Have a hair-raising Halloween half-term
Enjoy Staffordshire is encouraging Staffordshire residents to have a hair-raising half-term this October, with an array of great family days out taking place across the county.
Boscobel House in South Staffordshire is home to Beano characters and costumed story-tellers for Halloween half-term.
There are thousands of pumpkins of all shapes and sizes at Staffordshire pumpkin patches including Lower Drayton Farm near Penkridge, and Canalside Farm and Amerton Farm near Stafford.
See more information here
Hidden Weston Autumn Walk
Weston Park’s 1,000 acres of parkland encompass a history dating back to the medieval period and an important Capability Brown commission, in addition to playing host to impressive biodiversity.
Join Head Gardener Martin Gee and the attraction's knowledgeable team to discover more of the exceptional landscape at this seasonal park walk.
Discover the park’s seasonal beauty and see areas of the park that are not normally seen by visitors, such as the Medieval layers of the park’s history and the surviving moat which is now home to invertebrates.
The walk takes place this Sunday, from 10.30am to 12.30pm.
Tickets cost £10 per person.
Click here for more information
Have your say:
South Staffordshire Residents' Survey now out
Make your voice heard - take part in our newly released Residents' Survey.
The survey is a chance for everyone living in South Staffordshire to let us know their views on where they live, and the district as a whole.
Have your say by completing the survey via this link
Community Safety newsletter
In this edition meet the new Police Commander, as he introduces himself, outlines his priorities, and takes a look at the crime figures.
Halloween is fast approaching - this newsletter includes some contact numbers, should you feel worried about callers or fireworks over the last week in October.
It also discusses scams currently operating and how to minimise the risk of keyless vehicle theft.
See the newsletter here
Bird flu: Prevention Zone declared across Great Britian
Following an increase in the number of detections of avian influenza (bird flu) in wild birds and on commercial premises, an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone has been implemented across Great Britain.
This is to help mitigate the risk of the disease spreading amongst poultry and captive birds.
It is now a legal requirement for all bird keepers in Great Britain to follow strict biosecurity measures to help protect their flocks from the threat of avian flu.
For more information, click here
The risk to humans is low but it is a concern for all local birds including your poultry or pet birds at home.
- Please do not feed wild birds, as this can cause illnesses to spread.
- Please keep to footpaths in areas where birds are in nearby water.
- Please keep dogs on leads.
If you do see any sick or dead birds - do not touch or attempt to rescue them.
Please report any sick or dead birds to the Defra Helpline: 03459 335577 (option 7).
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The Review: Have you read it yet?
Find out all the latest information about what's happening across South Staffordshire in our autumn residents' magazine.
See updates from our waste and recycling team, our planning team, our business team and more.
Check out the latest edition of the Review here
Parish Summit
Around 70 delegates attended South Staffordshire Council's Parish Summit event this week.
The event, which took place on Thursday, focused on financial resilience for our communities.
Attendees heard presentations from all three tiers of local government and had the chance to speak to partner organisations and groups.
Public sector awards body iESE also attended to give a presentation on cyber security and ever-growing threat it presents.
South Staffordshire Council leader, Cllr Roger Lees, said: “I’d like to thank everyone who attended and took part in the Parish Summit event.
“It was a hugely successful event and a useful, thought-provoking experience for all attendees.
“We look forward to scheduling a further Parish Summit event in the new year, which will focus on community wellbeing.”
Recycle Week
It's Recycle Week - and South Staffordshire Council has been sharing valuable recycling information through our social media platforms in the hope we can add value to our recycling commitment.
This year we are focusing on three key questions:
- Does my recycling really make a difference?
- One item in the bin can’t hurt, can it?
- Recycling is so confusing, Isn’t it?
By us all getting our recycling right we can make a difference.
Recycling doesn’t have to be confusing - that’s what the Recycling Locator is for! Just pop in your postcode to find out what you can recycle.
We are also answering your questions - keep an eye out on our Facebook page for answers.
Make a difference: Be a Councillor
We hosted a Be a Councillor event for anyone looking to stand in next year's election.
A range of people attended the evening, held in association with the Local Government Association.
If you were unable to make it - but still want to find out more about becoming a councillor, please see the information via this link
Council job vacancies
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Senior Caretaker - closing midnight on October 30th
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Relief Leisure Assistants at Codsall, Wombourne, Penkridge & Cheslyn Hay Leisure Centres - open application date.
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Biffa Class 2 Driver, Municipal Waste Collection – open application date.
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Swimming Instructors, all leisure centres - open application date.
For more information on all South Staffordshire Council vacancies and for details on how to apply, click here
The Goodlife Winter Saver
From November 1st to 30th, South Staffordshire Council’s leisure centres are giving customers the chance to join for just £10, with no further payments until January 2023.
Customers can sign up to any of the membership packages and enjoy unlimited use for two months, for just £10.
The earlier you join, the bigger the saving.
To view membership packages, click here.
Sign up from November 1st by emailing Leisure@sstaffs.gov.uk
October half-term activity camps
Penkridge, Codsall and Wombourne Leisure Centres are providing children’s activity camps for 5 to 14 year olds.
The camps run from Monday, October 24th, to Friday, October 28th.
To find out more and to book, visit the following websites:
Baggeridge celebrates one year of Wellbeing Walks
Thursday, November 3rd, marks one year of Wellbeing walks at Baggeridge Country Park.
In celebration we are inviting walkers to come along, enjoy a walk around the park from 10-11am, followed by complimentary tea, coffee and cakes after the walk at Baggeridge Tea Room
Flu vaccination: who should have it this winter and why
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Flu can affect anyone but if you have a long-term health condition the effects of fu can make it worse even if the condition is well managed and you normally feel well.
Anyone with a health condition should consider having the vaccination, plus a range of others, including those aged 65 or over, those living in residential or nursing homes, those who are pregnant, and children of a certain age.
See the latest guidelines here
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Every Mind Matters
There are small things we can all do to help be kind to our mind and these can make a big difference to how we feel.
That’s why a new Better Health - Every Mind Matters campaign is being launched, helping us find those little things we can all do to look after our mental health and showing us how they can add up to make a big difference; helping us to lead happier, healthier lives and cope with life’s challenges.
At its heart is the free, NHS-approved Mind Plan, available on the website. By answering five short questions people get a personalised mental health action plan, providing practical tips to help them deal with stress and anxiety, boost their mood, sleep better and feel more in control.
Search Every Mind Matters for free ways to be kind to your mind.
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£2,000 in government funding available to help with childcare costs
Families could save up to £2,000 a year towards their childcare costs to help pay for October half-term holiday clubs and wraparound care during the school terms.
Families can sign up to Tax-Free Childcare to help pay for holiday clubs, before and after-school clubs, childminders and nurseries, and other approved childcare schemes. It is available to families with children up to the age of 11, or 17 if their child has a disability.
The government will pay 20% of childcare costs by topping up the money paid into a Tax-Free Childcare account. This means for every £8 paid into the online account, families will automatically receive an additional £2 in government top-up.
Find out more here
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