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South Staffordshire Council honours the fallen on Remembrance Day
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On Remembrance Day, South Staffordshire Council came together to reflect on the courage and sacrifice of the military personnel who gave their lives in service to our country.
In a moving ceremony, we honoured the bravery and resilience of those who served and continue to serve.
The service was led by Reverend Philip Wootton and included a parade by the Royal British Legion, culminating in a two-minute silence observed at 11am.
The event was attended by the Chairman and Leader of the Council, MP Mike Wood, Sir Gavin Williamson’s representative Ryan Hillback, local dignitaries, council officers, and pupils from local schools.
Wreaths were laid in tribute, beginning with the Chairman of the Council, followed by other dignitaries and community representatives.
We thank everyone who joined us in paying tribute to our fallen heroes.
Their courage, dedication, and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
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Sytch Lane Cemetery Community Bulb Planting event!
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Join us next Saturday, 22nd November, anytime between 12 midday and 3pm at Sytch Lane Cemetery in Wombourne for our annual bulb planting event.
You can help to continue making our Green Flag Award winning cemetery a beautiful and peaceful place of rest for the local community.
Bring all the family, get some fresh air and gentle exercise and meet others from your local community.
We’ll be planting muscari, iris, scilla, daffodils, chionodoxa, striped squill and ixias and you can take home a FREE bag of bulbs and a FREE tree to plant in your own gardens.
Please wear sensible footwear and warm clothing and we will provide the rest. The postcode for the cemetery is WV5 0JP.
We hope to see you there!
Find out more about our cemeteries and the options available on our website: https://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/bereavement-services
Contact us on 01902 696111 or email: bereavementservices@sstaffs.gov.uk

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Cost of living support this winter
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South Staffordshire welfare services team have been supporting residents with cost of living and eating well as we enter the winter months.
Local community groups and welcome hubs have been identifying residents who are living on their own, isolated and/or on a low income and would benefit from a slow cooker.
Over 100 cookers have now been distributed across the district including Essington, Cheslyn Hay, Bilbrook, Penkridge, Huntington, and Codsall.
Beneficiaries have also included families relying on food banks this winter and those with health concerns.
Councillor Gary Burnett, Bilbrook stated “The scheme has proved extremely popular. Slow cookers are great for residents of pension age, especially if they are living alone, because they can prepare nutritious meals with minimal effort and save on energy costs”.
Councillor Megan Barrow, Cabinet member for Welfare Services, shared “those vulnerable, isolated residents, and families using local food banks, are all benefiting from this project.
St Nicholas CE First School are also loving the way these community projects are including their organisations and supporting their pupils and families.”
If you would like to receive a cooker or know someone who would benefit, then why not pop along to one of our upcoming welfare support events:
• 19th November – St Thomas Church, 18 Duel Way, Huntington, WS12 4GD
Time: 1.30pm · 3.30pm
• 4th December – Codsall Hub (Council Offices), Codsall, WV8 1PX
Time: 12.30pm · 3.30pm
• 10th December – Bilbrook Village Hall, Joeys Lane, Bilbrook, WV8 1JL
Time: 11am · 2pm
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Job vacancies
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Looking for a new opportunity?
Explore the latest vacancies at South Staffordshire Council and find a role that suits your skills and interests.
Vacancies
• Leisure Assistant, Codsall Leisure Centre, closing on 14th November
• Relief Duty Officer, Wombourne and Codsall Leisure Centres, closing 17th November
• Environmental Health Officer, closing on 22nd November
• Waste Projects Officer, closing on 16th November
All vacancies can be viewed in full and applied for on our recruitment site.
Work for us

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Gym changing room refurbishment at Wombourne Leisure Centre
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Wombourne Leisure Centre’s gym changing rooms will be undergoing a full refurbishment starting Monday, 17th November.
The works are expected to take around four weeks, with completion before Christmas.
What’s happening?
• Full refurbishment of both male and female gym changing rooms
• Upgrades include new flooring, benches, vanity areas, toilets, showers, lockers, and redecoration

What you need to know:
• Both changing rooms will be closed from Monday, 17th November
• Early gym users (before 8.30am) can use pool changing rooms and lockers
• Between 8.30am-3.30pm, no alternative changing areas are available due to safeguarding and school use
• Evening users: please arrive gym-ready and change and shower at home
• No lockers or storage available – bring minimal belongings and no valuables
• Toilets near the gym corridor remain accessible
• No drinks fountains – please bring your own or use vending machines
We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation. We’re confident the new facilities will be worth the wait!
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Be part of the magic at the Codsall Christmas Fair 2025!✨
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Codsall village is delighted to announce its spectacular Christmas Fair on Sunday, 7th December, 2pm-7pm.

For the first time, the fair moves to Sunday with an earlier start, giving families more time to enjoy the festivities, easier parking, and no rush for children eager to meet Santa.

This year promises more excitement than ever before: three fantastic live bands, two amazing street entertainers, over 60 stalls with Christmas gifts and decorations, delicious festive food and drink, fairground rides, and of course Santa’s Grotto.

Bring the whole family, soak up the festive atmosphere, and kick off the season in style.
Event details

📅 Sunday, 7th December
⏱️ 2pm – 7pm

Find out more: Codsall Christmas Fair
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Have your say on community safety in your area:
Your opinion matters!
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South Staffordshire Community Safety Partnership (CSP) works to ensure that South Staffordshire is a safe place to live, work and visit.
We want to hear your perception of crime in your local area, your opinion on the priorities in the 2025-26 Community Safety Partnership Plan and your thoughts on other areas the partnership should consider.
The closing date of the survey is Friday, 21st November.

Click here to learn more and to complete the short survey.: Project: Community Safety in South Staffordshire 2025 | South Staffordshire District Council

Visit our website to find out more about the CSP: South Staffordshire Community Safety Partnership | South Staffordshire District Council

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