The cemetery joins existing Green Flag Award winning sites in South Staffordshire, Wom Brook Walk and Baggeridge Country Park.

It was opened in December 2009 and was awarded the accreditation as it is officially recognised as one of the country’s best green spaces. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the team that care for the cemetery.

The Green Flag Award scheme, managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy under licence from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark standard for the management of green spaces across the United Kingdom and around the world.

Keep Britain Tidy’s Green Flag Award Scheme Manager, Paul Todd MBE, said:

“I would like to congratulate everyone involved at Sytch Lane Cemetery on achieving a Green Flag Award. The cemetery is a vital green space in South Staffordshire where people can lay their loved ones to rest in a place for quiet contemplation and reflection that is well-maintained, also providing important opportunities for people to enhance their physical and mental wellbeing. 

We know that staff work tirelessly to ensure that it maintains the high standards of the Green Flag Award, everyone involved should feel extremely proud of their achievement. It is important that our spaces are maintained to the Green Flag Award standard, making them accessible for all members of the community while ensuring the environment is protected.”

Cllr Kath Perry commented:

“Our cemeteries are important community assets, and we want to encourage people to visit, get involved in their management, and continue to improve them for future generations of families who will lay their loved ones to rest with us.” 

Working together to reduce climate change impacts across Staffordshire is a top priority.

The Climate Change Action Fund offers financial assistance to local communities to build resilience and reduce Staffordshire’s contributions to climate change.

For more info please click on the link below ⬇️

Climate Action Fund – Staffordshire County Council

• Get your children school ready for the new term, stationery give away to support those in need.
• Looking for ways to create a warmer home at a fraction of the price this winter? Pop along and meet our Community Homes Solutions team and see how we can help you.
• “Do you look after someone with dementia? Do you know someone who does and is struggling? Pop along to our stand today, we will have support materials on hand”.
• Creating brighter futures – Are you out of work and looking to launch a career but need the training?
• Welfare service support – your local support advisors will be on hand.
• Leisure Prizes on offer in the Huntington Parish Councils raffle.
• Free doggy poo bags, courtesy of our Street Scene cleansing team” Help us to keep community play areas and streets clean.

South Staffordshire Council are supporting the local community and families on low income.

The team will be on hand, to raise awareness of a number of services available to the community. See you all there!

🏘️ Village Green, Huntington

📅 July, 21st

⏲️10am – 3pm

This was a lively and very well attended community event.

South Staffordshire Council were onsite to talk about our leisure offer and healthy lifestyles, and we were also proud to work with Staffordshire County Council and welcome the Carbon Bubble to Cheslyn Hay.

The event was organised by Cheslyn Hay & Great Wyrley Running Club to help promote healthy lifestyles and exercise with lots of local companies on hand throughout the day to share their knowledge and experience.

Did you know that the average household produce 12 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year?

The carbon bubble helps to show the scale of carbon usage, and we were able to provide lots of information and tips to help residents reduce their own carbon footprint.

Easy ways to reduce your carbon footprint

• Lower your energy use – Insulate, lower thermostat temperature and install LED lights.
• Active Travel – Swap short car journeys for walking or cycling.
• Buy Local – Check labels and buy local or UK produce if possible.
• Using Public Transport – can help to reduce emissions and relieve congestion.
• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – Only buy what you need, reuse or donate and recycle at home or at the recycling centres.

Please click below for more info on climate change ⬇️

Climate change – Staffordshire County Council

Cheslyn Hay summer swimming times

Codsall summer swimming times

Penkridge summer swimming times

Wombourne summer swimming times