, Penkridge Leisure Centre, closing on 31st October
  • Fitness Instructor, Wombourne Leisure Centre, closing on 31st October (earlier if sufficient applications received)
  • Water Assistant, Penkridge Leisure Centre, closing on 31st October
  • Corporate Support Officer, closing on 2nd November
  • Leisure Assistant, Wombourne Leisure Centre, closing on 2nd November
  • Tree Surgeon – Level 5 Street Operative, closing on 7th November
  • Cleaner, Wombourne Leisure Centre, closing on 28th November (earlier if sufficient applications received)

All vacancies can be viewed in full and applied for on our recruitment site.

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Winter Warmer membership savings

This November, South Staffs leisure centres are running a membership offer whereby customers can sign up to a membership between 1st-30th November for just £20, with no further payments until the new year.

As part of the offer, normal membership fees will start on 1st January, 2026.

For full details and to fnd out how you can sign up and take advantage of big savings, visit 👉 Winter Warmer Membership Savings | South Staffordshire District Council

Children’s October half term activities

South Staffs leisure centres have a variety of activities on offer next week, during October half term.

Available activities include:

Aspire Activity camps at Codsall and Wombourne leisure centres

Wolves Soccer schools at Cheslyn Hay, Penkridge and Wombourne centres

Crash Course swimming lessons at Cheslyn Hay Leisure Centre

Active youth – Discounted and supervised gym session for 14-15 year olds

For full details, visit 👉 Activities for children & young people | South Staffordshire District Council

 

Diabetic eye screening: simple, effective, and accessible

If you have diabetes, you are at a higher risk of losing your sight.

Diabetic Eye Screening is a simple and effective way to help prevent sight loss caused by diabetes.

Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust (MPFT) offer drop in appointments to make access easier. These sessions are designed for patients who may find it difficult to pre-book appointments due to challenges such as fluctuating mental or physical health, caring responsibilities, or work commitments.

MPFT have also scheduled clinics at locations where other services are already running. This means patients can make more efficient use of their time while visiting for another appointment.

👉 For more information and a list of clinic times:

Diabetic Eye Screening :: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Families urged to catch up on MMR Vaccinations over half-term

Health officials are urging West Midlands families to use the half-term break to catch up on missed MMR vaccinations, as measles cases rise.

The region has seen 44 confirmed cases this year, with Birmingham most affected.

Only 83.6% of children have received both MMR doses – well below the 95% needed for community protection.

Measles is highly contagious and can cause serious complications. Two doses of the MMR vaccine offer around 99% protection.

Parents are encouraged to check their child’s red book and contact their GP.

The vaccine is free, effective, and vital for preventing outbreaks.

For more guidance: Evaluating the impact of national and regional measles catch-up activity on MMR vaccine coverage in England, 2023 to 2024 – GOV.UK

 

 

 

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