The deadline to apply for a postal vote has now passed.

However, you can still apply for a proxy vote. The deadline for this is June 26th at 5pm.

Click on the following link to find out how ⬇️

Apply to vote by proxy | Electoral Commission

Voter Authority Certificate

Please note that the deadline to apply for Voter Authority Certificate application is also June 26th at 5pm.

If you need to apply for a voter authority certificate, please go to https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate.  Or if you need additional support please fill in our online form.

To access an easy read explanation on applying for a voter authority certificate click here.

South Staffordshire Council’s leisure centres are proud supporters of Drowning Prevention Week which ran from June 15^th – 22^nd. 

As part of the week, we have been sharing lots of information to help prepare people so that everyone can #EnjoyWaterSafely this summer.

Find out more about the campaign.

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. 

You may also be eligible for a funded place – find out more by calling 01902 696228 or Email: peopleandskills@sstaffs.gov.uk.

Total Body walking is a unique mix of walking drills, strength and balance exercises with or without total body walking poles.

Learn how to walk well and improve how you look and feel with every step, in sessions that are full of fun and variety.

On offer every Thursday lunchtime, 12-1pm starting at Codsall Community Hub.

Free to attend however advanced booking is required.

For more information and to book your place contact:  Lisa at lisaembrey@hotmail.com or call 0777 332 6373.

Whether you support football or not, summer is often a time for celebration, socialising with friends and enjoying the outdoors.

Staffordshire Police are urging the public to consider their safety this summer, whilst making the Summer of '24 one to remember for the right reasons. 

Consider the following tips to keep yourself and others safe this summer. 

Making travel plans before you set off on a night out: If you’re heading out to meet friends for a drink, make sure you plan your journey home in advance. Even one drink can affect your ability to drive safely, so book a taxi, find a designated driver or use public transport to be on the safe side.

Avoiding driving the morning after a big night out: If you have a big night out you can still be over the limit the morning after so please don’t attempt to drive and find an alternative way to travel.

Being responsible about your behaviour in public: Antisocial behaviour or violence is not acceptable so our officers will be completing high visibility patrols in high footfall areas throughout the tournament to ensure everyone can enjoy themselves safely.

Treating your family with respect, no matter the results of the game: No one should have to experience abusive or violent behaviour in the home from a partner or family member. If you have any concerns about a situation at home then please reach out for support.

There is more advice on the Staffordshire Police domestic abuse webpage.

Thinking before you type: Online hate is a crime and won’t be tolerated, just because you’re not saying the words to someone face to face they still have the potential to cause distress and harm. We have investigators seeking out abusive online comments and, if they meet a criminal threshold, those posting these comments will be prosecuted and subsequently dealt with by the courts.

The area’s largest celebration of tourism and hospitality, the 2025 Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Tourism Awards competition, is now open for entries!

Organised by the Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP), the region’s accredited tourist board, in partnership with VisitEngland, this prestigious competition sees attractions, venues, experiences, accommodation businesses, restaurants, pubs and cafes go head-to-head in 19 categories.

Winners will progress to the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2025, giving them the chance to emulate the success of previous national competition finalists Gladstone Pottery Museum, the National Memorial Arboretum, Trentham Estate, Duncombe Arms and Alton Towers Resort.

Now in their eleventh year, the awards, previously known as the Enjoy Staffordshire Tourism & Good Food Awards, recognise and celebrate the outstanding people and businesses which make up the area’s £2bn tourism sector.

Alastair Budd, Director of Trentham Estate and recently appointed LVEP Chair said: “We’re excited to be launching our 2025 awards competition which gets bigger and better every year! We encourage any business that thinks they’ve got what it takes to win to enter. It’s also an opportunity for Staffordshire businesses to recognise the hard work of their teams, and the only way for them to qualify for the national awards.”

The awards are free to enter, and any tourism or hospitality business located in Staffordshire, including Stoke-on-Trent, can apply.

All applications must be submitted online before 23:59 on Monday, September 2nd. 

Details of all the categories, registration for the webinars / workshops and how to apply are available at www.enjoystaffordshire.com/awards.