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What’s on
Bilbrook Remembrance event
A Remembrance event will take place this Sunday in Bilbrook.
The running order of the day is as follows:
- Service of Remembrance at Holy Cross Church – attend by 9.50am for a 10am start
- Procession from Holy Cross Church to Bilbrook War Memorial – 10.45am
- Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial, Bilbrook Village Green – 11am
Anyone wishing to lay a wreath at the Act of Remembrance should contact the parish clerk by calling 01902 840007 or emailing clerk@bilbrookparishcouncil.gov.uk
To purchase wreaths, email the Royal British Legion Codsall Poppy Appeal at codsallpoppyappeal@gmail.com
Codsall Christmas Fair: Marshals needed
Codsall Christmas Fair returns on Friday, December 2nd – and an appeal has gone out seeking marshals to help with the event.
It will feature live music, street entertainers, fairground rides, Santa’s Grotto, hot food, 50 trade stalls offering a range of Christmas-themed products, and community carol singing with local school choirs accompanied by the Salvation Army Band.
The organisers are looking for up to 20 people who can spare a couple of hours to offer guidance to stallholders, redirect traffic, and keep an eye out for mishaps. The main period of time they need help is between 1 and 4pm.
If anyone is able to assist, please contact Richard Chapman on 07718 911358.
Christmas Craft and Gift Fair at Himley Hall
A range of craft and gift stalls will be on offer at Himley Hall this Saturday.
Running from 10am till 4pm, items on sale will range from craft gin, to floral wreaths, alpaca scarfs, and chocolate.
There will also be a choir, singing from 11am till 3pm.
The event will be held indoors inside the hall and outside in the courtyard.
Tickets cost £2.50 for adults and under 16s go free.
For more information, click here
South Staffordshire Council’s Environmental Health and Licensing Team has worked with the organisers, with a view to helping them deliver a safe and successful event.
Council and district news
Local Plan Review
Members approved the next stage of the review of the Local Plan for public consultation at Full Council on Tuesday, November 8th.
| The Publication Plan, also known as a pre-submission plan, contains sites for housing, employment, gypsy and traveller pitches, and policies to determine planning applications.
This is the final stage of consultation before the plan is submitted to the Government and an independent planning inspector is appointed to carry out a public examination into whether it is sound and legally compliant. The consultation runs for six weeks from Friday, November 11th, until midday on Friday, December 23rd. There are five in-person events planned, where officers will be available by appointment to discuss the plan and next steps.
The Publication Plan, FAQs and supporting documents can be found here: Local Plan Review Publication Plan South Staffordshire Council (sstaffs.gov.uk) Details of all consultation events and Q&A sessions are here: Publication Plan Public Engagement South Staffordshire Council (sstaffs.gov.uk) All comments made to the plan must be made in writing, and during the six-week consultation period. For more information see the council website www.sstaffs.govuk/localplanreview or email localplans@sstaffs.gov.uk |
Ways of tackling climate change explored at joint networking event
Steps being taken to reduce climate change in South Staffordshire and the Shropshire / Staffordshire border were discussed at an event hosted by landowner Bradford Estates in partnership with South Staffordshire Council.
Approximately 100 people representing businesses, local authorities, residents group and environmental campaigners attended the half day networking session at Woodlands Farm, Weston under Lizard, on Thursday (Nov 3) to explore ways of cutting environmental impact.
Councillor Len Bates BEM said: “It has been a pleasure to speak to such an engaged audience to promote the steps being taken by South Staffordshire Council to tackle climate change.
“We recognise our efforts fit into a wider global picture so it is important as many people as possible know about the initiatives being taken in their local area.”
Boundary Review – revised proposals
The Boundary Commission for England (BCE) is redrawing constituency boundaries in order to rebalance the number of electors represented by each MP, and a final consultation on proposed new constituencies is now open.
A new, revised map of constituency proposals, which takes into account feedback sent in by the public on the initial proposals, has been published on the consultation website bcereviews.org.uk
Send in your views before the closing date of December 5th to have your say on new parliamentary constituency boundaries.
Polling Station Review
South Staffordshire District Council is conducting a review of Polling Districts and Polling Places.
The review will take place between October 2022 and January 2023.
The timing of the review is to enable any changes to be implemented before the next scheduled district and parish elections on Thursday, May 4th, 2023.
For more information, click here
Have your say:
South Staffordshire Residents’ Survey
Make your voice heard – take part in our new Residents’ Survey.
The survey is a chance for everyone living in South Staffordshire to let us know their views on where they live, and the district as a whole.
Have your say by completing the survey via this link
Five-star rated food outlets
Our Environmental Health team has had the pleasure of awarding a number of food outlets the top rating of five stars for food safety over the last month.
The food hygiene rating reflects the standards of food hygiene found on the date of the inspection. The food hygiene rating is not a guide to food quality.
Top five-star ratings went to:
- Bridge Manor Care Home, Wombourne
- Kingsway Church, Wombourne
Council job vacancies
- Cleaning Assistant, open application date.
- Relief Leisure Assistants at Codsall, Wombourne, Penkridge & Cheslyn Hay Leisure Centres – open application date.
- Swimming Instructors, all leisure centres – open application date.
For more information on all South Staffordshire Council vacancies and for details on how to apply, click here
Leisure latest
The Goodlife Winter Saver
From November 1st to 30th, South Staffordshire Council’s leisure centres are giving customers the chance to join for just £10, with no further payments until January 2023.
Customers can sign up to any of the membership packages and enjoy unlimited use for two months, for just £10.
The earlier you join, the bigger the saving.
To view membership packages, click here.
Sign up from November 1st by emailing Leisure@sstaffs.gov.uk
Leisure centre Christmas opening times
For Christmas opening times at South Staffordshire Council’s leisure centres, click here.
Partnership updates
Self Care Week Reminds us to Exercise Self Care for Life
Self Care Week is the annual national event that raises awareness of what we can all do to improve our physical health and mental wellbeing.
This year, the theme is Exercise Self Care for Life.
Incorporating the practice of self care into our everyday lives can help us to live as healthily as possible. There is evidence that suggests being as healthy as we can also help us to better cope with life’s challenges that come our way.
For more information, click here
World Diabetes Day 2022 – Monday, November 14th
Being diagnosed early is so important for all types of diabetes.
Finding out your risk of Type 2 diabetes only takes a few minutes. It could be the most important thing you do today.
By completing this tool, you may be eligible for the Healthier You NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme.
Find out if you are at risk by visiting riskscore.diabetes.org.uk
Flood Action Week
Communities are being urged to prepare for flooding this winter with the Environment Agency warning of ‘ignoring the danger at your own peril’.
Amid increased extreme weather events brought on by the climate emergency, the Environment Agency is launching an awareness campaign – Flood Action Week – to encourage those who live in areas at risk of flooding to act now to protect their home, possessions and family.
The Environment Agency is urging people to take three simple steps:
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What’s on
Bonfire night and fireworks events
Weston Park
Weston Park will host one of the region’s largest bonfire celebrations this Sunday.
Taking place in the historic Parkland, the bonfire and fireworks event will also offer a funfair, street food vendors, local ale and more.
Gates open at 3pm
Bonfire is lit at 5pm
Firework displays will take place at 6pm and 7.30pm.
For more information and to buy tickets, click here
Himley Hall
Another huge bonfire and fireworks event takes place at Himley Hall this Saturday.
Boasting a large bonfire and firework display to a soundtrack, the event will also feature a night market, street entertainers, seasonal refreshments and a funfair.
The event runs from 4.30pm to 10.30pm.
This event is completely sold out.
Around 22,000 people are set to attend.
Those with tickets are being urged to use one of the free bus services on offer. Find out more about the transportation service here
Staffordshire County Showground
A ‘fireworks extravaganza’ will take place at Staffordshire County Showground this Sunday, presented by Rotary Club of Stafford Castle.
The event, in aid of local charities, will feature a funfair and food will be on sale.
Tickets cost £8 for adults and £3 for children.
Tickets must be pre-purchased ahead of the event – to book, click here
Gates open at 4pm, with the 25-minute-long fireworks display kicking off at 7pm.
Free parking available.
Stourbridge Rugby Club
Around 3,000 people are expected to attend a bonfire and fireworks event in Stourton this evening (Friday, November 4th).
The event, taking place at Stourbridge Rugby Club on Bridgnorth Road, will also include a children’s disco. Food and drink will be on sale.
Tickets are available to purchase via Eventbrite but can also be purchased upon entry. Book tickets via this link
Gates open at 6pm.
Wolverhampton Rugby Union Football Club
Families will flock to a bonfire and fireworks evening tonight (Friday, November 4th).
Taking place at Wolverhampton Rugby Union Football Club in Castlecroft, the event will also offer a children’s bouncy castle and food and drink will be on sale.
Tickets must be pre-purchased through Eventbrite – no tickets will be available for purchase at the event. Book via this link
Around 3,000 people are expected to attend.
No parking on site.
Gates open at 6pm.
Dudley Kingswinford Rugby Football Club
A fireworks event takes place this evening (Friday, November 4th) at Dudley Kingswinford Rugby Football Club in Wall Heath.
There will be a Punch and Judy show, live music, various stalls, and food and drink on sale.
Tickets must be pre-purchased through Eventbrite – no tickets will be available for purchase at the event.
Around 3,000 people are expected to attend.
Gates open at 6.30pm.
South Staffordshire Council’s Environmental Health and Licensing Team has worked with the organisers at Weston Park, Himley Hall, Stourbridge Rugby Club, Wolverhampton Rugby Union Football Club, and Dudley Kingswinford Rugby Football Club with a view to helping them deliver safe and successful events.
Council and district news
Have your say:
South Staffordshire Residents’ Survey
Make your voice heard – take part in our new Residents’ Survey.
The survey is a chance for everyone living in South Staffordshire to let us know their views on where they live, and the district as a whole.
Have your say by completing the survey via this link
Walk-in Covid-19 vaccination clinics
A number of walk-in sites are available across South Staffordshire to get vaccinated against Covid.
It’s not too late to get your first jab.
Coven Pharmacy (vaccinations available for those aged 16 and over)
- Friday, November 4th – 2-6pm
- Monday, November 7th – 11am-6pm
- Tuesday, November 8th – 11am-6pm
Penkridge Fire Station (vaccinations available for those aged 12 and over)
- Monday, November 7th – 11.30am-4.15pm
Please be aware walk-in vaccination clinics may be limited to an allocated number of vaccines. Vaccines will be given on a first come, first served basis. Clinics may close early if all allocated vaccine has been used.
Council job vacancies
- Cleaning Assistant (Telford & Wrekin Council), open application date.
- Relief Leisure Assistants at Codsall, Wombourne, Penkridge & Cheslyn Hay Leisure Centres – open application date.
- Biffa Class 2 Driver, Municipal Waste Collection – open application date.
- Swimming Instructors, all leisure centres – open application date.
For more information on all South Staffordshire Council vacancies and for details on how to apply, click here
Leisure latest
The Goodlife Winter Saver
From November 1st to 30th, South Staffordshire Council’s leisure centres are giving customers the chance to join for just £10, with no further payments until January 2023.
Customers can sign up to any of the membership packages and enjoy unlimited use for two months, for just £10.
The earlier you join, the bigger the saving.
To view membership packages, click here.
Sign up from November 1st by emailing Leisure@sstaffs.gov.uk
Leisure centre Christmas opening times
For Christmas opening times at South Staffordshire Council’s leisure centres, click here.
Partnership updates
Community Recovery Grants Scheme
The Community Recovery Grants Scheme is now open for applications from groups who work with and support communities in the county from a new Staffordshire County Council fund.
The county council is keen to support the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector in Staffordshire by providing a range of one-off grants to help them recover following the pandemic and with the challenges of the rising cost of living.
Grants of between £500 and £5,000 are available.
Grants will be awarded throughout October, November and December 2022 on a first come first served basis.
All grants will be fully distributed by December 2022 and recipients will need to spend the award by March 31st, 2023.
For more information, see here
You could save a life by talking about Ditch the Blade
Staffordshire Police needs your support to raise awareness about knife crime, helping the young people in your life understand the danger they can be putting themselves in if they choose to carry a knife.
The impact of knife crime can be far reaching, affecting the families of those concerned as well as the wider community.
Though knife crime levels are relatively low in Staffordshire, some young people think they need a knife to protect themselves, however by carrying a knife they’re putting themselves in greater danger as the knife they’re carrying can be used against them.
Not sure how to talk to someone you know about why they might be carrying a knife?
Take a look at the #DitchTheBlade website for resources and links to support agencies: www.staffordshire.police.uk/ditchtheblade
NHS: Help us, help you
Don’t put off contacting your GP practice if you have tummy discomfort or diarrhoea for three weeks or more, or blood in your pee – even once, it could be a sign of cancer.
Finding it early makes it more treatable.
For more information, see: nhs.uk/CancerSymptoms
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Halloween Spooktacular 2022
Community Bulb Planting Event
Get some fresh air and gentle exercise and meet people from the local community by coming along to one of our cemeteries for our bulb planting and wildflower seed sowing events.
- Monday 21st November between 9.30am and 12.30pm at Strawberry Lane Cemetery, Great Wyrley, WS6 7AU
- Friday 25th November between 9.30am and 12.30pm at Sytch Lane Cemetery, Wombourne, WV5 0JP
You can come along for the whole three hours but any time you can spare will be much appreciated.
we’ll be planting a variety of spring flowering bulbs including snowdrops, daffodils, crocus and bluebells and this year we will be sowing some wildflower seeds in our natural burial meadow areas.
Please bring sensible footwear and warm clothing and we will provide everything else. We hope to see you there!
Repair Cafe Event
The Friends of Bilbrook Repair Café in partnership with South Staffs Council climate change prize will be holding a Repair Cafe event on Saturday 10th December, 10am – 1pm at Bilbrook Village Hall, Joeys Lane, Bilbrook, WV8 1JL.
Bring along your items for repair, the service is free, however donations are most welcome.
- Minor pushbike repairs – including bike check-ups.
- Jewellery repairs – not gold or stone settings.
- Minor sewing repairs such as hems, buttons, seams, darning woollen items, patches – no alterations.
- IT repairs – software only.
- Sharpening – garden tools, kitchen knives.
- General repair desk – changing batteries, gluing etc.
- Bees wax wraps – make and take home your own bees wax wrap.
- Security bike marking – kit provided by South Staffs Police.
- Portable Appliance Testing – by a qualified PAT tester.
Please help us to reduce waste in South Staffordshire, repair rather than throw away. Come along, learn new skills and help mitigate climate change.
For more information email: enquiries@friendsofbilbrook.org or call 07989 423617
Council and district news
Have your say:
South Staffordshire Residents’ Survey now out
Make your voice heard – take part in our newly released Residents’ Survey.
The survey is a chance for everyone living in South Staffordshire to let us know their views on where they live, and the district as a whole.
Have your say by completing the survey via this link
Environmental Improvement Works
Working in collaboration with Staffordshire County Council, Street Scene have been busy over the last week or so carrying out a programme of Environmental Improvement works at various locations in the district. These works include pruning of shrubs and removal of weeds from pathways and kerb lines, removal of litter build up, clearing of green waste debris from public alley ways and general tidy up, these works are ongoing.
Please see before and after pics – do you recognise any of the locations?
For more information on our Street Scene operations, please click here: Street Scene South Staffordshire Council (sstaffs.gov.uk)
Community Lottery
| Are you a local sports club, school PTA, charity or community group within South Staffordshire looking to boost your fund-raising potential?
If so, you could benefit by getting involved with the South Staffordshire Community Lottery. It’s a fun and effective way for your good cause to raise funds, plus it’s simple, easy, and free join. |
South Staffordshire Community is the Best Medicine Fund
Increased costs this year are going to leave many people across our communities with additional cost burdens that may prove to be extremely challenging. Households may be faced with choices between eating healthily, turning the heating on or having to live in cold homes, leading to increased health and wellbeing issues.
South Staffordshire Council in Partnership with the Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust (MPFT) and The Staffordshire Community Foundation have pooled a budget to facilitate this provision. It is not intended to cover the full costs, rather supplement other budgets and funding that existing organisations are already using for this type of provision.
Please click here for information on the application process.
Council job vacancies
- Senior Caretaker – closing midnight on October 30th
- Relief Leisure Assistants at Codsall, Wombourne, Penkridge & Cheslyn Hay Leisure Centres – open application date.
- Biffa Class 2 Driver, Municipal Waste Collection – open application date.
- Swimming Instructors, all leisure centres – open application date.
For more information on all South Staffordshire Council vacancies and for details on how to apply, click here
Wellbeing:
Trick or treat yourself to these healthy recipes
Halloween is often a time for frightful amounts of sugar and other junk food.
So why not cut down on the bad food – and go batty for some healthier options instead?
BBC Good Food offers a range of options: from Healthy Halloween Stuffed Peppers, to Creamy Pumpkin and Lentil Soup, Healthy Pumpkin Pancakes and more.
See their recipe suggestions here
Spook-tacular tips of the week
- Get moving Carve out time to be active this Halloween – between get-togethers and trick-or-treating in the neighborhood. Take a walk and do some weight training to help you feel good.
- Keep your bite healthy Keep Halloween candy at bay. Care for teeth the right way – brush with a fluoride toothpaste each and every day.
- Play it safe Take precautions to stay safe if you head out trick-or-treating on Halloween night. Watch out for cars, use reflective gear, walk with a group, and carry a torch.
- Scare away the flu and colds Don’t get spooked by the flu or other seasonal illnesses. Wash your hands frequently and consider getting vaccinated.
Don’t be a zombie Sleep is important – even on Halloween. Adults need seven to eight hours each night. It’s best for staying healthy and helping to fight off diseases
Leisure latest
The Goodlife Winter Saver
From November 1st to 30th, South Staffordshire Council’s leisure centres are giving customers the chance to join for just £10, with no further payments until January 2023.
Customers can sign up to any of the membership packages and enjoy unlimited use for two months, for just £10.
The earlier you join, the bigger the saving.
To view membership packages, click here.
Sign up from November 1st by emailing Leisure@sstaffs.gov.uk
Baggeridge celebrates one year of Wellbeing Walks
Thursday, November 3rd, marks one year of Wellbeing walks at Baggeridge Country Park.
In celebration we are inviting walkers to come along, enjoy a walk around the park from 10-11am, followed by complimentary tea, coffee and cakes after the walk at Baggeridge Tea Room
Partnership updates
Flu vaccination: who should have it this winter and why
| Flu can affect anyone but if you have a long-term health condition the effects of fu can make it worse even if the condition is well managed and you normally feel well.
Anyone with a health condition should consider having the vaccination, plus a range of others, including those aged 65 or over, those living in residential or nursing homes, those who are pregnant, and children of a certain age. |
Child Death Prevention Newsletter
Smoking in pregnancy and living in a smoking household have been identified as modifiable factors in a high number of neonatal deaths in Saffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
Protecting your baby from tobacco smoke is one of the best things you can do to give your child a healthy start in life. It can be difficult to stop smoking, but it’s never too late to quit. To view Newsletter click here
Community Recovery Grants Funding Scheme
The Community Recovery Grants scheme is now open for applications from groups who work with and support communities in Staffordshire from a new County Council fund.
Staffordshire County Council is keen to support the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector in Staffordshire by providing a range of one-off grants to help them recover following the pandemic and with the challenges of the rising cost of living. The funding will help organisations adapt to new ways of working, sustain existing activities and support residents with cost of living pressures. Grants of between £500 and £5,000 are available.
The County Council is working with the Community Foundation for Staffordshire who are managing grant applications and distribution. Grants will be awarded throughout October, November and December 2022 on a first come first served basis. All grants will be fully distributed by December 2022 and recipients will need to spend the award by 31st March 2023.
Further information is available on the Community Foundation for Staffordshire’s website – https://staffordshire.foundation/grants/crfund/
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What’s on this weekend
Weston Park: Historic Rally Festival
Rally fans will flock to Weston Park this weekend for a two-day motoring event.
The rally, featuring up to 60 specially selected cars, begins tomorrow in the QEII arena at Telford Town Park, followed by stages at the Ironbridge Power Station. The cars will then proceed to Weston Park
The event, taking place tomorrow and Sunday, will also include live music, a funfair, and food and drink.
South Staffordshire Council’s Environmental Health and Licensing Team has been working with the organisers with a view to helping them deliver a safe and successful event.
For more information, click here
Himley Hall: Halloween Craft and Gift Fair
Spooky craft items and gifts will be on offer at Himley Hall this weekend.
Presented by Black Country Craft Fairs, the event takes place this Sunday from 9am to 3pm. Tickets cost £2 on the door, and under 16s go free.
South Staffordshire Council’s Environmental Health and Licensing Team has been working with the organisers with a view to helping them deliver a safe and successful event.
For more information, click here
Council and district news
Have your say:
South Staffordshire Residents’ Survey now out
Make your voice heard – take part in our newly released Residents’ Survey.
The survey is a chance for everyone living in South Staffordshire to let us know their views on where they live, and the district as a whole.
Have your say by completing the survey via this link
Community Safety newsletter
In this edition meet the new Police Commander, as he introduces himself, outlines his priorities, and takes a look at the crime figures.
Halloween is fast approaching – this newsletter includes some contact numbers, should you feel worried about callers or fireworks over the last week in October.
Also, scams are on the increase and there are several currently circulating on email and text messages.
Finally, if you have a keyless entry vehicle, pop into the council offices for a free Faraday Bag. This is a pouch that helps to stop the signal from the key to your vehicle, helping to decrease the chances of theft.
Codsall Community Hub set to welcome Barclays
Barclays is set to relocate its services into the Community Hub from Tuesday, October 18th.
The team will be onsite every Tuesday between 9am and midday, and Thursdays from 9am to 5pm to offer support, guidance, and information to their customers.
No cash transactions will be provided.
As well as occupying an office, they will also have a visible presence within the foyer.
This new tenant now brings the Community Hub occupancy to 100%.
Help protect birds
This winter, birds across Europe are catching avian flu – please take the necessary precautions.
The risk to humans is low but it is a concern for all local birds including your poultry or pet birds at home.
If you do see any sick or dead birds – do not touch or attempt to rescue them. Please report any sick or dead birds to the Defra Helpline: 03459 335577 (option 7). |
The Review: Updates from our services, district news and more
Find out all the latest information about what’s happening across South Staffordshire in our autumn residents’ magazine.
See updates from our waste and recycling team, our planning team, our business team and more.
Check out the latest edition of the Review here
Stand for what you believe in – be a councillor
Be a councillor in South Staffordshire and make a real difference.
Our Be a Councillor event takes place on October 17th, from 6 till 8pm, at Codsall Community Hub.
For more information, click here
Five-star rated food outlets
Our Environmental Health team has had the pleasure of awarding a number of food outlets the top rating of five stars for food safety over the last month.
The food hygiene rating reflects the standards of food hygiene found on the date of the inspection. The food hygiene rating is not a guide to food quality.
Top five-star ratings went to:
- Aurorbella’s Bakes, Wombourne
- Play-Tropolis, Wombourne
Council job vacancies
- Senior Caretaker – closing midnight on October 30th
- Relief Leisure Assistants at Codsall, Wombourne, Penkridge & Cheslyn Hay Leisure Centres – open application date.
- Biffa Class 2 Driver, Municipal Waste Collection – open application date.
- Swimming Instructors, all leisure centres – open application date.
For more information on all South Staffordshire Council vacancies and for details on how to apply, click here
Community Lottery: Give your group a boost
Are you connected with a local sports club, PTFA, charity or community group who are looking to boost their fundraising?
If so, tell them they could benefit from getting involved with the South Staffordshire Community Lottery.
The lottery has raised almost £150,000 for groups and charities across South Staffordshire, so if they are not yet signed up, they are missing out on a potential funding boost.
Leisure latest
October half-term activity camps
Penkridge, Codsall and Wombourne Leisure Centres are providing children’s activity camps for 5 to 14 year olds.
The camps run from Monday, October 24th, to Friday, October 28th.
To find out more and to book, visit the following websites:
- Codsall Leisure Centre: https://www.aspire-sports.co.uk/active-camps/codsall-active-camps
- Wombourne Leisure Centre: https://www.aspire-sports.co.uk/active-camps/wombourne-active-camps
- Penkridge Leisure Centre: https://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/leisure/school-holiday-camps-4.cfm
Partnership updates
Help for Households
The Government is providing a range of extra support to help with rising prices.
These are being paid to eligible individuals automatically:
- Households in the UK will receive a £400 discount to help with the cost of their energy bill from October onwards.
- Also from October the Energy Price Guarantee will reduce the unit cost of electricity and gas so that a typical household in Great Britain pays, on average, around £2,500 a year on their energy bill, for the next two years.
- £650 Cost of Living payment for most people on means-tested benefits, the first (£326) has been paid and the second (£324) will be received in November.
- £300 Pensioner Cost of Living payment that will be paid with Winter Fuel Payments to all pensioner households across the UK.
- £150 Disability Cost of Living payment for those on an eligible UK disability benefit, paid from September.
Find out what other support is available at gov.uk/helpforhouseholds
Give your immunity a boost
There are two essential vaccines that you may need this winter – a flu vaccine and a Covid-19 booster.
Vaccines are the best way to protect yourself, friends and family from these dangerous viruses.
Find out if you’re eligible at uk/wintervaccinations and book now.
Have a green Halloween
| A terrifying 14.5 million pumpkins get left uneaten each year in the UK.
There are so many delicious pumpkin recipes that you can try to reduce your waste this Halloween. Alternatively, instead of throwing your pumpkin away, turn it into compost instead. You could also create a snack o’lantern for wildlife by cutting up your leftover pumpkin. More info here: https://bit.ly/3Co3Xqs |
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Council and district news
Pensioner household giftcards
Staffordshire County Council has provided a gift card to all pensioner households who were in receipt of Council Tax Support on August 1st.
This payment has been made from the Household Support Fund, which is a grant from the government.
Eligible households will receive a letter that details how to claim the gift card.
Out now: The Review
The all-new Review magazine for South Staffordshire is now out.
Find out all the latest information about what’s happening across South Staffordshire – plus news from the council’s many services in our latest edition.
See pictures from the district’s summer of celebrations – from the Jubilee, to the Queen’s Baton Relay, to our official opening of Codsall Community Hub.
Find out the latest on waste and recycling, see the latest news from our planning and business teams, and others.
The latest Review also includes information on our leisure centre refurbishments, what the council is doing to mitigate the effects of climate change in the district – and much more.
To see the brand new edition of The Review, click here
New date: Make a difference – be a councillor
Interested in helping your community? Want to drive change and stand up for what you believe in?
Be a councillor in South Staffordshire and make a real difference.
Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, this event – originally due to take place on September 19 – was rescheduled.
> Our Be a Councillor event will now take place on October 17th, from 6 till 8pm.
For more information, click here
Five-star rated food outlets
Our Environmental Health team has had the pleasure of awarding a number of food outlets the top rating of five stars for food safety over the last month.
The food hygiene rating reflects the standards of food hygiene found on the date of the inspection. The food hygiene rating is not a guide to food quality.
Top five-star ratings went to:
- V I Pizza Kitchen, Penkridge
- Bean Around Town, Great Wyrley
- Gills Fish, Halfpenny Green Vineyards, Bobbington
Council job vacancies
- Senior Income and Recovery Officer – closing 5pm on October 10th.
- Income and Recovery Officer – closing 5pm on October 10th.
- Relief Leisure Assistants at Codsall, Wombourne, Penkridge & Cheslyn Hay Leisure Centres – open application date.
- Biffa Class 2 Driver, Municipal Waste Collection – open application date.
- Swimming Instructors, all leisure centres – open application date.
For more information on all South Staffordshire Council vacancies and for details on how to apply, click here
What’s on this weekend
Autumn Fruits and Fungi Walk
Nature fans can get out and about and enjoy the seasonal weather at an Autumn Fruits and Funghi Walk this weekend.
The event, taking place tomorrow, will give attendees the opportunity to ‘discover a world of funghi and delicious fruits’.
Running from 10.30am to midday, the walk will take place at Kingswood Trust, Holyhead Road, WV7 3AP.
Leisure latest
Staffordshire Space Scheme Success
This summer’s Space Scheme proved a huge success.
It provided young peopled aged 8-17 with increased access to swimming, the gyms and 3G pitches.
Throughout the summer, the scheme subsidised 749 visits, equating to in the region of £1,500 of funding.
October half-term activity camps
Penkridge, Codsall and Wombourne Leisure Centres are providing children’s activity camps for 5 to 14 year olds.
| The camps run from Monday, October 24th, to Friday, October 28th.
The camps at Wombourne and Codsall centres provide children with access to a wide range of sports based sessions and are a great way for young people to engage in positive activities whilst making new friends. Penkridge Leisure Centre is providing shorter craft-based sessions. To find out more and to book, visit the websites.
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Partnership updates
Better Health Start for Life
All the little things you do with your child – like everyday conversations, make-believe play and reading together – make a big difference to their development.
The Start for Life campaign provides lots of ideas that can help boost your child’s learning and help set them up nicely for when they go to school. You can slot them into your routine and your children will love them.
Visit the Start for Life online hub for simple tips and activities, or to find further support in your local area.
Please be advised that Baggeridge Country Park’s opening times will soon be changing due to the season.
Baggeridge Country Parks current opening times are Monday to Sunday, 9am to 7pm.
From Sunday, October 30th, opening times will change to Monday to Sunday 9am to 5pm.
Enjoy Staffordshire Tourism Awards: Enter now
The Enjoy Staffordshire Tourism Awards are open and there’s less than two weeks left to submit applications.
The Enjoy Staffordshire Tourism & Good Food Awards recognise the best attractions, hotels, B&Bs, campsites, pubs, holiday cottages, restaurants and food & drink retailers in Staffordshire.
It’s the only route to the national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2023, and your chance to be named the best in the country.
Deadline for entries is 11.59pm on Tuesday, October 18th.
County Lines
Would you know if someone was involved in County Lines?
| Has a young person you know started to act differently?
If so it may just be those tough teenage years, but in some cases, it can mean that they’ve become involved in County Lines. That’s the term used to describe gangs or organised criminal networks (also known as OCGs) who exploit young and vulnerable people into distributing and selling illegal drugs. Young people can be groomed online or face-to-face, by a stranger or someone they know. They often receive money, phones, expensive clothing, or jewellery in exchange for their work Learn more about the signs here: https://www.staffordshire.police.uk/countylines |
Discover the Trent Valley’s Military History this autumn at Codsall Library
A mini exhibition takes place later this month about Second World War pillboxes.
The event, taking place at Codsall Library, is being run by the Transforming the Trent organisation.
Pillboxes in the Transforming the Trent Valley landscape were part of Stop Line Number 5, a network of defensive emplacements that used the rivers Trent, Tame and Dove to provide a natural barrier to invading forces
It will take place from October 31st to December 5th.
Find out more about Transforming the Trent at www.thetrentvalley.org.uk
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Council and district news
New date: Make a difference – be a councillor
Interested in helping your community? Want to drive change and stand up for what you believe in?
Be a councillor in South Staffordshire and make a real difference.
Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, this event – originally due to take place on September 19 – was rescheduled.
> Our Be a Councillor event will now take place on October 17th, from 6 till 8pm.
For more information, click here
South Staffordshire villages scoop Best Kept Village awards
Brewood and Acton Trussell scooped the top prizes in the Staffordshire Best Kept Village and Community competition.
Richard Winterton, star of BBC television series Bargain Hunt, announced the winners of the competition at a ceremony in Stafford.
Brewood took both the Best Large Village and Community Spirit awards.
Acton Trussell took the Small Village award.
See the full article on the Express & Star here
Out now: The Review
The all-new Review magazine for South Staffordshire is now out.
Find out all the latest information about what’s happening across South Staffordshire – plus news from the council’s many services in our latest edition.
See pictures from the district’s summer of celebrations – from the Jubilee, to the Queen’s Baton Relay, to our official opening of Codsall Community Hub.
Find out the latest on waste and recycling, see the latest news from our planning and business teams, and others.
The latest Review also includes information on our leisure centre refurbishments, what the council is doing to mitigate the effects of climate change in the district – and much more.
To see the brand new edition of The Review, click here
Five-star rated food outlets
Our Environmental Health team has had the pleasure of awarding a number of food outlets the top rating of five stars for food safety over the last month.
The food hygiene rating reflects the standards of food hygiene found on the date of the inspection. The food hygiene rating is not a guide to food quality.
Top five-star ratings went to:
- Sandhills Nursery, Heath Mill, Wombourne
- Sandhills Nursery, Maypole Street, Wombourne
Council job vacancies
- Senior Income and Recovery Officer – closing 5pm on October 10th.
- Income and Recovery Officer – closing 5pm on October 10th.
- Relief Leisure Assistants at Codsall, Wombourne, Penkridge & Cheslyn Hay Leisure Centres – open application date.
- Biffa Class 2 Driver, Municipal Waste Collection – open application date.
- Swimming Instructors, all leisure centres – open application date.
For more information on all South Staffordshire Council vacancies and for details on how to apply, click here
Rail strikes
Please be advised that a number of strikes have been announced which may affect rail travel.
Dates for the industrial action are October 1st, 5th, and 8th.
Please check in advance if you are planning to travel by train on those dates.
What’s on this weekend
Kingswood Trust: Barn Dance
A barn dance is taking place tonight at the Kingswood Trust.
Running from 7 till 10pm, the event will see country music dance fans unite, with caller Jim Thomas and the Boys of Oakhill Band.
It takes place at Kingswood Trust, Holyhead Road, WV7 3AP.
For tickets, click here
Leisure latest
Leisure centre refurbishments: Cheslyn Hay
Cheslyn Hay Leisure Centre’s refurbishment work is now underway.
The leisure centre will remain open during the works, however the pool is currently closed for refurbishment.
For full details on the refurbishment programme, visit https://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/leisure/leisure-centres-refurbishment-programme.cfm
For updates, follow the leisure centres on Facebook or subscribe at www.sstaffs.gov.uk/alerts
October half-term activity camps
Penkridge, Codsall and Wombourne Leisure Centres are providing children’s activity camps for 5 to 14 year olds.
| The camps run from Monday, October 24th, to Friday, October 28th.
The camps at Wombourne and Codsall centres provide children with access to a wide range of sports based sessions and are a great way for young people to engage in positive activities whilst making new friends. Penkridge Leisure Centre is providing shorter craft-based sessions. To find out more and to book, visit the websites.
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Competition: National Fitness Day
Congratulations to leisure centre members and users who won a variety of prizes which were given out in celebration of National Fitness Day which took place last week.
Winners have received fee-free months, Love2Shop vouchers and free leisure centre passes providing access to the gyms, classes and pools free of charge.
Baggeridge: Seasonal opening times change
Please be advised that Baggeridge Country Park’s opening times will soon be changing due to the season.
Baggeridge Country Parks current opening times are Monday to Sunday, 9am to 7pm.
From Sunday, October 30th, opening times will change to Monday to Sunday 9am to 5pm.
Partnership updates
Stop smoking this Stoptober
If you smoke 10 cigarettes a day, did you know that by stopping, you could save over £120 a month?
Join Stoptober and set your quit date today:
Call: 0333 005 0095 or
Text: ‘QUIT’ to 60777
Or visit: https://bit.ly/3ciUJ1p
If you’re not eligible, visit https://bit.ly/3hOZXTL for free tips and tools to help you quit.
Seasonal vaccinations
Covid
If you have a weakened immune system, you can receive a further COVID-19 vaccination this autumn for extra protection.
Covid-19 is still with us and is still making people very ill. If you have a weakened immune system due to a health condition or medical treatment, Covid-19 may affect you more seriously.
Your protection from previous doses of the vaccine may now be lower and will continue to decline.
To book online, visit nhs.uk/get-vaccination
If you can’t book online, phone 119 free of charge, 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday or 8am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday.
Alternatively, you can find a walk-in vaccination site near you at www.nhs.uk/vaccine-walk-in.
Flu
Flu can be very dangerous and even life threatening for some, particularly people with certain health conditions.
The flu vaccine is safe and effective, and it’s offered every year on the NHS to help protect people at risk of getting seriously ill from flu.
For more information on seasonal vaccinations, go to: www.nhs.uk/covidvaccination and www.nhs.uk/flujab.
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Council and district news
Just released: The Review
The all-new Review magazine for South Staffordshire is now out.
Find out all the latest information about what’s happening across South Staffordshire – plus news from the council’s many services in our latest edition.
See pictures from the district’s summer of celebrations – from the Jubilee, to the Queen’s Baton Relay, to our official opening of Codsall Community Hub.
Find out the latest on waste and recycling, see the latest news from our planning and business teams, and others.
The latest Review also includes information on our leisure centre refurbishments, what the council is doing to mitigate the effects of climate change in the district – and much more.
To see the brand new edition of The Review, click here
The Hub Cafe is open for business
The Hub Cafe is under new management – and officially open for business.
| Now run by Mrs B’s Catering, the cafe offers a wide range of hot and cold food, drinks, and snacks.
Breakfast is served daily, from 8.30am to 12pm – including Danish pastries, yogurts and oats, full English, baps, and toast. Lunch is available from 12pm to 1.45pm – offering jacket potatoes, pies, soups, and omelettes. Daily themed specials are also back, with Italian cuisine on Mondays, roast of the week on Tuesdays, pie day on Wednesdays, curry with Indian appetisers on Thursdays, and Fish Fridays. Snacks and cakes are on sale all day, from 8am to 3.30pm. |
Five-star rated food outlets
Our Environmental Health team has had the pleasure of awarding a number of food outlets the top rating of five stars for food safety over the last month.
The food hygiene rating reflects the standards of food hygiene found on the date of the inspection. The food hygiene rating is not a guide to food quality.
Top five-star ratings went to:
- Codsall Spice, Codsall
- Sandhills Nursery, Lower Penn
- Eagles Diner, based at Kewford Eagles, Swindon Road, Hinksford
- 2 Peas in a Pod based at OCL, Hinksford Lane, Swindon
- Clickin It, Station Wors, Station Road, Four Ashes
- The Wright Family Dairy, Lower Drayton Farm, Penkridge
- Willenhall RUFC, Bognop Road, Essington
Council job vacancies
- Senior Income and Recovery Officer – closing 5pm on October 10th.
- Income and Recovery Officer – closing 5pm on October 10th.
- Relief Leisure Assistants at Codsall, Wombourne, Penkridge & Cheslyn Hay Leisure Centres – open application date.
- Biffa Class 2 Driver, Municipal Waste Collection – open application date.
- Swimming Instructors, all leisure centres – open application date.
For more information on all South Staffordshire Council vacancies and for details on how to apply, click here
Warning: Scam energy bill support messages
People are being warned to look out for fake emails and texts claiming to offer discounts on energy bills, says the BBC.
A number of different scams have been circulating, including some that appear to be from the energy regulator Ofgem.
The Government has announced that a £400 energy bill discount will be available to all households.
But this will be automatic and people should not give away personal details in order to apply.
For more information, see the full article here
Face-to-face business advice
Stoke and Staffordshire Growth Hub will be providing direct advice and support to businesses.
The event, taking place at Codsall Community Hub on September 28th, is being run in partnership with the South Staffordshire Business Place Partnership.
Advisors will be on-hand to offer advice on a range of topics and provide information on the variety of support programmes available to support businesses – whatever your stage, size, or sector.
The drop-in session will run 9.30am to 1.30pm.
You can also can secure a one-to-one appointment on the day by emailing businesshub@sstaffs.gov.uk.
What’s on this weekend
Wheaton Aston Beer Festival
A three-day event starts today, raising funds for two hospice charities.
The Wheaton Aston Beer Festival, taking place at Wheaton Aston Sports and Social Club, starts today and runs until Sunday.
Profits raised at the family-friendly event will benefit Compton Care and Katherine House Hospice.
There will be numerous local artists performing live music, a variety of food choices, a children’s craft tent, bouncy castle, football, and face painting.
For more information, see facebook.com/wheatonastonbeerfestival/
Leisure latest
Leisure centre refurbishments: Cheslyn Hay
Cheslyn Hay Leisure Centre’s refurbishment works started this week with planned upgrades being done to the swimming pool and changing rooms, reception area and gym.
As a result of the refurbishment, the leisure centre has installed a temporary reception which is located in front of the leisure centre, however centre users should be aware of the following before visiting:
- The leisure centre will remain open throughout however the refurbishment means some changes to services and provisions.
- The centre is only accepting card payments (no cash).
- The swimming pool and pool changing rooms are currently closed and wont re-open until the new year.
- Some exercise classes may be affected, with a few classes moving temporarily to our online platform.
For full details on the refurbishment programme, visit https://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/leisure/leisure-centres-refurbishment-programme.cfm
For updates, follow the leisure centres on Facebook or subscribe at www.sstaffs.gov.uk/alerts
October half-term activity camps
Codsall and Wombourne Leisure Centres are providing full-day and half-day children’s activity camps for 5 to 14 year olds.
| The camps, running from Monday, October 24th, to Friday, October 28th, are being delivered in conjunction with Aspire Sports.
The sessions provide children with access to a wide range of sports-based activities and are a great way for young people to engage in positive activities, while making new friends. Aspire Sports provide early bird and sibling discounts, in addition to discounts for emergency service workers. To find out more and to book, visit the websites: Codsall Leisure Centre Activity Camps – https://www.aspire-sports.co.uk/active-camps/codsall-active-camps Wombourne Leisure Centre Activity Camps – https://www.aspire-sports.co.uk/active-camps/wombourne-active-camps > Details regarding activities at Penkridge and Cheslyn Hay Leisure Centres will be released in the coming weeks. |
Competition: National Fitness Day
To mark National Fitness Day we have launched a competition – giving members and users the chance to win Love2Shop vouchers, fee-free months at our leisure centres, and free leisure centre activity passes.
| Exercise and leading a healthy lifestyle is so important, so this competition is in celebration of the awareness day which took place on September 21st.
To be entered in the draw, simply visit your nearest leisure centre’s Facebook; then like the pinned post, tag three friends and share – it’s that simple! Winners will be announced Monday, September 26th. Good luck! |
New instructor-led walk at Baggeridge
Baggeridge Country Park’s walk-leader volunteers are increasing their new monthly ‘short walk’, to every week.
The walk takes place each Thursday at 10am and is free to join.
Car parking charges apply.
For full details on all of the instructor-led walks, which take place at various locations around the district, visit https://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/leisure/good-life-health-fitness-in-the-community.cfm
Resurfacing of Baggeridge driveway
Resurfacing works are now complete on the driveway in and out of Baggeridge Country Park.
We are pleased to say that the potholes and cattle grid are now gone.
Many thanks to the residents of Baggeridge Village and park visitors for their patience and cooperation whilst these essential works were carried out.
Partnership updates
IT Buddy
An IT Buddy will be available to anyone who needs assistance at Codsall Library.
Available at the Codsall Community Hub library on Tuesdays, from 2 till 4pm, he will be able to help with blue badges and general IT enquiries.
Those wishing to have his help should book an appointment with him through the library.
Staffordshire Fire and Rescue: Advice to carers
If you are in a position where you care for others, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service is here to support you.
A third of the people that die in fires every year are looked after by a carer, whether that is a family member, friend or a professional carer.
Older people, people with disabilities, people with visual and hearing impairments, and people who are vulnerable for other reasons all need careful consideration when it comes to fire safety. There are four main reasons why:
- They may not be able to respond to a fire quickly.
- They may not be able to escape a fire.
- They may be more at risk due to lifestyle factors.
- They may use healthcare equipment such as oxygen or emollient creams that are flammable.
For safety information please contact your local Prevent Team. Service is completely confidential.
Call 01785 898719 or email: wsdgpreventteam@staffordshirefire.gov.uk
In the event of an emergency get out, stay out and dial 999.
Seasonal vaccinations
Covid
If you have a weakened immune system, you can receive a further COVID-19 vaccination this autumn for extra protection.
Covid-19 is still with us and is still making people very ill. If you have a weakened immune system due to a health condition or medical treatment, Covid-19 may affect you more seriously.
Your protection from previous doses of the vaccine may now be lower and will continue to decline.
The next vaccination clinic in South Staffordshire this month is:
- Penkridge Fire Station: September 29th, 11.30am – 4.30pm
To book online, visit nhs.uk/get-vaccination
If you can’t book online, phone 119 free of charge, 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday or 8am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday. You can ask someone else to do this for you. If you need an interpreter, use text phone 18001 119 or the NHS British Sign Language interpreter service at co.uk/nhs119
Alternatively, you can find a walk-in vaccination site near you at www.nhs.uk/vaccine-walk-in.
Flu
Flu can be very dangerous and even life threatening for some, particularly people with certain health conditions.
The flu vaccine is safe and effective, and it’s offered every year on the NHS to help protect people at risk of getting seriously ill from flu.
If you’re eligible, it’s important to get it every year because the viruses that cause flu change every year. This means the flu (and the vaccine) this year may be different from last year. It’s more important than ever to get the flu vaccine as fewer people will have built up natural immunity to it during the COVID-19 pandemic.
For more information on seasonal vaccinations, go to: www.nhs.uk/covidvaccination and www.nhs.uk/flujab.
Queen Elizabeth II: State Funeral and Bank Holiday
Queen Elizabeth II: State Funeral & bank holiday
Minute’s silence
A minute’s silence has been called for 8pm on Sunday, September 18th, to provide an opportunity for the nation to unite to reflect on the lifetime of service which Her late Majesty devoted to the United Kingdom, the Realms and Territories and to the Commonwealth.
Community Hub and council offices
As a mark of respect for the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, and to allow our staff and members the opportunity to pay their respects, our office at Codsall Community Hub will be closed on Monday, September 19th.
Our phone lines will also be closed, but many of our services are available online: http://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/
The Codsall Community Hub library, Russell House GP Surgery, and The Hub Cafe will also be closed.
Our Books of Condolence at Codsall Community Hub, The Hailing Dene in Penkridge, and Wombourne Parish Council offices will still be available to sign on Monday, from 2-4pm.
Floral tribute sites at our cemeteries in Sytch Lane, Wombourne, and Strawberry Lane, Great Wyrley, will remain open to visitors on Monday. As usual, gates will open at 9am and close at 8pm.
All normal council services will resume on Tuesday, September 20th.
Waste collections and recycling centres/ tips
Waste collections
There will be no waste and recycling collections on the day of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral this Monday.
Collections due on September 19th will instead be made on Tuesday, September 20th.
For all other collections next week, please present your bins on your normal collection day by 7am, but allow up to one extra day for them to be emptied. For example, if your bin collection is normally on Tuesday, please present your bin on Tuesday as normal, but allow until the end of Wednesday for it to be emptied.
For more information, please visit www.sstaffs.gov.uk/waste
Recycling centres and tips
All of Staffordshire’s recycling centres and tips, including those in Wombourne, Cannock and Bilbrook, will be closed on Monday, September 19th.
Normal opening hours will resume on Tuesday, September 20th.
Baggeridge Country Park and leisure centres
Baggeridge Country Park
As a mark of respect to Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Baggeridge Country Park will be closed on Monday, until the funeral service has concluded.
The park will then open and close at 8pm.
The Teashop and Challenge Academy will be closed all day.
Leisure centres
All of South Staffordshire Council’s leisure centres will be closed on Monday.
This includes Codsall, Penkridge, Great Wyrley and Wombourne.
Rescheduled: Be a Councillor event
South Staffordshire Council’s Be a Councillor event, which was due to take place on Monday, has been postponed.
Details on the new date for the event will be released soon.
Digital Book of Condolence
For those wishing to make virtual tributes, an online Book of Condolence is available on the Royal website.
> We have been made aware of a number of hacking scams being carried out, with perpetrators sending out false links.
With this in mind, please ensure you use the official Royal Family website link only: www.royal.uk/send-message-condolence
Cyber security warning
The Government’s National Cyber Security Centre has warned that during this period following the death of Her Majesty the Queen, including her Lying-in-State and State Funeral, there may be an increase in phishing emails and other scams.
‘Phishing’ is when criminals use scam emails, text messages or phone calls to trick their victims. The aim is often to make you visit a website, which may download a virus onto your computer, or steal bank details or other personal information.
For more information on the warning, and how to stay safe, click here
Physical Books of Condolence
There are physical Books of Condolence at three sites across South Staffordshire. They will close on Tuesday, September 20th at 5pm.
The sites are:
- Codsall Community Hub – open from 9am to 5pm each day, including Saturday and Sunday.
- The Hailing Dene Centre in Penkridge – open from 10am to 4pm, including Saturday and Sunday.
- The Civic Centre in Wombourne – open from 10am to 4pm, including Saturday and Sunday.
> Please refer to the top section of this news round-up for timings the Books of Condolence will be available on Monday, September 19th.
Parish councils across the district may open their own Books of Condolence, however, the Books at the sites listed above will be the ones from South Staffordshire that will form part of the National Archive.
Floral tributes and wreaths
For those wishing to lay floral tributes and wreaths in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, the following sites have been set up with designated areas:
- Codsall Community Hub: At the front of the building, next to the memorial scuplture.
- Sytch Lane Cemetery, Sytch Lane, Wombourne, WV5 0JP
- Strawberry Lane Cemetery, Strawberry Lane, Great Wyrley, WS6 7AU
Gates at the cemeteries will open at 9am and close at 8pm – this will not change on Monday, September 19th.