Weekly News 248
Covid update
We’re still here for you
Our services to the public will remain unchanged through the latest series of restrictions imposed by Government this week in a bid to reduce the spread of the Omicron variant.
Those wishing to get in touch should do so by accessing the council website – www.sstaffs.gov.uk – or by telephone on 01902 696000. You can also email us at info@sstaffs.gov.uk
| The deadline to submit responses to the Local Plan Review Preferred Options is Monday, December 13, at 5pm. Staff will be available on site at the Community Hub during office hours to receive written submissions until that time.
You can see the Preferred Options, FAQs, an interactive map showing proposed sites, and links to supporting evidence here: http://ow.ly/N0R550H6NpC You can still call the Local Plans Team on 01902 696000 if you want to discuss the proposals in person before making your comments. Watch Councillor Terry Mason, cabinet member for Planning and Business Enterprise talk about the Local Plan Review and explain the Preferred Options here: |
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Council news
WATCH: South Staffordshire District Council’s first Christmas advert
South Staffordshire District Council’s first Christmas advert is here.
Featuring Penkridge, Wombourne, Great Wyrley, Brewood, Cheslyn Hay, Kinver and Codsall , the video shows the stunning district’s high streets in all their unique glory.
Watch South Staffordshire District Council’s Christmas 2021 video here
Environmental Health update – Bilbrook Train Station
The council has received a section 61 notice (a prior consent for works to be carried out) at Bilbrook Station in three stages, under Control of Pollution legislation.
Stage 1: November 8 – December 24, 23:00 – 07:00 or 08:00- 18:00, sporadic working on occasional weekends and weekdays throughout these dates
Stage 2: December 24 – 27, 24-hour working
Stage 3: December 27– January 10, 23:00 – 07:00 or 08:00 – 18:00, sporadic working on occasional shifts throughout these dates
Works will be carried out throughout the Christmas period for 24 hours between Christmas Eve and the day after Boxing Day. These works may cause disturbance from a noise and dust perspective but Environmental Health have made no objections to the proposals, as the works are essential maintenance to essential infrastructure.
The council has liaised with the principle contractor to minimise any disruption caused (as far as possible).
Council job vacancies
- Swimming Instructors, Codsall, Penkridge, Wombourne and Cheslyn Hay Leisure Centers. Open application deadline. Click here for application information
- Cleaner (part-time) – two positions available, closing 5pm on December 20, 2021. Click here for application information
Leisure News
Work is underway for Wombourne Leisure Centres new 3G pitch
Work is well underway at Wombourne Leisure Centre which will see a new 3G all-weather pitch.
The scheme is due for completion in March 2022 and also includes the refurbishment of changing areas within the leisure centre that will serve the new pitch.
Christmas rewards for leisure centre members
From Monday, December 13, South Staffordshire leisure centres will be rewarding their members every day until Christmas Eve.
All leisure centre members will be automatically entered into daily draws with fantastic prizes up for grabs.
Partnership updates
Parish councillor carries out litterpick to clean the streets of Great Wyrley
Great Wyrley Parish Councillor and Keep Britain Tidy Ambassador, Mark Dabbs took part in a clean-up around the lanes of Great Wyrley recently – yielding more than five bags of rubbish, ranging from fast food wrappers and bags, to beer cans and discarded cartons.
“Whilst doing my daily training runs, I was quite frankly disappointed that the lanes around the village were rife with such rubbish in large amounts,” he said.
“As a Keep Britain Tidy Ambassador, I decided that I would devote a full morning to cleaning up areas when I see the state, they are in. I have done further clean ups, as well as taking down bill posters which are a blight on our village.”
The five bags of rubbish – as seen in this picture – were removed and taken to the recycling centre in Cannock, the correct method of disposal of such waste.