Weekly News 357

21 Jun 2024

Council and district news

Final reminder to register to vote!

Have you registered to vote yet?

If you have previously registered, then please wait for your polling card to arrive with further details.

If you have moved address, recently turned 18, never voted before or changed your name then you will need to register to vote online using your national insurance number.

Please use this link to register to vote.

Below are some handy links to any questions that you may have regarding the upcoming general election on Thursday, July 4^th.

We’re proud to support the My Vote My Voice campaign which makes elections and voting more accessible for everyone.
If you are unable to make it to a polling station, you can apply to vote by proxy before 5pm on June 26^th or apply to vote by postal vote before 5pm on June 19^th.
Watch this YouTube video guide on how to register to vote.
Unsure who to vote for? View candidates for Kingswinford and South Staffordshire or the candidates for Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge.

Still have questions? 🤔

Visit our elections and voting webpage or contact our elections team.

Landywood Station car park closed 10th-17th June

The car park which closed on Sunday, June 9th is anticipated to reopen on Monday, June 17th.

A full resurface and relining of Landywood Station Car Park is in progress. Access to platform 1 is maintained throughout the work via a temporary footpath.

Thank you for your cooperation during this time.

Stay safe this summer!

Enjoy this year’s summer festivals and days out to their fullest by carrying one of our FREE personal safety alarms with you.

You can collect your alarm from Codsall Community Hub between now and Friday, August 30th, from 9am to 5pm (or contact your local parish council).

Vacancies

Street Scene Operative Level 5 (Tree Surgeon) – closing June 14^th
Waste Contracts Manager – closing June 16^th
Assistant Managers, at Codsall, Cheslyn Hay and Penkridge Leisure Centres (full & part-time vacancies) – closing June 16^th
Fitness Instructor at Wombourne Leisure Centre – closing June 16^th

All vacancies can be viewed in full and applied for on our recruitment site: https://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/vacancies

This month’s Business Support newsletter

Click the below link to read the latest Business Support newsletter featuring a range of topics.

Read the latest Business Support newsletter.

Leisure latest

Join our leisure management team

Cheslyn Hay, Codsall and Penkridge Leisure Centres are seeking enthusiastic individuals for the roles of Assistant Managers to assist with the operational management of the leisure centres.

For full details click here. Closing Date: Sunday, June 16th 2024.

Summer Pool Lifeguard and Swimming Teacher Courses

South Staffordshire Council’s leisure centres are running courses to train people to become qualified lifeguards, swimming teachers and aquatic helpers.

Week-long and day-long courses are running throughout July and August available to people aged 14+ and 16+. Limited spaces – reserve your place NOW!

Candidates attending the pool lifeguard courses can also now claim UCAS points for completing the course.

For more information click here.

Get 10% off leisure centre activities with the ‘Leisure Advantage Card’

Adults and children can now sign up to a new ‘Leisure Advantage Card’ offering discounts of up to 10% off individual leisure centre activities including exercise classes, swimming and the gym.

Pop into your nearest leisure centre to get your card activated and start saving NOW.

Find out more here.

Summer holiday Active Camps

We are now taking bookings for children’s summer holiday activity camps running at Codsall and Wombourne leisure centres.

Book now for the best price

Exercise class attendance

Just a polite request – if you are unable to attend a class you have booked, please ensure to cancel your place as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, we are experiencing a high number of fully booked classes with only half the attendees showing up. By cancelling your spot, you can help make space for each other.

Community exercise classes and walks on offer across the district

South Staffordshire Council want to encourage healthy aging and an active retirement!

Did you know that we provide a weekly programme of free instructor-led wellbeing walks; plus gentle exercise classes all of which take place from various locations around the district.

Find out more and view the programmes of classes and walks by clicking on the links below:

South Staffordshire Walking Programme

Exercise Classes in the Community