Council and district news
2023 Residents' Survey: Please complete and share
Make your priorities our priorities - let us know what your concerns are in our 2023 Residents' Survey.
The results of this survey will feed into the upcoming Council Plan, which sets out the council's priorities for the next four years.
Respond to the survey via this link
South Staffordshire Council shortlisted for UK Planning Authority of the Year
South Staffordshire Council has been shortlisted for the UK Planning Authority of the Year award.
It is among just seven authorities across the country to be in the running for the prestigious national accolade from the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
The shortlisting follows South Staffordshire Council’s success in being named RTPI Planning Authority of the Year - West Midlands back in June. The summer ceremony also saw the authority scoop the RTPI Chair’s Special Award for staff development and progression.
Lead planning manager at the council, Kelly Harris, has also been shortlisted for the national Inspirational Leader of the Year award by RTPI. She is among just eight leaders from across the UK to have made it to the shortlist.
The winners for both awards will be revealed at a ceremony in London on Tuesday, November 21.
Read the full article here
Locality enablers: Working to benefit local communities
Please see a range of updates below on what our locality enablers have achieved, working alongside communities in the district.
Wheaton Aston allotments
We have liaised with Wheaton Aston Parish Council and have worked closely to enable an abandoned open space to become an allotment site which will encourage budding green fingered residents to grow their own produce while keeping fit. .
Slow cookers
We also worked with Staffordshire County Council on delivering 100 slow cookers to Codsall Village Hall to support families in need of help during the cost-of-living crisis. It was well attended, and all slow cookers are accounted for.
There will be similar event in Wombourne on October 23rd, in which 100 more slow cookers will be delivered and given to the most vulnerable families.
Walking for Health
We are working with Brewood to reignite a walking group to be like it was before the pandemic, as the numbers reduced and the walks ceased while the country was in lockdown.
Parish Summit
The locality enablers will be attending the Parish summit at the Codsall Community Hub on October 19th, where all parish councils in the district are invited to attend presentations on the following topics:
• Cost of living
• Carbon awareness training
• Electric vehicle points
• Volunteering
Vacancies
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Relief Receptionist (Wombourne Leisure Centre), closing October 18th
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Swimming Instructor (Wombourne Leisure Centre), closing October 18th
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Senior Estates Surveyor, closing October 22nd
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Planning Graduate/Planning Assistant, closing October 25th
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Relief Swimming Instructor, closing December 15th
All vacancies can be viewed in full and applied for on our recruitment site: https://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/vacancies
Access Enterprise in South Staffs: Launch event
Our Business Partnership is excited to showcase its extensive support programme to all South Staffordshire businesses of all age, size and sector.
Come along to Codsall Community Hub and hear about our full programme of business support, access advice, information and wider business support. It promises to be a great place to network and do business.
Whether you are starting a new business, growing an existing business, exploring innovation, need help reducing your carbon footprint or wish to access information on grant funding, the marketplace has something for you.
Guests will be welcomed from 9.30am, refreshments will be available. The marketplace will be open from 10am - 1pm.
To book a place, simply visit: Access Enterprise in South Staffs Tickets, Tue 24 Oct 2023 at 10:00 | Eventbrite
Leisure latest
Keep the kids entertained this half term
From Monday, October 30th, to Friday, November 3rd, our leisure centres will be providing a range of activities for children and young people to enjoy throughout the holiday.
Book before 5pm today (October 13th) for the best possible price.
- Aspire Sports will be delivering active camps at Codsall and Wombourne leisure centres for young people aged 5-14 years old. To find out more and to book, visit https://www.aaeg.co.uk/active-camps.
- Additional daytime family, public, and fun time swims will be available.
- Discounted badminton, five-a-side and 3G pitch hire available at Cheslyn Hay and Penkridge leisure centres.
To stay informed about available activities follow your nearest leisure centre on Facebook; subscribe to receive free e-bulletins at www.sstaffs.gov.uk/alerts; or visit https://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/sports-and-fitness/school-holiday-activities
World Mental Health Day: Keep your body and mind well
World Mental Health Day took place on Tuesday – a day to talk about Mental Health and show everyone that mental health matters.
It’s also a day to let people know that its OK to ask for your help, no matter what you’re going through.
There are little things we can all do to lift our mood or ease our anxiety – we need to find what works for us. This could be as simple as taking a walk in nature, prioritising our sleep or opening up to a friend. Our little thing, if we keep doing it, will make a big difference to how we feel.
Exercise and physical activity plays a vital role on not only keeping our bodies healthy but keeping our minds and general wellbeing healthy.
To find out what’s on at your nearest leisure centre visit https://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/sports-and-fitness
If you have a low mood, feel stressed or depressed, and maybe need a little help to get your mental health on track, have a look at the useful links below:
https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/
Partnership updates
Get winter strong
As we head into the colder months, remember that covid and flu can be especially dangerous for those at higher risk of severe illness.
Get winter strong. Find out if you're eligible and book your vaccination now.
More info: nhs.uk/seasonalvaccinations
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