Weekly News 346
Council and district news
Wombourne Recycling Centre Closure
| On March 13th, Wombourne Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC), which is owned and operated by Staffordshire County Council, unexpectedly closed due to an issue with an internal road not being safe to the public.
At this moment, Staffordshire County Council are unable to provide a re-opening date. The recycling centre in Bilbrook remains available for residents to use, and is located on Pendeford Mill Lane, Codsall, WV8 1JJ. For updates about the closure, please visit Wombourne Recycling Centre – Staffordshire County Council |
South Staffordshire business hub
| The South Staffordshire business hub is promoting two events.
The AI Journey – Concept to real world use Date: Friday, March 15th, 10.00am – 12.30pm Location: Codsall Community Business Hub, Codsall, Wolverhampton WV8 1PX Rocketeer Enterprise Ltd AI workshop will be a 2½ -3 hour session, with two 45- minute sections. The workshop will introduce you to AI (artificial intelligence) and how it could be efficiently implemented within your business. Artificial intelligence is various technologies which allow computers to analyse data, translating it into understandable spoken and written media. Topics will include creating an AI strategy, correctly collecting and using the data it produces, understanding the security and ethics of using AI, and building your own prototype. At the end of the session, you will leave with an improved knowledge of the basic approach to implementing an AI project, with an optional audit to complete afterwards. To book this workshop, visit the Eventbrite website by clicking here. |
Design Thinking Workshop for South Staffordshire businesses
Date: Wednesday, March 20th, 3.00pm – 5.00pm
Location: The Loft Conference Room, Dunston Business Village, Stafford Road, Penkridge, ST18 9AB
Design Thinking is an improvement and product development method for use within organisations and/or new ventures. The 5-stage process aims to define problems and create and test new ideas in a customer-centric approach. The 5 stages are used sequentially and there are practical tools at each stage which can be used. This workshop will introduce the Design Thinking process and cover some of the tools which can be used. Join us at Dunston Business Village to discover why Design Thinking is a great way for your business to collaboratively design, prototype and validate new product ideas with your team and network with likeminded businesses. This is a face-to-face workshop providing hands-on learning applied to your business.
To book this workshop, visit the Eventbrite website by clicking here.
Vacancies
- Planning Solicitor, open closing date
- Street Scene Operative Level 2, (2-year fixed term), closing on March 19th
- Casual/Relief Ranger Baggeridge Country Park, closing on March 24th
All vacancies can be viewed in full and applied for on our recruitment site: https://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/vacancies
Leisure latest
Our offer
South Staffordshire Council’s leisure centres provide everything you need to get your health and fitness on track through offering a wide variety of facilities.
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The leisure centres offer a variety of membership packages to suit everyone’s needs and budgets.
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To join, simply pop into your nearest leisure centre or join online here.
Easter activities for children
Easter school holiday activity camps are available at Codsall and Wombourne Leisure Centres for young people aged 5-14 years old.
Use the code EASTERFLY24 for a 15% discount.
For details and to book; click here.
Active youth, students and apprentices
| South Staffordshire Council’s leisure centres provide a range of activities and schemes for young people which are available all year round.
The leisure centres run ‘Active Youth’ sessions. These are supervised gym sessions for young people aged 13 years+. For full details on all the activities, visit https://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/sports-and-fitness/school-holiday-activities |
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The leisure centres are also offering students and apprentices discounted memberships packages. For further details; click here. |
Swimming Teachers Association training courses
| Wombourne Leisure Centre is holding a training course this Easter for people to qualify in the Swimming Teachers Association Award Course in Teaching Swimming.
The Award Course is the first qualification required to enable candidates to instruct swimming lessons. Course information STA Level 2 Award Course in Teaching Swimming Date: March 24th– 29th Cost: £295 for the course For more information, click here. Potential funding is available for our courses. To find out more regarding eligibility please call 01902 696228 or email peopleandskills@sstaffs.gov.uk |
Gentle exercise in Featherstone
South Staffordshire Council want to encourage healthy aging and an active retirement.
As part of our Health and Wellbeing in the community, a gentle exercise class which is aimed at older people takes place at Featherstone Community Centre on Tuesdays at 10am.
The class is friendly, welcoming and suitable for all abilities with tea and coffee available after the class.
For further information, please contact Louise Colman on 07939631131 or email louisecolman07@gmail.com
Partnership updates
County lines
| County lines is the name given to drug dealing where organised criminal groups (OCGs) use phone lines to move and supply drugs, usually from cities into smaller towns and rural areas.
They exploit vulnerable people, including children and those with mental health or addiction issues, by recruiting them to distribute the drugs. This is often referred to as ‘drug running’. Criminals may also use a vulnerable person’s home as their base of operations. This is known as ‘cuckooing’. There are several signs to look out for that may indicate someone is involved in county lines. To read about these, click here. Children and young people involved in county lines may go missing or be out of touch for long periods. During these times, they may be at risk of harm or violence. If you are reporting a child as missing, you should look out for signs they may be getting exploited. You should note:
You can seek additional support from SafeCall – Missing People, which is dedicated to those impacted by county lines. If you’re concerned about drug-related crime in your area or think someone may be a victim of drug exploitation, please call 101. For further information and additional ways to report drug-related issues: click here: County lines | Staffordshire Police |
Staffordshire County Council HAF
It’s back for the Easter holidays!
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme delivers inclusive, enriching activities including a hot meal over the school holidays. For the Easter holidays, eligible children can book four free places, up to four hours a day.
If your child is eligible for a free place on the HAF programme, their school will issue a letter with a HAF code. Booking opens at 4pm on March 11th. Quote your HAF code to get a free place.
If your child is not eligible for a free place but wants to attend, most of our clubs offer paid places too!
The Staffordshire HAF programme is aimed at 5-16 year olds and will run at various locations in local areas between March 25th and April 5th.
Activities include dodgeball, cooking, horse-riding, dance, football, swimming, arts and crafts, bushcraft and lots more! They’ll get a chance to make new friends, have fun and enjoy a healthy meal.
The scheme is funded by the Department for Education.
For more information and to book places, click here: Holiday Activities and Food – Staffordshire County Council
Staffordshire Adult Learning and Skills festival
18th to 22nd March 2024
| Whether you’re seeking to expand your knowledge, acquire new skills, explore career opportunities, start your own business or simply wish to learn something for fun, this free event is for you.
A wide variety of courses will be available, including digital skills, family learning, wellbeing, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). All those who attend will receive a free learning pack and if you take part in a table top activity you will be entered into a prize draw to win a £50 gift voucher! The event in South Staffordshire is taking place on March 21st, 9am to 12pm, at the Haling Dene Centre in Penkridge, ST19 5DT. For further information and additional dates and venues, click here. |