Ever wondered what it takes to run elections in South Staffordshire? 🗳️
 Curious about what goes on behind the scenes of elections?
The council’s Electoral Services team works year-round to keep South Staffordshire’s democratic processes running smoothly - from local parish by-elections to General Elections.
They manage everything from maintaining the electoral register (currently at 87,000 people!) to organising polling stations, training staff, and ensuring the process is seamless, even under the pressure of snap elections. Recently, they’ve adapted to changes like the introduction of voter photo ID and completed a comprehensive Polling District Review.
It’s not just about election days - the team handles year-round tasks like verifying postal votes, updating the register, and ensuring everything is ready for the next election.
Want to get involved? Roles are available for polling day and vote counting, offering an inside look at how it all happens.
Learn more about their work and how you can help here: Service Spotlight: Curious about what goes on behind the scenes of elections?
NEW! what3words added to Report It Forms for precise location reporting
 We’ve added what3words to our Report It forms to help residents report and find precise locations easily.
Exact locations can be hard to describe, especially for places without a street address, such as fields and long country lanes. That’s why we’ve added what3words to our Report It Online Forms – so that you can easily share the exact location of any issues you encounter around the district.
what3words is a simple way to identify precise locations. Every 3 metre square in the world has been given a unique combination of three words. For example, the exact location of front entrance of the Community Hub in Codsall can be found at [///basket.voice.jungle]
what3words addresses are as accurate as GPS coordinates, but easier to communicate and share. It’s the simplest way to communicate a precise location to the council. Learn more about how it works here: https://bit.ly/2zOA46a
*Important Notice*
Temporary closure of South Staffordshire Railway Walk – Wombourne area
 We are delighted to announce that resurfacing works along the South Staffordshire Railway Walk in the Wombourne area are due to commence from Monday, 10th February, for approximately four weeks.
Sections of the track, including access points will be closed and residents will not be able to use the path whilst works are being carried out.
Sections include:
- North from Common Road to the Station at Bratch
- South from Common Road towards Himley Plantation.
The works are being funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and will help local access and increase opportunities for green, active travel.
Got a picky eater?
Join Little Gems to explore fruits & veggies!
 📍The event will take place at the South Staffordshire Family Hub 📍
Holly Lane (Landywood Primary School Site)
Great Wyrley WS6 6AQ
See you there!
Job vacancies
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Planning Solicitor, open closing date
All vacancies can be viewed in full and applied for on our recruitment site.
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