The police in Biddulph could be relocating to Princess Street after declaring their current position in the Town Hall as not fit for purpose.
The new location under consideration is next to the Fire Station and if ambulance crews can be encouraged to work from the same site all three emergency service would be located together.
Karen Bradley was delighted to host her third jobs and skills fair, and the second to be held in Biddulph, at Victoria Hall in the Methodist Church on Friday 4th April.She said:
“It was great to get so many organisations who have jobs on offer or can help people find work together in one room for job seekers in Biddulph to talk to. We have very low unemployment in the Moorlands, but I am always looking for practical ways to help people who need jobs, so it was great to see people coming to get advice or swap details with potential employers at the Jobs Fair.” [Read more…]
Since the New Year there have been 13 reported thefts from vehicles, including seven reported over the weekend.Officers have stepped-up patrols in the area to deter would-be thieves and are urging motorists to make sure they secure their vehicles and remove valuables. [Read more…]
Fairtrade Biddulph, Community Fairtrade Fortnight Event,
Biddulph Town Hall, Saturday 8th March 10.00am – 12.00 noon.
This annual festival is gradually becoming one of those community events that are deeply ingrained in the life of the town. [Read more…]
Complaints about revving engines and wheel spinning at Biddulph Sainsbury’s car park late a night have led to police warning young drivers that they may have their car seized.
Some ‘Boy Racers’ have been congregating on the car park late at night and creating a disturbance until the early hours. [Read more…]
Time may soon be up for motorists who park their cars all day in one of the town centre’s side streets.
Parking bays with a one hour maximum stay limit could be introduced to Stringer Street to stop drivers leaving their cars there all day following complaints from traders and residents about parked cars blocking the street. [Read more…]
Once again the Rotary Club of Biddulph has organised the ‘Youth Speaks’ Competition for teams of young speakers from Biddulph schools.
The event was held at the Victoria Community Centre on Monday 25th November with 6 teams of three speakers taking part, representing James Bateman Junior High School, Biddulph High School and Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy. The subjects chosen by the teams were both diverse and challenging, ranging from ‘Deforestation’, ‘Euthanasia’ and ‘Stranger Danger’. [Read more…]
A 29-year-old Biddulph man has been given a three-year anti-social behaviour order banning him from making unreasonable noise at his Southview home, shouting and swearing at his neighbours and congregating with more than three other people in the Southview area. [Read more…]
Calls to reinstate a crossing patrol near the junction of Congleton Road and Woodhouse Lane have been turned down by Staffordshire County Council.
Parents of children at the nearby Woodhouse Middle School were concerned over child safety after the Lollipop lady service was removed in 2009 but a study at the crossing point revealed that from 8am until 9am only four pedestrians used the crossing and 811 cars passed the spot. Following the assessment it has been deemed that due to the low numbers the crossing does not meet the criteria necessary to reinstate a crossing warden.
The Police search for suitable premises in Biddulph to serve as a new base for operations has led to a narrowing down of suitable properties. [Read more…]