Parish council news round-up 361 - Friday, July 26th 2024

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Please note that our weekly updates will be suspended from Friday, August 2nd until Friday, September 6th for the summer break. Other forms of communication will continue as normal.

Council and district news

Waste and recycling feedback workshops: Volunteers required

Following the launch of our Waste Collection Survey, we are hosting in-person workshops to provide an opportunity for you to discuss your thoughts and opinions in more detail.

We value your feedback and invite you to our in-person workshop sessions to discuss your ideas further. Your participation will help shape how we deliver our services.

Workshop Schedule:

Please note that places are limited, so prebooking is required. All in-person workshops run from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.

You can book your spot for any of these workshops using this link: Join Our In-Person Workshop Sessions (sstaffs.gov.uk).

Codsall Community Hub: Tuesday, July 30^th
Essington WMC: Wednesday, July 31st
Wombourne Civic Centre: Thursday, August 1^st
Penkridge Haling Dene Centre: Tuesday, August 6^th
Brewood Jubilee Hall: Wednesday, August 7^th

We hope that you can attend one of our in-person events. However, if you are unable to join us in person, we are also hosting an online workshop:

Virtual online: Thursday, August 8th, 11:00am - 12:30pm

As a thank you for your support, one lucky winner from each in-person workshop will win a £50 voucher prize. We look forward to seeing you there.

Vacancies

Leisure Assistant, Codsall Leisure Centre, closing August 11^th
Planning Solicitor, open closing date

All vacancies can be viewed in full and applied for on our recruitment site: https://www.sstaffs.gov.uk/vacancies.

Huntington Family Fun Day success

Last Sunday, the Huntington Family Fun Day, hosted by the Huntington Parish Council, turned out to be a resounding success, surpassing the turnout of previous years. Our team was honoured to be a part of this special community event and received heartfelt thanks for our contributions.

One of the highlights was the stationary giveaway, featuring recycled items from the recent election. This eco-friendly initiative received numerous compliments from attendees, many of whom appreciated the support in preparing their families for the upcoming school year.

The event also featured a popular raffle, with the leisure centre prize significantly boosting ticket sales. Additionally, over 1,500 free doggy poo bags were distributed, a thoughtful gesture that was well-received by pet owners.

Attendees also had access to free advice on benefit and financial management and support into employment. These interactions led to meaningful conversations with local residents, addressing their concerns and providing valuable information.

Such a successful event required a tremendous team effort from colleagues across all teams in South Staffordshire. A big thank you to everyone involved in making the Huntington Family Fun Day an unforgettable community gathering!

Partnership updates

Enjoy Staffordshire's #30under30pounds budget days out

Each of these suggested attractions are either free admission, or cost no more than £30 for a family of four to enter, so start planning your family summer days out in Staffordshire now!

Get ready for an unforgettable summer experience to explore Staffordshire's hidden treasures.

Find out more here 👉 https://bit.ly/3Wttie2.

Book now for Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme

The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme enables local authorities in England to deliver inclusive, enriching activities including a hot meal over the school holidays. For the summer holidays, eligible children can book 16 free places, up to four hours a day.

It’s funded for children and young people aged 5 – 16 years who receive benefit related free school meals. For a full overview, please watch this video.

How to book?

All parents to eligible children should have received an email or a letter from Staffordshire County Council with their child’s individual HAF code. The schools will also be requested to share information and booking details with all eligible children.

Parents will see the ‘Book Now’ button on our HAF page on the county council website.
Parents/carers can register an account via our booking platform on our website
Parents will need their HAF code to hand to book the activities of their choice

To avoid disappointment, parents/carers should book as soon as possible at: www.staffordshire.gov.uk/holidayactivities.

National Respiratory Syncytial Virus vaccination programme announced

The Department for Health and Social Care has announced a national programme that uses the same vaccine to protect both newborns and older adults against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a major cause of respiratory illness, particularly dangerous for infants and the elderly.

The rollout, which will start from September 1st, includes a vaccine for pregnant women over 28 weeks to help protect their newborn babies, a routine programme for those over 75, and a one-off campaign for people aged 75 to 79. These are the groups at the greatest risk from RSV, based on advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation.

Leisure updates

New exercise classes launched at Cheslyn Hay Leisure Centre

Fourteen brand-new classes launched this week at Cheslyn Hay Leisure Centre offering additional classes for Yoga, Pilates, Vibe Cycle, Legs, bums and tums and more!

View the new programme on our website.

Health checks available at Penkridge Leisure Centre

Everyone Health will be returning to Penkridge Leisure Centre on Monday July 29th, and Tuesday, July 30th to offer NHS health checks to Staffordshire residents.

The NHS Health Check is designed to spot the early signs of stroke, heart attack and type 2 diabetes. It is available to anyone aged 40-74 who lives in Staffordshire and is not under the care of a GP for pre-existing conditions such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol.

To find out more, please visit: https://staffordshire.everyonehealth.co.uk/nhs-health-check-roadshow/.