Becky Hodgetts

Something big is coming…

We’ve been working hard to bring you a smarter, faster, and easier way to connect with your council.

Our brand-new My South Staffs app is nearly here. Soon, you’ll be able to report issues, track updates, and access services anytime, anywhere.

With just a few taps, you can:

Sign up for garden waste collection – never miss a pickup again
Report community issues – quickly flag fly-tipping, litter, planning breaches, or antisocial behaviour.
Request council services – from garden waste to housing services, we’ve got you covered.
Use location services – pinpoint exact locations for faster response times.
Upload photos – help us see what you see for quicker resolutions.

Watch this space – launch day is just around the corner!

Job vacancies

Explore our current external job opportunities and join our team at South Staffordshire Council.

Fitness Instructor, Wombourne Leisure Centre, closing, closing 31^st October (earlier if sufficient applications received)

Cleaner, Wombourne Leisure Centre, closing on 28^th November (earlier if sufficient applications received)

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

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FREE NHS health checks available

Every Health is offering FREE NHS Health Checks on Wednesday, 2nd October, at Codsall Community Hub.

The health checks are for people aged 40+ and will include height, weight, BMI, body fat and blood pressure checks.

Places are limited and booking is essential. To book, call 0333 005 0095 or text HEART to 60777.

Brand new indoor cycling bikes at Cheslyn Hay leisure centre

South Staffordshire Council is excited to announce the installation of brand-new indoor cycling bikes at Cheslyn Hay Leisure Centre.

The leisure centre is the first to receive their all-new Pulse Fitness bikes which were delivered to the centre on Wednesday, 24th September.

Pulse is currently working hard to secure bikes for the remaining three leisure centres in Codsall, Penkridge and Wombourne where we expect delivery very soon.

Further updates will be posted on the leisure centre’s Facebook page in the coming days and weeks to confirm the estimated delivery date at each centre.

The leisure centres are thrilled to be able to provide users and members with access to brand new and top of the range equipment which is set to enhance the customers cycling experience.

Perton Village Centre Network

Venue: Perton Civic Centre
Date: Wednesday 1 October
Time: 17:30 – 19:00

VCN Flyer Perton

PERTON PARISH COUNCIL

NOTICE UNDER LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, 1972 (Section 87(2))

VACANCY FOR A COUNCILLOR PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 

 that a casual vacancy has occurred in the office of Councillor for the Wrottesley Ward of the Parish of Perton following the resignation on 23rd August 2025 of Councillor S Payne

Rule 5(2) of The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules, 2006 now applies.

The rule allows TEN ELECTORS for the ward in which the casual vacancy has arisen to request the Returning Officer to hold an election to fill the vacancy.*  That request must be made within FOURTEEN DAYS, calculated in accordance with the rules,** of the date of this notice.  The fourteen-day period ends on 15^th September 2025.

What if a request to hold an election is not received during the permitted time? 

Rule 5(5) of the above Rules will apply.  The Parish Council must, as soon as practicable after the expiry of the fourteen-day period, co-opt a person to fill the vacancy.

The Returning Officer’s address is:

Electoral Services, South Staffordshire District Council,  Council Offices, Codsall, WV8 1PX

The telephone number for further guidance is 01902 696000.

This notice is dated 26^th August 2025

Becky Hodgetts, Perton Parish Council 

*  There is no form of words for this request, which might simply be a letter headed with such words as “We the undersigned being electors for the [Ward of] … Parish, call for an election to fill the vacancy arising from the [death] [resignation] of …”.  A template entitled “Request for an Election” is available from the Parish Clerk. It is helpful if the ten signatures are accompanied by printed names and addresses.

**  In calculating the notice period, day one is the day following the date of this notice; a Saturday, Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Good Friday or a Bank Holiday or day appointed for public thanksgiving or mourning shall be disregarded, and the period closes at midnight on the fourteenth day after the date of this notice. Rule 5(2) of The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules, 2006 now applies.

Help shape the future of your council – we need your voice!

The Government’s Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) paper proposes a major change: all district, borough, county and city councils in Staffordshire will be abolished and replaced with new unitary authorities delivering all council services.

This is your chance to influence what that new council looks like, tell us your preferences for its size and share your priorities for the services it will deliver.

Complete the survey now and make sure your views are heard.

We’re working with other councils in the Southern and Mid Staffordshire area to explore two current proposals for Local Government Reorganisation. These proposals are shown on the maps below and could significantly affect how services are delivered in your community. 

Thank you to everyone who has already participated in our online survey

Local Government reorganisation

See leaflet for details

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