Covid update
Weekly Covid updates bulletin
The government has announced that the measures put in place under plan B in England will be lifted.
From January 27, people will no longer be required by law to wear face masks in indoor spaces – though this is still recommended. From January 27, venues and events will also no longer be required by law to check Covid Passes prior to admitting people entry.
The Government’s work from home guidance has also been revoked, as of Wednesday (January 19).
For more information on the latest regulations, local walk-in vaccination centres, and testing, please sign up to our weekly Covid bulletin.
Simply input your email address when prompted and select Covid Updates.
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Council news
Local Plan Review update
| Following on from the Preferred Options consultation which closed on December 13, 2021, the Local Plans Team received over 2,500 submissions from stakeholders, statutory bodies, residents, planning agents and developers.
These will be read through and analysed, which will take some time before being uploaded onto the consultation portal.
The next stage of public consultation, the Publication plan, is scheduled for mid 2022. |
Neighbourhood Plans
| A Neighbourhood Plan is a way of helping local communities to influence the planning of the area in which they live and work. In South Staffordshire, neighbourhood plans can be made by parish councils.
Plans are led and written by the community, not the district council. Neighbourhood plans must be in line with the National Planning Policy Framework and the overall strategic approach and policies set out in South Staffordshire’s Local Plan.
There are four neighbourhood plans currently in progress for Bilbrook, Codsall, Kinver and Penkridge: https://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/planning/neighbourhood-plans.cfm
If you want more information about a specific neighbourhood plan, please contact the relevant parish clerk. |
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Codsall Community Hub update
Council Chamber access
| When visiting the Council Chamber and surrounding rooms, you no longer need to walk around the outside of the building.
From now on, you can use the entrance door off the car park at the rear of the building (adjacent to reserved parking bays), then turn right at the bottom of the stairwell and enter the café space, walk through the foyer and into the Council Chamber.
The central stairwell is also now open along with the new lift for accessing both first and second floors.
Click here for further information |
Codsall Community Nursery is now open
Council job vacancies
January is a great time to start afresh and get your health on track.
Exercising isn’t just about physical health. Exercise is a fantastic way of improving your mental health and wellbeing too.
View what’s on and the facilities available at your nearest centre by visiting the website.
You can also subscribe to receive free e-bulletins on the latest news from your local leisure centre at www.sstaffs.gov.uk/alerts
Leisure News
Start your health and wellbeing journey today
| South Staffordshire Council’s leisure centres have got everything you need to improve your physical and mental health.
Find out what’s on at your nearest centre by clicking here
Member benefits:
- Free online and on-demand classes.
- Priority and online bookings.
- Member rewards.
- Use four leisure sites at no extra cost.
- Switch packages at any time.
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Online and on-demand exercise classes
South Staffordshire Council’s leisure centres provide over 30 live and online exercise classes per week. We also offer on-demand classes, allowing you to exercise at a time that best suits you.
Online classes are free for leisure centre members to attend.
Non-members can also attend on a pay as you go basis at a cost of £4 per class or join our online membership for as little as £12 per month.
For more information, click here
Walking for Health
| Walking briskly can help you build stamina, burn excess calories, improve your cardiovascular fitness and reduce depression and anxiety.
South Staffordshire Council’s leisure centres provide a variety of weekly instructor-led health walks.
For more information, click here |
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South Staffordshire Training Academy
South Staffordshire Council’s leisure centre provide a whole host of training courses enabling people to train and qualify as lifeguards, swimming teachers and water assistants.
For full details on up-and-coming courses, click here
Partnership updates
Mental health matters: Help the NHS to help you
The NHS is there to help.
Feelings of anxiety and depression can affect us all. If you need help with your mental health, you can refer yourself, or your GP can refer you.
Let the NHS help you get your feet back on the ground.
Click here for more information
Staffordshire County Council Climate Action Fund
| Do you want to help tackle climate change?
Get funding of up to £2,500 to make sustainable changes e.g. installing water butts, changing to LED light bulbs, getting compost bins or buying bikes for transport.
The funding is open to properly constituted, not-for profit organisations, including charities, societies, voluntary and community groups, parish councils and schools.
Applications close February 25.
For more information, click here |
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Staffordshire EnviroGrant
| The Staffordshire EnviroGrant has been set up in partnership by Staffordshire County Council and Veolia.
The scheme supports Staffordshire’s communities to reduce waste and to be more sustainable.
Funding of up to £750 can be applied for. This can be towards a small project or to deliver an element of a larger project.
The funding is open to properly constituted, not-for-profit local organisations, including charities, societies, voluntary and community groups and schools
Applications close February 13.
For more information, click here |
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Building Better Opportunities
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